The Death of Dreams & How to Restore Hope What happens to our dreams when we become adults? As children, our dreams are the gateway to possibility. Ask a preschooler to make a wish and it won’t take them long to provide an awe-inspiring list of mystical adventures, superheroes, ponies, and castles complete with…
What a Meltdown Over Cake Taught Me About Alone Time What do you do that is just for you? I have a slightly embarrassing real-life story I want to share. It is dedicated to anyone who has suddenly found themselves at their wits end in the strangest of circumstances! When Covid stretched from a…
Are Your Friendships A Fit? Are you holding on to a friendship that no longer fits? Many of us are. Our growth and development as individuals can often change what we need from our friendships. When we are young and energetic, we are more likely to surround ourselves with friends who are outgoing, excitable, and…
The Worst Clichés For Your Mental Health In the land where quotes and memes litter the highways of social media, it can be hard to find meaningful advice and guidance. While I have always had an affinity for things that can make life simpler, I am developing a growing irritation with clichés that just…
This is where you quit! Today is February 1st. It has been 1 month since millions of people around the world started anew. They set their intentions, wrote down their goals, and promised themselves “2021 is going to be My Year!”. For many of those same people… today marks a crucial fork in the road.…
Choosing Your Mental Health We are 10 days into 2021 and there is no shortage of challenges to your mental health. COVID rages and many are facing yet another lockdown. While the vaccine has brought hope to many, it has come too late for those who have faced devastating losses of their livelihood, their sense…
How Do I Know If My Child Is Anxious? Like adults, children can struggle with anxiety. Unlike adults, children don’t always have the knowledge or ability to understand or describe their experience of anxiety. Often a child’s anxiety can be identified best by changed in their day to day presentation and behaviours. . Here…
Am I Making My Partner’s Anxiety Worse? Taking care of each other is a hallmark of a healthy relationship and can go a long way towards helping both partners feel secure and safe. But when it comes to providing care to a partner struggling with anxiety, we have to make sure our care doesn’t become…
What Should I Expect When I Go To Therapy? Taking the steps to seek support can be very scary and takes a lot of strength, and not knowing what to expect can trigger fear and anxiety. Healing can be ‘messy’ and it takes time, but it is worth the effort. Not all therapy looks the…
