In such a short amount of time so much has changed in our world. As a result, we are all having to explore new ways of doing things. Therapy is no different. Although online therapy has been around for a long time, it has become a mainstream form of therapy practically overnight. So how does [...]
Many people struggle to determine how to stop nightmares because sleep is precious and nightmares can be debilitating, impacting work, relationships and physical health. You wake up confused, scared or sad, and to top it off, it can be hard to fall back asleep afterwards. What causes these dreaded sleep interruptions? The causes can be [...]
Are you exhausted because your child won't sleep? Does your child struggle to fall asleep at night? Have you found yourself in an endless, exhausting bedtime routine with your child and you are unsure of how to break it? There could be a number of reasons why your child struggles to fall asleep or can’t [...]
Tips to Manage Stress in the Workplace Today’s executives and employees are struggling like never before to manage stress that results from increased competition and productivity pressure. Often in today's workplace, employers expect higher productivity and longer work hours which has led many into feelings of depression and anxiety. Recent research findings show that the [...]
Ruminating and worrying about mistakes you have made can be very frustrating, anxiety provoking and shame inducing. Making mistakes is an inherent part of life, but knowing how to acknowledge them, learn from them, let go of them and move on can be challenging at best. Here are some tips to help in the process [...]
There is extensive information in the media these days describing PTSD, and as a result many people are generally familiar with it's symptoms. I often receive calls for therapy from potential clients stating that they believe they have PTSD. They are feeling anxious, depressed and are having re-intrusive thoughts about a traumatic experience. Although these [...]
If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, you are not alone. Everyone has days, weeks or phases in life that are overwhelming and stressful. However, there are many ways that people cope with these times of overwhelm and not all of them are productive or healthy. Lack of good ways to manage stress can [...]
It can be easy to overlook the value of learning when it is routine in school. However, once we complete our formal education, we generally have to take on the responsibility of discovery for ourselves. Some of us face the issue of motivation, being burnt out from so many years of schooling. It may take [...]
Sometimes stress or panic hits us the most inconvenient times. You could be at work, at school, or running errands and all of the sudden become overwhelmed. If this is something that happens to you, it could be helpful to keep some quick fixes for this in your back pocket to provide you with stress [...]
Whether it’s a surprise snow-day or a Sunday free from plans, why not spend your next non-work day contributing to your emotional health. Not all of us can take regular vacations in order to “re-set” and build up our emotional resiliency. If we do not have the time or money to jet to the beach, [...]
