The changing of seasons can bring mixed feelings. For some, it might trigger feelings of anxiety as they may feel lost and scared of what’s to come. Others might feel excited about the idea of a new beginning. Every season brings its own set of lessons. Changing seasons can lead to a change of perspective. […]

Wanting or needing support from a mental health professional is very common. Life throws all sorts of things our way and it’s tough to manage some of it on our own. I’ve used various therapists throughout my life and still do when I need extra support. If you would like to find a good therapist, […]

We’ve all had those days where everything feels off. You’re short with people, can’t focus, and even the smallest problems feel like mountains. Often, we blame it on a bad day at work or stress from life, but what if there’s more to it? Believe it or not, skipping out on sleep could be the […]

As soon as the pandemic hit, one of the first things I did was adorn my new apartment with various plants — and even a tree. Being stuck inside all the time was already starting to drive me insane, so I decided to bring a little bit of the outdoors indoors. Plus, taking care of […]

We grow up with our parents or caregivers taking care of us.  Even though they probably taught us how to take care of ourselves in terms of life skills like cooking, cleaning, getting a job and making friends, many of us are left with no idea how to care for ourselves mentally.  Our parents and […]

When we were young, we couldn’t wait till we became adults so we could enjoy the freedom and access that comes with it. We looked forward to being able to do whatever we wanted without any limitations from anyone. I mean, what’s not to like in a potential future where you can do anything you […]

Author Renee Jain has said, “Don’t believe every worried thought you have. Worried thoughts are notoriously inaccurate.” While the above quote may be useful for some, for others, anxiety can feel as though it’s completely taking over. In truth, it can feel really crippling, causing you to freeze and making you unable to carry out […]

There is a massive increase in the attention paid to the field of psychotherapy. And the results are showing that when using therapy as it's intended, it can be very effective. The main factor in the effectiveness of therapy? That the person getting therapy is willing to make changes and accommodate what they will be […]

The field of psychotherapy is still a relatively new one that can be (unfortunately) misunderstood. Therapists are sometimes deemed ‘shrinks’ who exist for the purpose of ‘fixing’ those with mental illnesses. No one wants to fall under the umbrella of being mentally ill, so consequently, many people still avoid therapy.  This is a shame! Therapy […]