In a society where the pressure is on to keep the momentum going, it can be understandably difficult to slow down and take moments to be...

Tis the season for coping skills and affirmations! We have been discussing holiday boundaries, self-care, and coping with many of our...

Humans are biologically wired to desire/need human connection, however, we are also more than the relationships we have. A solid...

Life transitions can be defined as any time period of change that impacts your life in a big way. This could be a change we have some...

One skill I love to teach the couples I work with is the skill of reflection. Oftentimes in relationships we mind-read, make assumptions...

Sometimes life can feel like Groundhogs Day, which can cause some people to go into auto-pilot. When one is in auto-pilot, it can cause...

As a grief counselor, and a human who has known grief herself, I am a huge believer in the practice of journaling in grief. Not only have...

Do the winter months make you feel like you want to hibernate until spring? Some people might feel gloomy, extra tired, anxious, and a...

When we think of the holidays, we tend to think of the moments when commercials show family’s getting together, the moments of gratitude...

This time of the year means we’re quickly approaching the upcoming holidays, colder weather, less sunlight, and shorter days, which all...

September was Suicide Prevention Awareness month. Suicide is a highly stigmatized topic that often results in avoidance, discomfort, and...

Imagine you are about to give a speech in front of a classroom for the first time, and the room is silent just before you are about to...

I often get asked what I mean when I speak about “grief work”, it’s a fair question. It’s a question that can be hard to answer as there...

Most of us view anxiety and stress as unpleasant emotions and physical sensations that we must get rid of, immediately! Anxiety and...

As the weather gets nicer, we find ourselves spending more time outdoors. Spending time in nature can benefit our mental health,...

We all know that going to the doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially for those of us who deal with chronic conditions....

Like many of you, I know self-care matters. I also know that… self-care during winter in a pandemic is a tricky business. As a therapist,...

Grief is an experience unlike any other. When a loss occurs, it can feel like there isn't a single aspect in your life that this loss...

Why do we let people violate our personal boundaries and do we always know when they do? Personal boundaries are the limits and rules we...

As therapists during this time, we are walking with our clients through many new and challenging experiences. Grief, uncertainty, fear,...