With the holiday season a distant memory, most of us are cold and waiting for spring!  In January it is not uncommon for people to feel low, blue, and out of sorts.  It is particularly important to pay attention to how you feel and consciously take steps to beat those blahs.  Outlined below are some … Read more

Many Canadians have heard the name Jian Ghomeshi, particularly if they listen to CBC radio and the well-known program Q.  In the past few months the radio show host has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a number of women.  Additional allegations have been made about sexual harassment in the workplace.  Consensual,  not consensual,  who knew … Read more

Last month Canada mourned the loss of Corporal Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent. More profound was the resulting loss of innocence that such a terrible act could happen on Canadian soil. For most people the violent behaviour of the two gunmen was terrorism.  Others pointed to mental health and addiction issues as contributing … Read more

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy used to help people who have experienced trauma.  Individuals may or may not have the diagnosis of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).  Recognized by the World Health Organization, American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association, EMDR has been scientifically evaluated, and found to be effective in … Read more

The final year in high school is one of excitement and anxiety.  Students in their final year are busy being leaders in their schools, but the question of what comes next starts to arise.  Parents are often more concerned about the plan for next year than the student.  Creating interest in post-secondary planning can be … Read more