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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
The Masculinity Paradox: How to Raise Sons Who Are Both Strong and Vulnerable
This is the tightrope walk of modern parenting: How do we raise boys who are both resilient and emotionally aware? Who can stand up for themselves while still being vulnerable?
Why “Man Up” Culture Fails Men
Across Canada, millions of men are drowning in silence, conditioned to believe that admitting pain makes them weak. But here’s the truth we’re finally starting to acknowledge: The “man up” culture isn’t making men stronger—it’s killing them.
The Mental Health Effects of Masking How You Feel
In this post, we’ll explore what masking is, how it impacts mental health, and when it might be time to seek help.
Recognizing the Signs of Coercive Control: How to Protect Yourself from a Sexually Abusive Relationship
Sexual violence isn’t always physical—it can start with psychological control. For Sexual Violence Prevention Month, let’s break down what coercive control looks like, why it’s dangerous, and how to seek help in Canada.
Bed Rotting: Self-Care or Slippery Slope? What You Need to Know
You’ve seen the TikToks. The cozy blankets. The dim lighting. The caption: "Bed rotting all weekend—no regrets." Let’s break it down—no judgement, just real talk.
The Rising Tide of Addiction in Canada: Understanding the Crisis and How to Get Help
Addiction is no longer a shadowy issue whispered about in hushed tones—it’s a full-blown public health crisis in Canada. But what’s driving this epidemic?
How to Support Your Gen Z Child Deal With The Reality No One Prepared Us For
We’re watching a generation struggle in ways we never did—and many of us feel helpless. But new research shows your support matters more than ever. Here’s what’s really going on with Gen Z—and how you can be their anchor.
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…