I 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 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
Read MoreNova 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.
Read MoreJust read a new article on helping your kids persist at tasks they resist. Good reading for parents.
Read MoreCommunication is a skill we need every day, yet many of us wrestle with how to do it well. It’s worth the time it takes to learn more about how to use it. See this article for tips.
Read MoreAvoiding conflict is often a way couples deal with conflicting emotions and arguments, but it can lead to its own problems. Here is a good article on what it does and how to deal with it. The article is good, but one of the first questions I asked when I saw it, was, “Why is
Read MoreUkraine is on everyone’s mind right now, and families are dealing with anxiety and depression because of it. Take a look at this story giving tips on how to discuss it.
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