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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 […]

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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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Sleep = Health

February 27, 2023

Getting a good night’s sleep is always recommended, but now there is even better advice: try to get a regular sleep schedule all the time. See article.

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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.

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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Resources @ local libraries

May 25, 2022

There 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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Mindfulness with Jon Kabat Zinn

If 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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New online mental health platform

March 30, 2022

Nova Scotia Health has now opened up its online mental health platform to anyone in the province over 16 years of age. Here is an article on the service. Feel welcome to use this free service to reach out and get help. The service is called Togetherall and can be accessed directly from this link.

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How much sleep do you need?

March 10, 2022

Most people know they need to eat right and exercise to be healthy. But what about sleep? We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and sleep is essential to better health. But many of us are struggling with sleep. Four out of five people say that they suffer from sleep problems at least once […]