MENTAL HEALTH BLOG
Learn to grow forward.
Information, teachings and tips for anyone to reference during challenging times, stressful moments and difficult transitions.
HOLIDAY FEATURES
Whether you're dealing with in-laws, sibling rivalry, or toxic relatives, these tips are designed to make your holiday experience more enjoyable and less stressful.
Now’s the time to reduce your stress and reclaim your peace. In this blog post we’ll talk about what you can do to give yourself to realign with the true meaning of the season by setting healthy holiday boundaries.
The holidays are often described as "the most wonderful time of the year," but if we’re being honest, they’re also the most exhausting. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Let’s dive into what this mental load looks like, how it impacts us, and how we can take steps to reclaim joy during the season.
In this blog post we'll explore the importance of saying "no" to your kids and how doing so can contribute to raising financially responsible and mindful adults.
FEATURED MEDIA
We are thrilled to share that our founder, Stefanie Peachey, is featured as a mental health expert in the new TVO Original docuseries, Stress Test .
Our very own Stefanie Peachey was interviewed by the Globe and Mail about how to cope with the anxiety of the Trump administration…
Here’s how three parents are navigating a relocation, what it means for kids, and how experts advise co-parents handle the situation.
We often ask our kids basic questions about how their day was, with mixed results. If you're lucky, you'll get more than a one-word answer. But what if we could get inside that growing brain—or get ahead of that tantrum by asking the right questions?
Many psychology experts and mental health counsellors across Canada have reported an increase in the number of clients confiding anxieties brought on by contemplating how political and societal changes will affect them…
Stefanie Peachey shares her expertise on this podcast to discuss Trump’s rhetoric about annexing Canada and how to process this new reality…
Stefanie Peachey shares her expertise on this podcast to discuss “Trump Anxiety” and how for Canadians, this is not political, it’s personal.
The anxiety is real right now for many people, even those who don’t typically think of themselves as being political…
Stefanie Peachey shares her expertise on this podcast to discuss the challenges women face during perimenopause, the significance of self-care, and the mind-body connection in mental health.
Stefanie Peachey shares her expertise on this podcast to discuss the complexities of intimate partner and family violence, exploring its various forms, the psychological impact on victims, and the societal misconceptions surrounding abuse.
Unchecked bullying can lead to low self-esteem, academic struggles and thoughts of self-harm. Stefanie Peachey, was interviewed by The Hamilton Spectator about this important topic...
Back to school can bring a lot of emotions, and it can be hard for kids and parents to communicate about it. To help with the mental health struggles that kids may face...
As videos of Sean Combs assaulting his then girlfriend Cassie come to light, Stefanie Peachey of Peachey Counselling and Family Support, talked with CHCH on this difficult but important topic…
Stefanie Peachey appeared on CBC LISTEN’s The Morning Edition to discuss the challenges that parents are currently facing and what can be done to battle back against burnout. Listen now…
November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Ontario, and while male to female violence is the most prevalent, no relationship is immune…
CHCH was at Peachey Counselling and Family Support with Stefanie Peachey to talk about divorce and how to prevent divorces from getting ugly…
Back to school welcomes a whole host of emotions, from excitement to nerves to anxiety. Stephanie appeared on CHCH Morning Live to talked about this transition…
Intimate partner violence and violence against women has been declared an epidemic by Burlington City Council. Stefanie Peachey joined CHCH Morning Live to talk more about this alarming issue…
Stefanie Peachey joined CHCH Morning Live in our Burlington Downtown to talk about how to ‘spring clean’ your mind…
Stefanie Peachey joined CHCH Morning Live with Tim Bolen to celebrate grandparents for all they do…
Habit Building - Integrating Mindfulness Into Daily Life
This final week of our Mood Boost May series is not about adding more. It is about sustaining. It is about building a mental health practice that fits your real life…
Navigating Stress with Presence: Mindfulness and Setting Boundaries for Life’s Transitions
We explore how mindfulness and boundary-setting can help you navigate life’s challenging moments with greater presence, self-compassion, and steadiness.
From Surviving to Thriving: Daily Habits That Lift Your Mood
There are small, intentional practices that can help you replenish your own reserves so you can continue to show up for the people you love—and for yourself.
Getting Grounded: The Foundations of Mindfulness
This week, we begin with the fundamentals: what mindfulness is, the science behind it, and simple grounding techniques you can use anytime, anywhere.
Welcoming What’s Emerging: Reflecting on a Month of Gentle Growth
This week, we turn inward. We reflect on what has shifted, however subtly. We celebrate the small wins that often go unnoticed. And we consider how to carry the renewal of spring into the seasons ahead.
Cultivating Connection for Your Mental Health
Explore the practice of cultivating connection. It is an invitation to refresh your social well-being with intention, compassion, and balance.
Planting Seeds of Intention
Explore the practice of planting seeds of intention. It is an invitation to shift from rigid resolutions to gentle intentions, from demanding immediate blooms to nurturing the small habits that will, in time, transform your inner landscape.
Waking Up to Your Senses: Reconnecting with Your Body and the World
We explore the practice of waking up to your senses. It is a simple invitation: to reconnect with the present moment through what you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch.
Spring Cleaning for the Mind: Refreshing Your Mental Health
We invite you to consider: what might shift if you cleared out the corners of your mind with the same care you give to your home?
How to Set Mental Health Goals for Personal Growth
Personal development is the belief that you are worth the effort, time and energy needed to develop yourself. Let’s talk about how you can you can make meaningful change in your life…
Why Goal Setting is Good for You
At the end of each year, people worldwide have one common practice: setting New Year's resolutions. While it may be easy for some, setting goals AND achieving them can be challenging for most people. Let’s talk about the importance of setting goals and why they are good for your mental health…
Peachey’s Picks!
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Your Curated Guide to Growth and Healing
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.
Empower your healing.
Looking for more ways to access expert information, practical steps and free mental health resources? Here are some more ways to grow forward through every phase and stage of life.
Wondering what to expect from therapy?
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, this FREE guide can help answer your questions and help relieve any worries…