Is Mindfulness Helpful?
You might have heard the word mindfulness being thrown around. In some ways it seems like a bit of a buzzword, similar to self-care. What actually is mindfulness, though? Does it do anything? Is [...]
Where Did the Summer Go?
It’s hard to believe the months of summer are slowly ending, with the shortening of days. The sun rises later and sets a little earlier. I love this gradual shift, as I notice in myself, a [...]
Caring for Your Mental Health Through Summer
It’s a little ironic isn’t it? You might look forward to summer all year long and now that it’s here, you’re noticing you feel a little “off”. You notice how [...]
What Is Spiritual or Religious Trauma?
You have likely heard of various types of traumas or traumatic experiences. There are many, and each is important. Each affects humans deeply. One newer or not-as-spoken-about experience is that [...]
Why Slowing Down Is An Important Part of Therapy
You might have noticed this in yourself alone, in counselling, or maybe with a friend/partner: In moments where you have a lot to share, it all comes flooding out. Fast. Sometimes you might [...]
What Is a Traumatic Experience?
You’ve probably heard the word(s) trauma or traumatic experience. Perhaps you’ve noticed hearing or seeing the words more in recent years. A decade or two ago, the word trauma was [...]
