Do you ever think about how your living space affects your mental health? When you close your eyes and imagine your home, how does it make you feel? Slowly take a few minutes to do a ‘mental walk through’ of each room or area of your home and as you picture each section, notice what thoughts or feelings come up.

‘Tis the season - for colds and flu and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Fun times! It is no surprise that we are at risk for feeling low at this time of year. The days are shorter, the weather is damp, cold and dark in these parts. Colds and flus

Do you ever feel overwhelmed during the winter holidays? Even though most of us have some time off at this time of year, many of us are inundated with activities.  Some commitments are enjoyable; but even too much of a good thing is still too much. For other people, this is a challenging time of year.

I have been struck time and again by how much patience we have needed over the past three years. COVID ground the world to a halt. Supply issues have meant waiting for goods and

The end of the year brings its fair share of celebration. Even with the ideal plans, the best company, and every item on your wish list ticked off, the holidays require plenty of energy. The boldest extrovert might

Every November, Men’s Mental Health Month brings awareness to the specific ways men struggle with their mental and emotional wellbeing. Reflecting on these challenges can help us to better understand them and support the men in our lives well beyond the month of November.

Autumn has arrived, and as the days grow colder and the sunlight dwindles, many find themselves overwhelmed by changes in emotional routines. The worsening weather, the increased time indoors, and the pressures of the holidays can all impact our moods.

Humans are a uniquely musical species. We don’t often consider how incredible that is. You don’t need to compose symphonies or even play

September has arrived, which means a return to routine for many of us. Adieu to late night BBQs and impromptu camping trips, hello early morning classes and coffee-fuelled carpools. So your sleep schedule

Grounding is a tool to bring you back to the present moment when you feel anxious, or the world around you feels chaotic. The grounding tool below uses the senses

The landscape of sexuality and gender continues to unfold. As I write this, I am aware that this document could already be out-of-date. For some people who fall into normative sexuality and gender categories

As I speak with people in my practice, I can’t help but notice the strain everyone is feeling. The anticipated winter holidays were quashed again with orders to keep things small and avoid gathering. Just when we thought we were in the clear, another variant.

It was Blue Monday last week, deemed the saddest day of the year. I have been reflecting on my interactions with people during January, and I have to say the world seems particularly down.

What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is any activity that involves maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens.

We have all had periods in life that we aren’t proud of. Moments we wish we could take back. People we wish we could un-hurt. Sometimes we carry these painful memories with us for a lifetime

In this short and sweet gift guide, I decided to focus on local businesses that use quality ingredients that are ethically and environmentally responsible. I have used the 5 senses to bring in a mindful aspect of nurturing the senses, shapes and time of those you care most about.

With the holidays fast approaching we are all both excited and exhausted. It has been another challenging year. The holidays promise some relief from the grind, but is that enough to combat how worn out we’re feeling?

Every year we are faced with the shopping dilemma of Black Friday. Sale prices are enticing; but they can also lead to hasty purchases of items we do not need.

We are surrounded by negativity these days - politically, economically, socially, personally. It feels harder and harder to shake off. The added stress of the pandemic is pushing people to the edge. How can you care for yourself and release stress when so many stressors feel out of your control?

Self-care advice is everywhere these days. The pandemic has brought out anxieties in most of us and self-care is one thing we can control in this world of uncertainty. It is easy to turn to consumer-based approaches: pedicures, chocolate, dinner out.