The Dark Side of the Mind As a clinical counsellor, much of my work involves helping clients to cope with troubling thoughts that seem to dominate their minds. Many of …
Nature is Nurture
The more high-tech we become, the more nature we need Richard Louv Ecotherapy and Adventure Therapy are two common types of nature-based therapies. These therapies take to the outdoors and …
Courage, Compassion, and Connection: Walking Together through Covid-19
“It is compassion—suffering with the other, that will help to heal the world.” ~ J. Cacciatore ~ 2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. It began by …
Coping in the Midst of COVID-19: mental health scaffolding for the family
Whether or not you’re feeling heightened anxiety about the COVID-19 outbreak, the measures unfolding in our communities and countries require a massive shift in our homes and families. There’s no …
Relationship Experiences when you’re an Adult with ADHD
Lately I’ve had a lot of adult men coming in for counselling for what at first, sounds like relationship concerns or the need for couples communication skills. When asked what …
Hope as an attitude
In our lives, hope plays an important role in providing us with support, a sense of holding and grounding especially when life feels very unknown or hard to bear
When You’re Not “Fine”
When you deal with mental health concerns you are often over-thinking the simple: brushing your teeth is suddenly overwhelming; having a shower becomes optional; and multitasking seems daunting. While very …
The Holidays & Grief
The season has come and surprisingly there may be conflicting emotions when it comes to the “most wonderful time of the year” – this year may be the first year …
Signs of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression can feel like your world is so overwhelming that you just cannot do it anymore. You feel disconnected from yourself and your child and are convinced that nothing …
Signs of Postpartum Anxiety
Postpartum anxiety can feel overwhelming and all encompassing. You are not alone. There are many women who struggle with anxiety AND are great Mothers. If you are struggling with anxiety, …