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Top 10 Ways to Survive the Holidays with 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.
Top 10 Ways to Say “No” to Your Kids and Why You Should…
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.
Setting Holiday Boundaries: Is it Tradition or Obligation?
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.
What is EMDR?
This week, we spoke with Divya Dorairaj, a Registered Psychotherapist here at Peachey Counselling, about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
How to Recognize the Signs of an Abusive Relationship
November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Ontario, and while male to female violence is the most prevalent, no relationship is immune…
The Importance and Power of Hope
This week, we spoke to Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying, Jennifer Murdock about hope and mental health…
What is a Traumatic Birth and What Do I Do If I Had One?
When your baby’s arrival doesn’t go as planned, it can be hard to cope. Here’s what you need to know.
Are You Experiencing Workplace Burnout?
Stressed out at work? Use our Questionnaire and find out whether or not you are experiencing workplace burnout and what to do about it.
What You Need To Know So Your Divorce Doesn’t Get Ugly
CHCH was at Peachey Counselling and Family Support with Stefanie Peachey to talk about divorce and how to prevent divorces from getting ugly…
Top 10 Ways to Deal with Uncertainty
What can we do to deal with the anxiety we're feeling, despite the fact that we can't change the current uncertainty? Continue reading for these ten research-based strategies for handling uncertainty and anxiety.
What To Do When You Hate Your Job But Can’t Afford To Quit
We spoke to Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Kirsten Davidson about workplace mental health and what to do if you ‘hate’ your job but can’t afford to quit.
Top 10 Boundaries to Create at Work
Professional boundaries are important to increase work productivity and satisfaction and establish a healthy work–life balance. Here are the top 10 boundaries to create at work…
Mental Health at Work Resource Guide
Focusing on how to transition from work life to home life or how to manage stress and duties at work can leave us feeling drained and unsupported. Here are a list of resources for you to get started on your workplace mental health journey.
How to Tune into Kids Anxiety When it Comes to Back to School
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…
How Therapy can Help Students with School Stress and Mental Health
This week, we spoke to Student Therapist Shakela Austin, about Student Mental Health and how therapy can help students cope with student stress and their continued mental health…
Back to School Resource Guide for Parents and Students
Back to school season is upon us and whether your child is entering school for the first time or attending university, returning to school schedules and stress can be a lot to cope with. This Back to School Resource Guide helps both parents and students prepare for the year ahead…
10 Tips to Get Your Kids Feeling Good About Going Back-to-School
Back to school means many things to families as they prepare their kids for the school year ahead. Often, this sets the routine and expectations for the next ten months. There are some worries or fears that can come along. This list is designed to support you and your family to ensure everyone feels supported, prepared, and excited for September!
Self-Care Resource Guide
We have compiled a small list of activities that may work for you to get into your self-care routine, along with some links to areas or activities :).
Why Therapy in the Summer is Good for You
We spoke to Registered Social Worker Kate Brockbank about why therapy in the summer is good for you. Here’s what she told us…
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…