The word “love” gets thrown around so much but we need to make sure that children have a clear grasp of the meaning of love and that true love begins with themselves. Here’s how…

Thinking about your personal growth? Here’s how to set SMART goals for self-improvement so you can start growing forward towards the life you want.

Have you ever seen #CoreMemory all over TikTok and Instagram and wondered what a core memory actually is? Can you really pick and choose what you want to become a memory later on, as the trend suggests? We will dive into this concept and unpack the idea of core memories.

Have you every felt confused by all the various kinds of therapy options available? You’re not alone. Here’s a brief look at the different types of therapy available.

We’re talking with Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Chris Martin, about the trend towards ‘Quiet Quitting’ including how our workplaces can impact our mental health and what we can do to remedy this.

This week, we spoke to Registered Social Worker Kate Brockbank about the importance of healthy habits to maintain your mental health.

Self-care has been a topic of discussion over the past couple of years, and there is no sign of slowing down.

June is Canadian Men’s Health Month, Pride Month, and Indigenous History Month. These are some groups and identities that experience mental health barriers due to a variety of reasons, including stigmas and stereotypes that have been assigned by societal norms. We are going to break those reasons down for you and offer ways to champion inclusivity when it comes to mental health.

Stefanie Peachey is a Registered Social Worker and owner/director of Peachey Counselling and Family Support. She took some time to answer questions about mental health and motherhood for this month’s blog. Not only does Stefanie work with parents in this capacity, but she is a mom to three – soon to be four – kids! She speaks about her experiences as a parent, the stigma around a mother’s mental health, and ways to challenge the norms in place.

April 18th-24th is Canadian Infertility Awareness Week, and we’re talking to Registered Social Worker Cassandra De Oliveira about Infertility and Mental Health. She will help us understand how to feel supported through this very real event that affects many people with feelings of shame, guilt, embarrassment, failure, expectations and stigma.

Kate Brockbank (RSW) will be running our When Parents Separate group program, beginning on March 22, 2022. We sat down with Kate to give us some of the benefits of this group, and why a group of this nature could benefit children whose parents are separated or divorced.

February 14th is met with the expectation of giving your partner lots of love, flowers, and chocolates. Although romantic relationships are the focus during this time of year, many individuals have loving relationships with friends, family, and most importantly, themselves. There are many ways to show our admiration and appreciation for all those we interact with year-round.

We do need to pay bills, so we have to work... but now work can accommodate life. The old model of having to work 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, while sacrificing everything else, is not the only option anymore.

As the holidays approach, many are met with a wide array of emotions, feelings, and expectations. We chatted with Merwa Amer, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Peachey Counselling to discuss the feelings associated with this time of year and how we can take a break from the holidays and prioritize ourselves.

This week, we spoke to Registered Social Worker Stefanie Peachey about understanding abuse.

This week, we spoke to Registered Social Worker Kate Brockbank about the impact of pregnancy and infant loss and how it affects individuals and families.

This week, we interviewed Victoria Kulchytska, Training Therapist here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to speak about feeling compassionate to yourself through self-care.

Stefanie Peachey joined CHCH Morning Live with Tim Bolen to celebrate grandparents for all they do…

This week, we interviewed Delaney Davis, Training Therapist here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get her insight on millennials, gen Z and finding love.

For months, we’ve all been in a state of ‘survival’ dealing with uncertainty, fear and isolation. But now, with restrictions lifting and vaccines being distributed, we find ourselves starting to feel a little bit better. We’ve finally returned to warm weather, sunshine and holidays… but what does this mean for our mental health?