Feeling SAD? Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder and Its Symptoms By: Shedeka Richards, RCC As the months change and the seasons transition from one to the next, so do our moods and levels of hormones that circulate all throughout our nervous systems. What is SAD? This is a form of [...]
What is ADHD and How Can Therapy Help? By: Savina Purewal, RPC Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can occur in child or adulthood. It is characterized by patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, with hyperactivity. ADHD does not fade, it evolves. People [...]
How to Stay Connected as a Couple While Parenting By: Fiona Demers, MC, CCC, CCS Whether you are the sleep-deprived parents of a newborn, the exhausted parents of school-aged children or the always-on-the-go parents of teenagers, you know how grueling parenting can be. Rewarding and fulfilling yes, and also [...]
Losing Sleep Worrying? Try these 2 Strategies for Handling Your Worries By: Fiona Demers, MC, CCC, CCS Have you ever had sleepless nights where your brain feels like it is stuck in an endless loop of worrying? Does it feel like even your worries have worries somedays? Our brains [...]
Relationship Communication Skills Start with Listening Well to Your Partner By: Fiona Demers, MC, CCC, CCS When was the last time you felt truly listened to in your relationship? Listening well is one of several relationship communication skills that are good to have. In fact, empathically listening to our [...]
Understanding the Power of Self-Compassion: Nurturing Your Inner Self for Wellbeing By: Lindy van der Burg, RTC Self-compassion—an essential aspect of our overall well-being. But what exactly is self-compassion? It revolves around responding to ourselves with understanding and kindness, rather than falling into the trap of harsh self-criticism. Surprisingly, [...]
The Gift of Self-Compassion: Coping with Holiday Pressures By: Savina Purewal CT, RPC The holiday season can amplify unwanted feelings, often triggered by financial demands and unrealistic expectations of joy and unity portrayed on social media. These can sometimes contrast sharply with our experiences, leading to stress and feelings [...]
Summer is Here and It's Not Too Late for Some Spring Cleaning for Mental Wellbeing By: Lindy van der Burg, RTC Mental health is an integral part of long-term wellbeing, and many individuals are now prioritizing it even more. One way to improve mental health is to develop a [...]
Assertiveness – A Skill Anyone Can Learn By: Lindy van der Burg, RTC Why is it difficult for many people (especially women) to say “no?” Some common reasons are: You don’t want to appear selfish – speaking up for yourself was discouraged in your family and being accommodating was [...]
Creating Magic Through The Transformational Power of Love With: Christina Bianchini, RPC, MPCC You will love this conversation on "creating magic through transformation." Christina Bianchini, Counsellor and Owner of Repiphany Counselling is on @theradicalsexwitches podcast with Carla Wainwright Creatrix and @little_leah78. The conversation covered so many things, including... • [...]
