如何应对季节性情感障碍(SAD)

How to Navigate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services

Have you noticed that while the change in seasons is coming and winter is almost here, you’re starting to feel different in the fall? Maybe you feel like something doesn’t feel right. Perhaps you’re feeling low energy, moody, and overall bland. But why? As the weather shifts, some people may experience symptoms of a specific […]

欺凌意识及如何帮助受到欺凌的人

Bullying Awareness and How to Help Those Experiencing It | Hopewoods

Bullying has evolved over the years, with cyberbullying taking precedence due to the rise in use of social media. These days, it seems anyone is a target for bullying, not only in school for children and teens, but also in the workforce for adults.  November is when we talk more often about bullying; as we […]

在节日季度度过丧失的痛苦

Navigating Grief Through the Holiday Season | Hopewoods Psychotherapy and Consulting Services

In an ideal world, the holidays are a time for togetherness. A time for relaxing with loved ones, laughing, enjoying each other’s company, and feeling happy. And while many of us are fortunate enough to have this experience, it’s not the case for everyone.  Sadly, grief and loss can come at any time, even during […]

您可以采取的行动来帮助有需要的妇女

Actions You Can Take to Help Women in Need | Hopewoods

1 in 3 (30%) of women and girls are affected by domestic abuse globally, which is 736 million women around the world.  The fact that this number not only exists in the first place, but also has been growing over the past 3 years, means we need to talk about this, bring awareness to others, […]

理解家庭虐待以帮助妇女

Understanding Domestic Abuse in Order to Help Women | Hopewoods

In Canada, police-reported cases of domestic abuse have been slowly but steadily rising. And with an uptick in reported cases since 2020, now more than ever it’s urgent for us to take action on a personal, community, and systemic level.  Domestic abuse is an incredibly difficult topic to navigate. It’s hard to hear about what […]

如何纪念世界心理健康日

How to Honour World Mental Health Day | Hopewoods

On October 10th each year, the world comes together to honour World Mental Health Day. Originally declared in 1992 as a day for advocacy and awareness, World Mental Health Day continues over three decades later—today, with a deeper understanding of mental health itself. An estimated one in eight people worldwide face some kind of mental […]

如果您所爱的人显示出焦虑迹象,应该怎么办

What to Do if Your Loved One Shows Signs of Anxiety | Hopewoods

Have you heard your loved one say to you “I’m fine” when they don’t really seem ‘fine’? What about, “it’s nothing, just a bad headache”? Maybe you’ve noticed they seem to have more than “just a bad headache,” yet you’re not quite sure what to do to help them.  We know that you care deeply […]

了解抑郁以预防自杀:指南

Knowing About Depression in Order to Prevent Suicide: A Guide | Hopewoods

Are you dealing with depression or thoughts of suicide or self-harm right here and right now? Help is available—you don’t need to deal with these feelings alone. Call Talk Suicide Canada any time. They are available via phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They are also available via […]

如何帮助您的孩子培养友谊

How to Help Your Child Nurture Their Friendships | Hopewoods

For children, no matter what age they’re at currently, having friendships is an essential part of growing up. Strong relationships teach children about empathy, kindness, sharing, and so much more. Having friends extends beyond these foundational skills as well—children with good friends enjoy higher self-esteem, deal with loneliness far less often, and generally see the […]

全年可用的心理自我关怀和正念技巧

Mental Self-Care and Mindfulness Tips That You Can Use Year-Round | Hopewoods

Have you always put everyone else ahead of yourself? Do you find that self-care stays on the bottom of your to-do list? Or do you feel like self-care is only a treat, an indulgence, because it’s the spa day you’ve been waiting for?  We are here to tell you: self-care needs to be a priority, […]