If you are having trouble with depression or negative thoughts, always reach out to someone. Keeping a positive frame of mind helps the longevity of your life. See story in The Guardian.
Read MoreI just read a fantastic article on simple questions that help keep relationships fuzed together. All easy stuff that we may take for granted but may fall away from as daily tasks take precedence. See the full article.
Read MoreAlthough I am white, I have spent a large part of my career working with Black, Indigenous and people of colour [BIPOC]. BIPOC mental health is a real issue that needs to be given attention. If you are having trouble connecting with someone you feel can understand you, I may be able to help, or
Read MoreI just found a new article on expectations, and how we can create problems for ourselves by expecting things from others, especially if we expect them to behave as we behave. Realising that your expectations may be making you unhappy could be a key to changing the way you think, and then how you feel.
Read MoreOne of the most heart-breaking things is a child in grief. Children don’t process emotions like adults do, but there are many ways you can help your child avoid long-term impacts. See this article for tips on what to do.
Read MoreI just read this article on how to recover from trauma. I have counselled clients who have experienced trauma many times, and it can be very hard to recover from. Take a look at this article from Web MD and reach out to me if you want to talk.
Read MoreThose of you who are suffering from grief can be often misunderstood by your friends and family around you, who want you to get better. Sometimes grief may take a long hold on you, or never go away, and there is nothing wrong with how anyone grieves. See this article from the New York Times.
Read MoreThere is a course to help you learn about Mindfulness Meditation in LinkedIn Learning that you can take for free if you have a Halifax Public Library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up for one online. Once you have your card number, you can sign in and go to
Read MoreI found this article on addiction and thought it might be helpful to you if you are struggling to make a change. See article.
Read MoreThere are several audiobooks you can get from your local library. You can apply for a Halifax Public Library card online without visiting a branch, and you can immediately start reading, watching, and learning from their catalogue.
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