How Digital Literacy Can Support Women’s Safety, Health and Wellbeing

Written By: Isabel Bleim, Registered Clinical Counsellor The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is “DigitALL: innovation and technology for gender equality.” There is no question that technology plays a crucial part in our everyday lives. And there is no doubt that a digital divide exists between the haves and the have-nots. The pandemic demonstrated […]

Spark Up Your Relationship: The Secret to Long-Lasting Romance

Written By: Leah Liu, MCP, Registered Clinical Counsellor As February approaches, Valentine’s Day is on the horizon. Have you thought about what gifts you want to give and receive from your partner? Or are you planning a romantic dinner? But how long can a romantic day keep the spark alive? According to Dr. John Gottman, […]

Me Time For Us: How Self-Care Can Save Your Relationship

Written By: Gary Hayre, MCP, Registered Clinical Counsellor The holidays have just passed and with Valentine’s Day coming up, there’s a good chance you haven’t had much time to focus on yourself. There can be lots to do for others, so you may sometimes forget about what you need. When you neglect your needs, this […]

Weather Getting Cold? Let’s Warm up with Connection!

Written By: Dr. Nardeen Awadalla, Registered Psychologist What do you picture when you think of winter? Getting up on a cold, gloomy, dark, morning dreading the weather outside? A lot of people experience a negative shift in their mood and motivation when winter comes, and feelings of loneliness can increase. Now try picturing this; a […]

How To Cope with the Winter Blues?

Written By: Leah Liu, MCP, Registered Clinical Counsellor How’s your autumn been so far? Although the warm weather and the sun have stayed with us much longer this year, the days are nevertheless, getting shorter and shorter, and the darkness and cold are coming! Are you ready for winter? It is common for some of […]

5 Steps to Sit with Your Emotions

Written By: Gary Hayre, MCP, Registered Clinical Counsellor When something upsets you, how do you deal with it? Do you tell yourself things like, “I don’t let it bother me”, “let’s just move past it”, or “it is what it is” Maybe you ignore it and try to pretend it didn’t happen. Or you distract […]

Excessive Worry and What to do About it

Written By: Dr. Michael Mandrusiak, Registered Psychologist A Worry Story You are sitting at the dinner table having spaghetti with a family member. The person across from you is describing a funny incident from their day as you take a bite of a tomato-sauce-covered meatball (or veggie ball, if you prefer).  A tangy aroma wafts […]

Overcoming Your Negative Thoughts in Relationships

Written By: Dr. Gloria Lee, Registered Psychologist Do your negative thoughts create self-fulfilling prophecies in your relationship? Do you often think of the worst-case scenario that causes unnecessary worry? You are not alone in this. The human brain is designed to look out for danger and protect itself. Negative thinking is our default setting. Because […]

How to Feel Good about Making Decisions!

Written by: Dr. Nardeen Awadalla, PsyD, Doctoral Clinician When was the last time you made a decision? Did you feel good about it? Clicking on this article to read was a decision you just made. Why did you click the link? Why did you start reading? We make decisions all the time, some feel bigger […]

How to Choose the Right Therapist

Written By: Albert Kwok, MEd, Registered Clinical Counsellor Recently, I’ve had some new potential clients wanting to chat and see if we’d be a good fit for counselling. These conversations typically offer a chance for you to ask any questions about your potential counsellor’s experience, qualifications, and more importantly, to see if you feel safe […]