Humans are an interesting group of creatures - for a million and one reasons. Something that truly does make us unique is our ability to communicate through language. Words help us bond in communities, express our needs, and share stories, hopes and visions. In short, language is what has helped us build the world that we live in today - for better or worse. 

So, you’ve noticed that your loved one has been feeling a bit off lately—maybe they’re more grumpy and withdrawn than usual, and you’re thinking it might be time to suggest therapy. But wait! Before you don your therapist hat and dive in, let’s explore the dos and don’ts of suggesting therapy to loved ones. This blog explores how you can suggest therapy to someone you know.

Managing symptoms of depression and low mood is likely something we will all do at some point in our lifetime. Whether it is grieving a loss, facing a difficult transition or the fatigue of a darker season, we will all have the days where getting out of bed is the hardest challenge of them all. This post will primarily focus on depressive symptoms, or this experience of low mood, and is not here to diagnose any formal conditions.

With holidays around the corner, more than a few of us may be wondering how we are going to show up to our family with authenticity, integrity and peace at the Thanksgiving table. The world feels increasingly polarized, and many of us find ourselves at odds with our dearest family members' social or political ideas. Social media encourages us to discuss progressive ideas with our family members and engage in dinner table activism to broaden our perspectives and create a more welcoming and inclusive world.

Birthdays are often celebrated with joy, cake, celebration and gatherings, but for some individuals, this special day can bring about unexpected feelings of sadness, grief, disappointment and anxiety. Known as birthday depression, this phenomenon can affect people of all ages and backgrounds, and it can be helpful to understand its causes and how to cope with it.

With the changes in season, summer is a common time for people to take a break from the monotony of everyday tasks and relax. For many, this can take on the form of a break from school, vacationing with family or friends, or just enjoying a no stress day at home.

With the changes in season, summer is a common time for people to take a break from the monotony of everyday tasks and relax. For many, this can take on the form of a break from school, vacationing with family or friends, or just enjoying a no stress day at home.

With the changes in season, summer is a common time for people to take a break from the monotony of everyday tasks and relax. For many, this can take on the form of a break from school, vacationing with family or friends, or just enjoying a no stress day at home.

It seems like forever ago that I celebrated the end of 2023 and welcomed 2024 with excitement and a sense of adventure. Now, FINALLY we have arrived at the end of June - and with that a start to summer.

Finding a new therapist can be a difficult process to navigate, especially when it comes to knowing what to look for. There are a few different schools of thought surrounding how Psychotherapist’s “do” therapy, often grounding themselves in various theoretical orientations, and techniques that we call “modalities”

In the realm of mental health services in Ontario, it's common to come across various titles and specialties, each offering distinct approaches to therapy and mental health support.

I find we often worry that venturing into adulthood comes with a loss of childhood wonder. That a shift happens when we turn away from excitement and into the world of work and taxes.

Hey fellow parents, that means parents of infants, toddlers, teenagers, adults, and anything else inbetween - maybe an astronaut, princess or dinosaur!

We constantly hear about the concept of love throughout multiple areas of our lives. This could pertain to family love, platonic love, romantic love, self-love, and more. But what does this all-encompassing notion of love really mean to each of us?

Family day is a day that may be a leisurely day off work and school but it’s really meant as a way to feel grateful for our connections with those we love and care for. But what happens if our family looks different from others?

Welcome back, friends! As promised, this week, I am going to provide you with some information on the neurobiology behind connecting to our authentic selves, as well as, what gets in the way of us being able to do so (hint hint: it all comes down to safety!).

Living in a society where so much is happening around us, it becomes all too easy to neglect what’s happening in our own bodies. Oftentimes, we are too busy to even hear what our bodies might be trying to tell us - there are bills to pay, social gatherings to attend, appointments to schedule, obligations to tend to, employment to maintain, and so much more.

The holiday break is a wonderful time for kids to relax, have fun, and spend quality time with family and friends. However, transitioning back to the regular routine after the break can be challenging for both children and parents.

During the holiday season, we usually spend time with family and friends and reflect on the year that has passed. For many of us, this is a wonderful time of celebration where we are filled with feelings of joy and love.

Grief can be complicated at the best of times but when we add in holidays it can turn into feelings of despair and loneliness.