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Welcome - and thank you for reading!You will find reflections, practical insights, and resources related to mental health, personal growth, and emotional well-being here – to support you outside the therapy room.
No need to perform a perfect holiday
Surveys show that more than half of Canadians struggle with financial stress during the holiday season. And if you grew up in contexts marked by financial instability, poverty, or fear for basic needs (or if this is still your day-to-day reality), this time of year...
Inviting Grief Into the Joy of the Holiday Season
“Tears are a river that takes you somewhere…Tears lift your boat off the rocks, off dry ground, carrying it downriver to someplace better.” - Clarissa Pinkola EstésThe holiday season can truly be magical, as it is often filled with gatherings, shared meals, rituals,...
A Nervous-System-Friendly Approach to New Year’s Resolutions
Most New Year’s resolutions are built on the idea that we need more discipline or willpower. However, from a nervous system perspective, lasting change doesn’t come from pushing harder. It comes from feeling regulated enough to change. When we’re under chronic stress,...