Managing Performance Anxiety
Whether just before a big presentation, sitting down to write a test, moments before running onto the sports field, most of us have...
Understanding CBT
You are lying in bed just about to fall asleep and suddenly you hear glass shattering downstairs. Someone is breaking in!! Your body...
How to Manage Chronic Pain with Mental Wellness
As a Psychotherapist who regularly works with chronic muscular-skeletal pain, I am accustomed to hearing questions like, “I am in pain,...
What to Expect from Couples Counseling
One of the scariest things for a couple is recognizing the need for marriage/couples counselling. Contrary to popular belief, this is not...
How to Improve Your Relationship During the Pandemic
For some couples, staying at home during COVID-19 has been a blessing. It has opened up opportunities to improve communication, discover...
7 Ways to Stay Mentally Fit During These Challenging Times
1. Acknowledge your feelings. These are not normal times, which is why it’s okay to feel anxious when times appear unpredictable....
The Subtle Art of Fear Management
“The most important learning is to expect and accept mistakes and deal with the disappointment that they bring.” - Mr. Fred Rogers I...
Suicide – Let’s Talk.
For Bell’s Let’s Talk day, I decided to address something that has been bothering me: I am so sick of people not talking about suicide!...
Phone a Friend: Friend or Foe
I’m a huge advocate for utilizing your social supports – HUGE. We often feel isolated and alone when undergoing difficult times....
Closure: What It Is and How to Get It
We often discuss wanting closure on a difficult relationship in order to heal. But, what is closure and how do we get it?? In order to...
