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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.
The Nurturing Power of Nature
Let's explore the science behind nature's healing power and how you can easily incorporate more of it into your daily life.
Rewiring Your Mind: How Neuroplasticity Offers Hope for Mental Health
For a long time, science supported that idea, suggesting our brains were fixed after childhood. But a revolutionary discovery has changed everything: neuroplasticity.
Social Workers: What Do They Do and How Are They Different From Therapists?
This post will demystify the role of social workers, explain how they support mental health, and help you understand when seeing a social worker might be the right choice for you or your family.
Cyberbullying: Navigating the New Frontier of Bullying
Bullying has undergone a profound transformation, evolving into a 24/7, omnipresent force known as cyberbullying. For the modern Canadian parent, understanding this shift is the first critical step in protecting your child's mental well-being.
The Power of Hope: A Guide to Finding Strength in Uncertain Times
This post explores the transformative power of hope, not as naive optimism, but as a practical, actionable strategy to build resilience, protect our mental health, and navigate an overwhelming world with greater strength and purpose.
Eating Disorders in Canadian Tweens and Teens
As a parent, educator, or caregiver, you might be noticing that the young people in your life are increasingly stressed about food and body image. This isn't just adolescent angst; it's a burgeoning public health crisis…
When Human Rights Are Threatened, Mental Health Is Impacted
Explore how threats to human rights affect individual mental health, why this is showing up so strongly right now, and what you can do, practically and meaningfully, to care for yourself.
How To Survive The Holidays With Your Family
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.
Why and How To Set Holiday Boundaries To Protect Your Peace
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.
Understanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse in Canada
In Canada, the relationship between mental health and substance use is not just common—it’s one of the most significant public health challenges we face…
The Unseen Battle: Navigating Chronic Pain and Mental Health in Canada
In Canada, an estimated 8 million people—or 1 in 4—live with chronic pain. But what often remains in the shadows is the profound and cyclical relationship between this physical suffering and mental health.
Understanding Indigenous Mental Health in Canada: Healing the Path Forward
To truly understand and support the mental wellness of Indigenous Peoples, we must look beyond conventional frameworks and acknowledge a history that is both deeply painful and profoundly resilient.
What Parents Need to Know About ADHD in Young Children
Understanding ADHD in the early years (0-6) is not about slapping a label on a busy child. It’s about understanding their unique brain wiring so you can provide the right support, advocate effectively, and help them thrive from the very start.
Gen X and Mental Health: The ‘Forgotten’ Generation Speaks Up
They call you the "sandwich generation"—caught between aging parents, adult children, and a world that often overlooks you. Gen X might not dominate headlines like Boomers or Millennials, but you're facing unique mental health challenges with quiet resilience.
Can You Care Too Much? Understanding Empathy Fatigue and When Compassion Becomes Costly
We often praise empathy as an unquestionable virtue—but what happens when feeling too much leaves you emotionally drained, resentful, or even physically ill?
How to Stay Sane in a World That Feels Overwhelming
Between rising costs, climate disasters, political chaos, and the constant barrage of bad news, many of us juggling work, family, and everything in between) are feeling stretched to our limits. Here’s how to stay sane in a world that feels overwhelming…
Back to School Guide for High School Students: Preparing 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 for Elementary Students: Setting Up Your 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 for Preschoolers: Helping Your Little One Transition Smoothly to 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…
Fatherhood and Mental Health: Untold Stories of Struggle and Strength
It’s time to talk about the mental health crisis stealing our fathers, partners, and friends. Let’s honor the whole truth—not just the Instagram version
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…