Mental Health Blog

We’ve all experienced anxiety from time to time, and I'm guessing that if you're reading this, you're no stranger to it either! It probably goes without saying that too much of it can seriously interfere with our ability to function and negatively impact our quality of life. As difficult as anxiety can be to deal with, it’s also very often misunderstood. As a therapist who supports clients with anxiety and who has gone through it herself, I’m here to share four insights about

You may have come across the term "Inner Critic" from time to time. If you haven't, allow me to officially introduce you to the judgemental know-it-all that lives in our head rent-free, but who we rarely call out. Why not? Because inner critics are really good at passing themselves off as tough love or constructive criticism. How is anyone supposed to tell the difference? Read on for a few tricks that'll help you see right through that ruse! Photo by Léa Dubedout via Unspla

Do you struggle to set boundaries in your relationships? Read on for common signs that your current boundaries may need a rejig, plus 4...

Tired of letting your inner critic run your life? Read on for tips that can help you break free of the endless cycle of criticism,...

Considering therapy but feeling unsure? Don’t believe everything you’ve heard. In this post, we're going to take on some of the most...

Exercise isn't always at the top of the list of things we’re motivated to do, but physical activity can actually be instrumental in giving us a mental boost when we most need it. Here we take a look at the ways in which exercise can contribute to a greater overall sense of wellbeing. How Can Exercise Improve My Mental Health? If you’ve ever walked out of a fitness class feeling more refreshed, clear-headed, and content than when you walked in, or enjoyed a “runner’s high” or

Are you pulling all-nighters and compensating with power naps and energy drinks? Read this, then put down your phone and go to bed. “Sleep can wait until I get this done.” It’s a familiar story. I’ve heard it many times from many highly driven individuals with a lot on their plate. It goes something like this: A self-described go-getter will routinely deprive themselves of sleep for months at a time in order to meet the demands of a particular project or looming deadline – on

Feeling set back by social distancing? Here are 9 ways to stay on top of your goals without leaving home! Were you one of the optimists...

Life can take unexpected and challenging turns at times, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by our circumstances. Let’s take a closer look...

A new year can represent new opportunities for us to take charge of our lives and prioritize our own health and personal growth. If you’ve decided that 2020 is the year to make those goals a reality, let’s take a closer look at the mental health benefits of fine-tuning our lifestyle, beginning with nutrition. Back to the Basics As part of our work together, I commonly invite clients to walk me through their typical daily routine, which can encapsulate factors such as eatin

We can pretty much count on our sense of self-worth being shaken from time to time, but then what? Here we reflect on the impact of trauma on self-esteem, and what it means for us moving forward. When I was in 8th grade, I recall one of our classroom’s teaching assistants providing a visual demonstration of the effects of insults on self-esteem, probably as a well-intentioned way to curb the bullying taking place at the time. For this demonstration, he took a piece of paper

Between dwelling on the past and stressing over the future, how often do we intentionally shift our focus to the here and now? Let’s explore what it means to be in the present, and why it matters. Where are You Choosing to Live? We hear about them all the time, practices that are meant to help us achieve peace, stillness, and a greater appreciation for the moment. Be it various forms of mindfulness, yoga, meditation, or spending time outdoors, one of the most popular lifesty

Does this sound familiar, and do you find yourself holding back from seeking help because of what you think that may say about you? Let’s...

It’s normal to feel down once in awhile, but how do we know when what we’re feeling may actually be depression in disguise? Here we take...

Feel like you’ve barely recovered from that regularly scheduled year-end stress meltdown, only to start the cycle all over again in...