Anxiety & Stress

3 Ways to Immediately Reduce Anxiety with Mindfulness-Based Meditation

Written By: Gary Hayre, MCP, Registered Clinical Counsellor Do you ever feel anxious and want immediate relief? Have you tried to distract yourself to stop feeling anxious, but it didn’t work? Mindfulness-based meditation can quickly reduce anxiety levels, as it allows you to confront and process your strong emotions without

5 Common Work-Related Stressors and How to Resolve Them

By Dr. Michael Mandrusiak, Registered Psychologist  Does work stress have you feeling like something needs to change? Is the stress from your workplace creeping into your personal life? Work can be a source of income, connection, achievement, and pride.  But it can also be a source of stress.  Left unchecked,

How to Stay Safe by Resisting Complacency During the Pandemic

In Canada, we’re almost 6 months into the global pandemic where life has turned upside down and inside out. This new reality is no longer new. Like most things in life, you start off well, then lose steam and go back to your old ways. This is true whether you’re