Coping Skills for Anxiety Part 2: Healthy Behavioural Patterns to Nurture and Grow
Welcome to part 2 of our 2-part guide series on coping skills for anxiety. In part 1, we discussed the unhealthy behavioural patterns often found in people with anxiety and why they’re detrimental to mental health. In this concluding guide, we’ll take a look at the opposite: healthy behavioural patterns that you can nurture and […]
Coping Skills for Anxiety Part 1: Unhealthy Behavioural Patterns to Be Aware Of
Welcome to our 2-part guide series regarding coping skills for anxiety. These guides were created because it’s important to be aware of unhealthy coping strategies or behavioural patterns that may poorly impact your mental well-being. As we navigate through life, we encounter a variety of emotions such as stress, anxiety, and anger. Coping with these […]
Feeling Stuck in Your Career? How Therapy Can Help with Work & Well-being
Have you been feeling stumped or bored at work lately? If so, that’s okay and you’re not alone. We all experience moments of feeling stuck in our careers. However, it’s important to remember that feeling stuck is more of a mindset than a permanent situation. If you find yourself questioning your career path and believe […]
Limerence 101: What It Is and Why It’s Best to Seek Professional Help
Do you have romantic feelings for someone, yet they’re not returned? Have you tried to forget about this crush or romantic interest, only to think about them even more? Have you been approached by loved ones with concern about this romantic interest of yours? On the surface, unrequited love and romantic infatuation seem normal. Everyone […]
Why Affirmations for ASD and ADHD are Needed Now More Than Ever
Navigating the world when you have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or a similar neurodivergent diagnosis presents a unique set of challenges, including societal misconceptions and internal struggles. This journey can be overwhelming at times, in particular for both children and those who receive a late diagnosis in their life. One effective […]
Shifting ASD Awareness to ASD Acceptance: A Guide
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by challenges in social communication and interaction, along with restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in media coverage surrounding ASD, leading to greater awareness among the public. Despite this progress, there remains a noticeable gap between educating communities […]
Tips and Resources for Managing Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays are usually a time to celebrate, relax, and embrace joy. However, it can also be a time for many where, instead of happiness and joy, there is more stress and difficulty in being happy. This can be especially true for those who feel there’s unrealistic expectations to attain perfection during the holidays and […]
How to Navigate Family Conflicts During the Holiday Season
Is this the time of year you dread seeing other members of your family? Do holiday family gatherings cause you extra stress and anxiety? You’re not alone. What happens when suddenly families are gathered together with so much free time? For many, conflict ensues. Gentle teasing gets taken too far. Issues that were never dealt […]
Children Can Be Depressed Too: Signs to Seek Professional Help for Your Child
It’s a normal and healthy part of a child’s development to feel down, to have cranky days, or to experience gloomy thoughts. At this part of their lives, all children are learning how to manage their emotions, and every child is different in how they approach emotional regulation. However, maybe you’ve been seeing certain behaviours […]
ADHD 101: Signs, Challenges, and How Therapy Can Help
We have some questions for you: do you or your child have trouble concentrating on a single task? Does it take you a few hours to do something that should only take a few minutes? Have you noticed your child is having trouble sitting still? Are you constantly fidgeting with your hoodie strings or find […]
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