If you are feeling unsafe at work, It is best to reach out. If you can’t reach out to your supervisor, you may have the opportunity to reach out to human resources, legal, or other authorities such as the Canada Safety Council for help.
Read MoreI have many clients that struggle with improving specific aspects of their life and we typically sit down and discuss plans to work on those areas. However, there are many things people can do to help improve their overall life with improvements in basic habits. I found an article in Psychology Today that helps to
Read MoreWe are our biggest critics and can be the primary roadblock for ourselves. See this article for tips on how to just be you.
Read MoreIf 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 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 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 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.
Read MoreIf you are struggling with any behaviour or thoughts you don’t want to have, trying Mindfulness meditation may help you alleviate some of your stress. I am including two links in this post for teachings by Jon Kabat Zinn. The first link is an introduction to mindfulness for beginners. It is one hour long and
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