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!

For decades, people on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) have often been portrayed as lacking empathy or social skills. However, the Double Empathy Problem offers a renewed perspective on what most in the neurodivergent community already know. Autistic people are loving, kind, and deeply compassionate beings too! Read on for more information about the Double Empathy Problem and how it impacts people living with autism.

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!

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!

Do you find yourself feeling lonely? Read on to find ways to stay connected, enhance your relationships, and navigate loneliness.