Understanding the Power of Self-Compassion for Mental Health
Chuck LeBlanc2024-05-03T14:48:24-05:00We all hear about the need for self esteem and its importance in supporting our mental health. The trouble is that we face troubles and [...]
Caregiver Burnout
Chuck LeBlanc2024-02-15T09:13:53-05:00There are many types of caregivers. From paid workers who devote their careers to others, to what is called the Informal caregivers, such as family, [...]
Navigating Blue Monday: Overcoming Isolation and Embracing Connection during the Winter Months
Chuck LeBlanc2024-02-05T09:07:35-05:00Navigating Blue Monday: Overcoming Isolation and Embracing Connection during the Winter Months By: Chuck Leblanc Understanding Blue Monday: The Most Depressing Day of [...]
Exploring the Concept of Katabasis in Psychotherapy
Ashley Beland2023-12-20T11:17:09-05:00Written by Chuck LeBlanc Reflecting on Endings and Beginnings at the Year's Turn As we move towards the transition from 2023 to 2024, I [...]
Packages, Presents, and Pronouns: Challenges and Tips for Navigating the Holiday Season as a Gender Diverse Human GalleryPackages, Presents, and Pronouns: Challenges and Tips for Navigating the Holiday Season as a Gender Diverse Human
anxiety, Counselling, Emotional Support, LGBTQIA+, Self Care, Self-compassion, Stress, Sydney Maharaj-Nicholson
Packages, Presents, and Pronouns: Challenges and Tips for Navigating the Holiday Season as a Gender Diverse Human
Ashley Beland2023-12-15T17:09:09-05:00Written by Sydney Maharaj-Nicholson The holiday season can be a time of great joy, connection, and love. It can also be a season of stress, [...]
Exploring Men’s Emotional Resilience: Overcoming Societal Expectations
Ashley Beland2024-02-25T17:13:52-05:00Written by Chuck LeBlanc The Emotional Burden on Men I've been fortunate to know incredibly talented people in my life, including my two best friends [...]
Respecting Your Boundaries This Holiday Season: Managing Disordered Eating and Negative Body Image
Ashley Beland2023-12-05T08:37:43-05:00Written by Katelind Biccum “Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.” -Brené Brown The holidays bring on numerous [...]
Honouring the Inner Critic and Curating Self-Compassion
Ashley Beland2023-11-29T15:42:50-05:00Written by Katelind Biccum "I'll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirror/it must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero." -Taylor Swift [...]
National Addictions Awareness Week
Ashley Beland2023-11-22T12:56:46-05:00National Addictions Awareness Week (Nov 19th – 25th) Written by Lindsay Abrames National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) calls for inspiration, innovation, and inclusion to collectively [...]
Understanding Emotions and the Importance of Embracing Them
Ashley Beland2023-11-14T13:19:43-05:00Written by Chuck LeBlanc Introduction As a therapist, I am committed to helping individuals understand and connect with their emotions in order to promote personal [...]
