“Just be positive.” “It’s all about mindset.” “Try looking on the bright side.” Sound familiar? There is no shortage of advice when it comes to mental health and the power of our thoughts. These particular phrases, while usually well-intentioned, can actually do real harm. They suggest that if we simply replace negative thoughts with positive
How to Stop Overthinking at Night: Using CBT-I to Calm Your Mind for Sleep
You’ve finally crawled into bed, the lights are out, and the house is quiet, but your mind isn’t. Thoughts start racing: What if I can’t fall asleep? What if I’m exhausted tomorrow? Why can’t I just switch off like everyone else? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Overthinking at night is one of the
The Art of Healthy Escapism: Taking a Break Without Losing Yourself
Have you ever had one of those days, or even weeks, when your brain feels like itwants to curl up under a blanket and hibernate until next spring? You’re not alone. Theurge to “check out” from daily stressors is entirely human. Whether it’s due to workoverload, emotional burnout, or just the noise of modern life,
From Classrooms to Counselling: Meet Bree!
For Bree, the path to supporting others has always been clear. “I have always loved helping people!” she shares. From her earliest days leading kids at day camps to a long and fulfilling career in education, her passion for meaningful connection has only grown stronger with time. “I realized that my true passion lies in
The journey from engineering to mental health: Meet Jason!
Jason never planned on being a counsellor. Originally choosing civil engineering as his career path, Jason was busy climbing the corporate ladder until he started to experience significant burn out and decided to focus on his own health. After leaving the engineering field, Jason spent time learning to manage compulsive skin-picking, which he suffered from
The 4 R’s of OCD Treatment
For those living with obsessive compulsive disorder, frequent intrusive thoughts, images, and feelings can be a daily reality. These are often followed by an urge to do some kind of behaviour such as constant checking, obsessive cleaning, repeating certain words or phrases, or engaging in other rituals. These actions are meant to remove the discomfort
Feeling out of control? Tips for stronger emotional regulation
Have you ever felt out of control and at the mercy of negative emotions? Maybe you had a really bad day at work and snapped at your family when you got home. Perhaps the environment you were in was just too loud and busy and you decided to isolate yourself in the corner. We all
Anxiety: Our Misguided Protector
The experience of having anxiety is not pleasant. A racing heart, frantic thoughts, sweaty palms, and stomach pains are just a few of the uncomfortable symptoms felt when anxiety is activated in the body. The mental and physical experience of anxiety is so uncomfortable that we quite often think of it as our enemy and
ADHD and Transition Times: Tips for Task Switching
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often associated with rapidly switching from one task to another. However, transitions and task switching can be very challenging for those living with ADHD. Task switching is the process of smoothly switching between activities. It’s a part of the brain’s executive function and involves organization, planning, and goal-oriented behaviour.
Therapy for Headaches?
What you need to know about CBT for headache and migraine. Do you suffer from frequent tension headaches or migraines? Are you limiting your activities and finding less enjoyment in life due to physical pain or fear of triggering a headache? Headaches and migraines can impact daily life and lead to isolation, avoidance of places