Ready, Set, Grow

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You Look Amazing! Have You Lost Weight?

How many times has someone said this to you? How many times have you said this to someone else? It is simply astounding in this day and age that we are still commenting on how people look. Some who read this may say, what is the big deal? But let’s think for a moment about … Read more

Burnout: Feeling Crispy Around the Edges?

Do you feel crispy around the edges?  I know when I start to feel crispy around the edges that burnout is around the corner.  Burnout is something that many of us are experiencing these days. If you find yourself exhausted when you typically wouldn’t be or irritable or impatient or have brain fog or are … Read more

Dealing With Pet Grief

It is always a sad day when you have to make the decision to euthanize (put to sleep) your furry friend. The relationship we have with our pets is unique. We get unconditional love and affection from our animals along with a variety of shenanigans. It is not an easy decision to make, and picking the … Read more

How To Protect Your Mental Health During Tough Economic Times

Things are tough right now. Everything is expensive. Everyone is concerned about their finances. People are worried about losing their jobs. People are worried about losing their homes. What are you concerned about right now? In all of this concern about the economy do you hear people saying they are concerned about their mental health? … Read more

Mental Health: Is There An App For That?

We all know that there are apps for almost everything. In my Psychotherapy and Personal Counselling practice, I regularly suggest apps that track mood or exercise or for meditation to name a few. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a workshop with Dr. Anthony Levinson, Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. Dr. … Read more