April is Stress Awareness Month
2025-04-14T14:41:26-05:00By Karine Landart, R.P (Qualifying), O.T April is stress awareness month, with the theme of #LeadWithLove. There have been multiple stressors in the recent months [...]
The Silent Crisis: Why Male Loneliness Matters and What We Can Do
2025-04-11T05:19:13-05:00The Silent Crisis: Why Male Loneliness Matters and What We Can Do By Chuck LeBlanc “I’m fine.” That’s often the answer I hear when I [...]
The Real Crime in Adolescence (2025)
2025-04-06T20:06:35-05:00The Real Crime in Adolescence (2025): What Happens to Boys Who Aren’t Allowed to Feel By Chuck LeBlanc The 2025 British crime drama Adolescence, created [...]
The Bottom-Up Approach: How Somatic Experiencing Transforms Trauma Healing
2025-01-14T17:09:39-05:00When it comes to treating trauma, traditional talk therapy often focuses on changing thoughts and beliefs. While this can be helpful, it may not fully [...]
Creating a Safe Space for Connection: The Foundation of Couples Counselling
2025-01-14T17:36:45-05:00When couples go into therapy, the room often feels thick with tension. It’s not always dramatic arguments or loud confrontations—sometimes it’s the quiet disconnect that [...]
Navigating Our Three Nervous System States: Insights from Polyvagal Theory
2025-01-14T16:54:19-05:00In today’s world, where stress is increasingly common and social connections are often strained, understanding the mechanisms that drive our feelings of safety and connection [...]
Honoring the Journey: Supporting Survivors on International Suicide Loss Day
2024-11-20T12:22:39-05:00Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Often, when we think about suicide, we think about the lost individual’s pain. We think about the [...]
Talking to Kids About Therapy: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
2024-08-20T14:34:42-05:00Sometimes the tiny humans need mental health support, but initiating and having that conversation with them can be intimidating for parents and caregivers. Whether you [...]
Understanding the ABCs of ADHD: A Gestalt and Person-Centered Approach
2025-04-09T19:17:17-05:00Understanding the ABCs of ADHD: A Gestalt and Person-Centred Approach Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) impacts millions of people globally, introducing unique obstacles to everyday [...]
Evaluating Your Relationship with Alcohol (and Substances)
2024-05-10T07:39:45-05:00Have you ever taken a step back to evaluate your relationship with alcohol (or other substances)? Just like any social relationship, a relationship with alcohol [...]
Understanding the Power of Self-Compassion for Mental Health
2024-05-03T14:48:24-05:00We all hear about the need for self esteem and its importance in supporting our mental health. The trouble is that we face troubles and [...]
Stress and Caregiving
2024-04-09T08:11:45-05:00Busy lives mean stressful lives. Managing this stress will look differently for everyone, and this may present with different challenges for caregivers. Those providing care [...]
