Summer is upon us in Southern Ontario.  Hot, humid, and some would say fierce.  We wait all year long for the long glorious days of summer.  What are you doing with your summer?  Are you making the most of it?  Below are some ideas to reduce stress: Take time to smell the flowers – literally.  … Read more

The disaster at Fort McMurray has been in the news this past month, as the forest fires grew in intensity and people were evacuated from their homes.  Now there is talk of returning to Fort Mac to survey the damage and begin to rebuild.  Also highlighted in the news has been a concern for the … Read more

Physical abuse is easy to see.  Bruises and broken bones are difficult to disguise.  Victims of physical abuse can create stories to protect their abusers. Emotional abuse however is often more subtle and victims often don’t view the behaviour as abusive.  How do you know if you are being emotionally abused?  Here are some of … Read more

Last month the Ontario government announced that it would be introducing a bill that removed the need for first responders to prove that their PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) was work-related.  This would allow for faster access to treatment and the coverage of treatment by WSIB.  This new legislation would apply to police officers, firefighters, paramedics, … Read more

How often do you check your phone in a day? In an hour? Every time it buzzes or beeps? More often?  Do you cruise Facebook looking at your friends updates and pictures? What about Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat? Depending on your age you may not use or understand all of the social media available, but … Read more