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Take time away

March 18, 2024

Social media is a great tool to keep in touch with people, but can also, ironically, isolate people. Providing false images of people’s seemingly perfect lives can cause mental health problems such as depression, and insecurity. Always remember to take time for yourself, and if possible, go outside for a walk, or spend some time […]

What does it mean to be 2SLGBTQ+?

In my counselling practice, I have many 2SLGBTQ+ clients, and I realise that many of us struggle to keep up with what all the terms mean, and how to communicate with people in the community. I found a Government of Canada webpage that gives basic summaries on What is 2SLGBTQI+?, and a reference What does […]

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Know your bully

September 13, 2023

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.

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Help for improving your life

September 2, 2023

I 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 […]

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Free yourself

February 23, 2023

We are our biggest critics and can be the primary roadblock for ourselves. See this article for tips on how to just be you.

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Keeping a positive mood

February 22, 2023

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.

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BIPOC youth therapy

Although 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 […]

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Your expectations may be the enemy

January 28, 2023

I 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.

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How children process grief

One 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.

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Self-Care and Recovery After Trauma

I 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.