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What is Self-care and Why is it Important? Does the concept of operating off of endless to-do lists, prioritizing the needs of others before your own, and feelings of burnout, sound familiar to you? If any of these ring true, this may be a common case of neglect for your own personal self-care. What is […]
Should Age Matter When it Comes to Looking for a Therapist? Therapy is an extremely personal process that often requires greater vulnerability than we are normally use to, so it makes complete sense wanting to choose someone that you can feel comfortable opening up with. The concept of “shopping around” to find the right fit […]
What is depression? Signs, symptoms and treatment options It can be natural for our mood to fluctuate and even for us to feel down sometimes, but how can we tell if what we are experiencing is depression or not? Depression (also known as major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common, yet serious mood […]
Postpartum Depression: What you need to know What is Postpartum Depression? The process of having a baby can be overwhelming to say the least. Regardless of initial feelings, dreams, and expectations about childbirth – the actual process and result can be met with mixed emotions including both excitement and anxiety. Postpartum depression is a […]
Struggling with Anxiety? What you need to know Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and can actually be beneficial under some circumstances, such as when taking a test, giving a speech, or running a race. It often makes us aware of a future concern by alerting ourselves to potential dangers and ensure we are […]
Does Online Therapy Work? Tips to make the most out of your virtual therapy experience As we continue to live in a world that remains governed by the Coronavirus pandemic, the idea of online therapy is becoming more apparent. Online therapy falls under the “telehealth” umbrella of remote therapy (via telephone or secured video […]
How do I know if I am grieving properly? What is grief? In order to understand how to grieve effectively and healthily, we must first understand what grief is. Grief is a strong, natural emotional reaction that is non-discriminatory and touches us all. Grief can lead to the mental and emotional suffering or distress […]
How do I know if my therapist is the right fit for me? The process of starting therapy can be overwhelming to say the least. Therapy is such a personal process and often we attend therapy when things in our lives are not going well. It is like going to the family doctor for […]
COVID-19 and social life grief As the months drag on and the world we live in remains governed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a sense of trying to stabilize in the present by finding new versions of interaction and routine. Fears of another lockdown and displays of panic-buying have decreased, yet fear of the […]
