We know it can be hard for people who are struggling with their own -or a loved one’s - mental health to find the resources they need. Whether you are looking for a safe space to anonymously explore your feelings or research your options, we hope to provide you with the knowledge that you are not alone.
We’ve been told about the ‘birds and the bees’, but have we ever been told what a healthy sexual relationship should be? What it shouldn’t be? Here are 12 characteristics of sex that identify what a sexually healthy can be. How do you feel in your relationship?
Read MoreWe wanted to share this eye opening article from The Financial Times about their recent global survey about what they term as ‘Generation Covid’. It’s abundantly clear at this point that those under 30 are at more risk than ever to experience amplified mental health struggles. While navigating the normal, expected pressures of life, they have been served a second helping of stress, pressure, and expectation, all thanks to COVID.
Read MoreFor many of us, spending time with friends and family can feel taxing – like we are meeting the needs of the people around us but they aren’t meeting ours. Here are some relatively easy ways to begin setting better boundaries.
Read MoreOver the last several weeks, we have received questions about virtual counselling, so we thought we would put them all here with some answers. If you have a question that you don’t see here, feel free to contact us and we’ll be more than happy to answer.
Read MoreIf you and your partner have decided that you need couples therapy, there are probably many feelings coursing through you. Seeking therapy for your relationship can be frightening, especially if you do not know what to expect. While you may not be able to anticipate exactly how the first sessions go, there are certain things that you and your partner should be able to expect from any couples therapist.
Read MoreAs the world has changed so has the structure of therapy. Technology’s importance in everyday life is rising, and the current pandemic climate is keeping us in our houses more than ever. With these factors, more and more couples are wondering what it might be like to do couple therapy online rather than in the office. Online couple therapy is not a sub-par replacement for office sessions, but in fact brings its own unique benefits. Here are some reasons why online couples therapy might benefit you.
Read MoreIt’s back to school season. Typically that hectic time of year of new shoes, backpacks, pencil cases, water bottles and bulk peanut-free snacks. Typically, a transitional time of year when families used to look forward to school resuming at summer’s end. But this year things are anything but typical. This year, parents are frantically searching for breathable face masks, hand wipes and gallons of sanitizer. This year, back-to-school season is packing a powerful emotional punch - of anxiety - and parents are getting hit hard.
Read MoreAs a therapist who specializes in working with couples, it is always interesting to see the world through the common themes that emerge with different couples in a short period of time. Lately, couples have been saying they feel more like roommates than lovers or life partners.
Read MoreIn the not so distant past, it was the general perception that face-to-face therapy facilitated a better connection between a person and their therapist. However, new revelations have come to light about virtual therapy, debunking previous notions about the efficacy of treatment online. Our colleagues at McMaster University have published a study that fits exactly with what we have been seeing during the COVID-19 shutdown…
Read MoreThe New York Times recently published an article outlining the experiences of therapists providing online counselling to their clients during the pandemic. We were thrilled to see our own experiences as therapists reflected in the article.
Read MoreThis has been a tough few months in our world. Each and every person has been affected in their own way. We are all grieving and processing the changes to our lives. And I am so pleased to let you know that connecting with a therapist virtually is a beautiful silver lining behind the clouds.
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