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New Year’s Resolutions and Mental Health: Helpful or Harmful?
The New Year is almost here. For many of us, that means one thing: resolutions. But here is the question we want to explore: Are New Year's resolutions good for your mental health?
Digital Violence is Real Violence: A Widespread Crisis for Women and Girls
This post explores what digital violence is, how it affects the mental health of women and girls in Canada, and what we can do about it.
The Rise of Gambling in Canada: A Mental Health Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight
This post explores the rise in gambling addiction in Canada, the unique toll it takes on men and boys, and what we can do about it.
Grief and Loss: Understanding the Journey Through Life’s Transitions
This post explores what grief is, the many types of loss that can trigger it, the stages we often move through, how to cope, and when to seek professional help.
Let’s Change the Conversation Around Chronic Pain
We are sharing a new resource on our website: When Pain Comes Up: Simple ways to listen, respond and help someone find support, created by Pain Canada as part of National Pain Awareness Week 2026.
The Age of Unaffordability: Coping With The Cost of Living and the Stress that Comes With It
This week, we explore how financial stress shapes mental health across generations—and what each generation can learn from the others.
The AI Dilemma: Navigating Fear, Curiosity and Uncertainty
This post explores the very real anxiety Canadians feel about AI through a series of scenarios. Each one reflects a different demographic, a different fear, and a different path toward managing the uncertainty.
The Weight of the World: When What You Can’t Control Becomes Too Much
This post explores the mental health impact of political stress—particularly in the context of Canada-U.S. relations and the broader global landscape—and offers practical strategies for managing the weight without being crushed by it.
The Threat to Female Freedom: Processing Fear and Anger and Finding Agency
We are turning our attention to the fears that many women are carrying: the threat to reproductive freedom, the judgment of mothers in crisis, and the trauma of sexual violence that reverberates even when the cases are far from home.
The Art of Letting Go: Moving Forward with Intention
This post explores the art of letting go—the grief that accompanies it, the courage it requires, and the clarity it can bring. It also offers a guided reflection on what to release and what to carry forward.
The Identity Shift: Who Am I Becoming? When Life Transitions Shake Our Sense of Identity
Who am I now? This post explores the identity shifts that accompany major life transitions.
When Change is Chosen vs. When Change Is Not - Grief and Adaptation
Not all transitions are chosen. And for those navigating the unwelcome kind, the emotional weight can feel entirely different. This post explores the difference between chosen and unchosen transitions—and how to cope with both.
When September Brings Change for Everyone: A Family Approach to Transition
September is a month of change, and change, even positive change, is stressful. It disrupts our scripts and asks us to adapt. Families who navigate it well are not those without stress—they are those who communicate, support one another, and give each other permission to struggle and to grow.
Back to School Guide: Preparing Your High School Student for Independence and Academic Success
High school isn’t just about grades—it’s a launchpad for independence, resilience, and lifelong skills. This year, your teen will juggle academics, extracurriculars, social pressures, and maybe even a job or college applications. But with the right tools and mindset, they can thrive.
Back to School Guide: 10 Ways Parents Can Set Up Their Elementary School Kids for Academic and Social Success
Preparing for the new school year is a collaborative effort that involves planning, communication, and emotional support. By implementing these strategies, you can help your child start the school year with confidence and a positive mindset, paving the way for a successful and fulfilling academic and social journey.
Back to School Guide: The Top 10 Ways Parents Can Help Their Preschooler Prepare for School
Your little one is about to attend their first day of “school” and you play a crucial role in helping them transition smoothly. Here are the top 10 ways parents can help their preschooler get ready for the new school year…
The Foundation of a Successful School Year: Why Student Mental Health Matters
This blog post explores why student mental health matters, what current trends tell us about the challenges young people are facing, and how parents and caregivers can play a vital role in supporting their children as they prepare for the year ahead.
Pride and PTSD: Carrying Hard Truths, Claiming Joyful Identity
This week, we explore the intersection of trauma, discrimination, and 2SLGBTQ+ identity - and what affirming mental health care looks like in practice.
The Mental Health of Dads and Father Figures
We’re exploring the unique mental health challenges of fatherhood, why so many fathers suffer silently, and how we can better support the men who help raise the next generation.
Anxiety Unpacked: Tools for Calming the Worry Cycle
This week, we are focusing on actionable, evidence-based tools to calm the nervous system and interrupt the cycle of rumination.
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At Peachey Counselling and Family Support, our commitment to your journey extends beyond our therapy sessions. Peachey's Picks is a carefully curated collection of book recommendations, personally selected and vetted by our team of professional counsellors, social workers, therapists, and mediators. These are the resources we trust, reference in our practice, and confidently recommend to our clients.
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