Financial Stress

For a lot of people, the holiday season is not just cozy lights and warm drinks. They are crowded schedules, money stress, complicated family dynamics, and old emotions that show up right on time. If you notice yourself feeling tense, snappy, numb, or on the verge of tears during this time of year, nothing is “wrong” with you. Your nervous system is responding to a very real pileup of demands. Keep reading for practical, research informed ways to build that resilience!

Lots of people believe that student therapists ‘just don’t have enough experience’. This is often far from the truth. Student therapists have to take relevant courses within their masters-level university program and also are often required to take additional trainings and workshops to be able to join their practicum sites. If you're looking for an affordable way to seek support, therapy with a student therapist might be right for you!

Most of us are quick to show understanding to others, yet we speak to ourselves in ways that we’d never use with someone we care about. Self-compassion isn’t about ignoring mistakes or pretending things are fine. It’s about responding to difficulty with honesty and care instead of judgment. That simple shift can make a huge difference in how we cope, heal, and grow.

Thanksgiving weekend in Canada can give us time to reflect on many things, including our inner-self. Through the use of a film, this article walks you through the complex inner world that exists within each of us and shows you that there is a path forward to loving all of the inner parts of ourselves to find healing and wholeness. Read on to learn more about this journey!

It is no secret that the change of seasons can exacerbate depressive symptoms. Here is the self-care reminder for everyone who might be affected. If you'd like a checklist to make sure you're doing your best to keep depression at bay, read this article!

Confrontation often gets a bad reputation. For many of us, the very thought of it brings up tension, anxiety, or a mental list of times it didn’t go well. But here’s the truth: when done with intention and care, confrontation isn’t about conflict, it’s about clarity. It’s a conversation that protects your peace, strengthens your boundaries, and deepens trust in your relationships. Read this article if you want to learn how to master the art of confrontation.

What do you think of when someone says depression? We can imagine it’s something along the lines of someone who is struggling to get out of bed, to shower, to show up to work or school. We think that depression is always incapacitating, but alike all mental health conditions, depression exists on a spectrum. On one end, it can be debilitating, but on the other, people with High Functioning Depression can continue on with daily life without anyone noticing their symptoms. Coul

Do you find yourself walking around thinking you’re just “bad at life”, struggling with deadlines, zoning out during conversations, juggling a million mental tabs, and blaming it all on poor discipline, anxiety, or burnout? Sometimes, what we’re calling overwhelm, laziness, or scatteredness is actually ADHD: a brain wired for stimulation, creativity, and depth, but often misunderstood in a world that expects linear focus and rigid productivity. If this sounds familiar, this a

Vacation blues got you down? It's hard to return to the 'real world' after some time away or being off from work for a chunk of time. If you're in this rut or have an upcoming vacation that you're worried about recovering from, this article has practical tips to support your transition with much less friction!

What is therapy all about anyway? In this article, we go through the analogy of a sponge - we are born as a soft sponge that absorbs everything easily and without doubt, but this process of absorption becomes harder over time. Therapy is an attempt to soften, squeeze, and fill up the sponge again.

If you've ever been told that sitting with your emotions would help you but have no clue what that means, this post is for you!

Have you ever struggled with figuring out how to really practice self-care? The issue may lie in figuring out true self-love first!

The decision to begin therapy is a hard one. How does it even work anyway? Read on to discover if it may be the right time for you to start!

Does the thought of holiday spending make you cringe? You're not alone. Read on for ways to manage financial anxiety and enjoy the season!

Have you found the thought of trying to find a therapist overwhelming? Read on to learn what you need to know to make an educated decision.