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Divorce Doesn’t Have to Be a Battle: Exploring Collaborative Solutions
Getting married can feel like a dream come true, but facing the reality of separation or divorce can be overwhelming and emotionally draining. You may
Supporting Your Child Through the School Year
If your household is anything like mine, you may wonder how it can already be September! Back-to-school season is officially here. You might notice your
Navigating Parental Anxiety
Most parents and caregivers, including myself, want to raise independent, healthy, and happy children; however, this may feel as difficult as ever in today’s fast-changing
Connection & Disconnection in Family Relationships
“We are never so vulnerable as when we love.” (Siegmund Freud) Human beings are social creatures with an innate need for connection with others. It is
Benefits of Art or Play Therapy for Kids and Teens
Throughout history, art has been used by humans to tell stories, express ourselves, and communicate with one another. From cave paintings to modern art, drawing
Supporting Trans Youth: Parental Anxiety
One of the main challenges parents of trans and nonbinary youth express to me is something they often share with their kids: feeling alone and
Managing Back-To-School Stress and Anxiety
Fall is usually a sign that children are back at school, which can be exciting as kids are seeing friends and engaging in school activities
Elevating Your Self-Worth: Strategies for Improving Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem can result from many different factors, including childhood upbringing, trauma, social or economic factors, and much more. It is important to recognize that,
Igniting Your Creativity: Using Art for Mental Well-Being
Art has always held a special place in my heart. I can’t say that I am a great artist but I’ve always found the act
Dealing with Depression
Depression is more than being “down in the dumps”. Dealing with depression can feel like falling deeper and deeper into a dark hole, and not
Is Social Media Making Me Feel Bad About My Body?
The truth about social media The world is at the tip of our fingers, which means comparing ourselves to others can be a slippery slope.
Navigating Medical Trauma: Understanding and Coping with Healthcare-Related Distress
As a registered clinical counsellor specializing in chronic illness, I am well acquainted with the concept of “medical trauma.” Unfortunately, it is an all-too-common experience
