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Understanding Neurodiversity in Kids: Resources and Support for Parents
The phrase "neurodiversity" appears to be used a lot these days. However, what exactly does the term "neurodiverse" actually mean? And, more importantly, if you are the parent of a neurodiverse, what resources are available for you…
What You Need to Know About Adult ADHD and Mental Health
Adult ADHD has become an increasingly recognized diagnosis in recent years, with a noticeable rise in awareness, assessments, and self-identifications. Here’s what you need to know…
Menopause and Mental Health Guide
Unfortunately, there is still a stigma surrounding menopause and mental health issues. Many women may feel embarrassed or ashamed to discuss their symptoms openly, leading them to suffer in silence. But, it doesn’t have to be that way…
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…
When One Parent Decides to Move After a Separation
Here’s how three parents are navigating a relocation, what it means for kids, and how experts advise co-parents handle the situation.
26 Questions to Ask Your Kids That Will Build Connection
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?
Understanding PTSD and How to Get Help
PTSD doesn't discriminate - it can develop in anyone. What makes PTSD especially insidious is how it traps people in their trauma, making the past feel perpetually present…
Is Political Anxiety the New Normal?
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…
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 Persistence of Sexual Violence
May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness, challenge harmful myths, and stand in solidarity with survivors.
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…