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7 Tips to Help You Process tough Emotions
What exactly does it mean to "process your feelings?". It is certainly very common advice, and generally we tend to believe this to be true - identifying our emotions and expressing them in healthy ways is an important part of...
Boomer Upgrade
Baby Boomers (born between 1946-1965) are entering into their "winter years" and in the process are facing a variety of stressors which they may not know how to manage. Mis-managed stress (distress) can contribute to a variety of mental and...
The High Cost of Disconnection
An attractive 16 year old girl was describing how hard it was for her to go to school each day. She complained that while she had two friends at school, neither was in any of her classes. I suggested that...
Burnout Isn’t Just a Workplace Problem
Are you finding it difficult to get out of bed in the morning? Are you feeling indifferent about things you once cared about? Are you avoiding social connections? Are you turning to unhealthy coping strategies? Do you fantasize about getting...
Is Therapy Working for You?
I recently checked in with a friend to inquire about her counselling experience after she sought a referral. I wanted to ensure she was receiving the support she needed. Her response was along the lines of, "It's going well... I...
The Surprising Impact of Journalling
Who knew? A study done at the University of University of California, Los Angeles using Functional Magnetic Brain Imaging (fMRI) to research “affect labelling” (putting feelings into words) had some surprising results. It was found that the process of writing...
Level Up Your Mental Health With Gaming
If you’re reading this, there’s no doubt that you or someone you care about spends some (or a lot) of their time gaming. You may have also wondered: when might this exciting and engaging habit be helpful, harmful, or something...
Managing Meltdowns: How Co-Regulation Leads to Self-Regulation
Most caregivers can agree that dealing with their child’s meltdowns can be exhausting, draining, and challenging. Often, these meltdowns happen when we are trying to get everyone out the door and on time for school, when we are making dinner,...
