How to Set Goals that Stick: Download Our Free Guide

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January marks the start of a new year; a natural transition and point of reflection for many. On behalf of many therapists, the idea of New Years’ resolutions are kind of ‘bleh’. Is this because we know that much of real, lasting change is non-linear? Or that pressure around new years’ resolutions creates short-lived feelings…

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Childhood Trauma Holiday Triggers: Survive with Self-Compassion

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Childhood trauma is not something people ‘get over’ or ‘fix’. These wounds shape the fabric of a person’s DNA and influence interpretations of the world around them. When people choose the path of self-discovery, processing their experiences through a lens of compassion, and working to break unwanted cycles, they are not getting rid of these…

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5 Expansive Practices for Inner Peace

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Blue Monday is behind us and the days are getting longer… slowly, but surely! If winter sports aren’t your thing and no warm destinations are on the calendar, you might find yourself huddled up next to your Happy Light, imagining yourself on a beach somewhere. I feel you. This blog is for you if you’re…

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7 Tips to Protect Your Mental Health in a Contradictory Society

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What does one do when ‘mindfulness’ and remedies for ‘reducing stress’ are promoted everywhere, yet the surrounding society and economy is not conducive to such inner peace? This blog is a reflection piece on the current themes I’ve observed as a therapist and person living in Canada. Specifically, I want to highlight the implicit shaming…

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Stop Fearing Your Emotions: Learn How to Ride the Emotional Wave

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Have you ever been afraid of experiencing your emotions? Do you ever stop yourself from feeling your feelings to their fullest extent? The notion of resisting, having difficulty containing, or altogether avoiding emotions is perhaps one of the most common [underlying] reasons people seek therapy. Many people struggle to let themselves feel their feelings, which…

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7 Back to School Tips for Parents Helping their Kids Thrive

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It’s that time of year again where parents might be singing Green Day’s, Wake Me Up When September Ends. The start of September marks the start of another school year for many. If you’re a parent who has previously struggled with your kids’ back to school adjustment, then this blog is for you. Topics Covered:…

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Thrive Through Life Transitions

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Spring has sprung! Considering this transition of seasons, what better time to share on the topic of life transitions. What are life transitions? Life transitions are periods of life where you’re experiencing change in your lifestyle [or life in general]. You might notice heightened stress and anxiety, changes in mood, feeling unsettled, or changes in…

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How Mindfulness Positively Changes the Brain

How Mindfulness Positively Changes the Brain

If you’ve been anywhere on the Internet over the last decade, you’ve probably heard of the term “mindfulness”. In an increasingly demanding Western society, it seems as though we’re seeing a trend toward people seeking to ‘de-stress’ their busy lives. What is mindfulness? Various definitions of mindfulness exist, both technical and conceptual. According to the…

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How to Stop Procrastinating

How to Stop Procrastinating

Do you struggle to self-motivate for tasks that you don’t want to do? Do you repeat the same patterns of leaving things to the last minute? You might be procrastinating. Welcome to the club! Procrastination is an incredibly common behaviour pattern. In fact, a 2007 meta-analysis has shown that 80% to 95% of college students…

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