Beat The Winter Blues

Winter can be a difficult time of the year. The lower amount of sunlight and brisk temperatures can make people want to hibernate all winter. The Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute defines winter blues as mild depression with symptoms of low energy and lack of motivation. We have a few more weeks left in this […]

What are boundaries?

A boundary is a line of demarcation between, for example, one state and another or, in the context of this article, one person and another. A boundary can be material, like the front door to your house or the customs and immigration offices at a Canada-US border crossing location. They can also be non-material, like […]

Seven Tips To Improve Your Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem can affect many areas of your mental health and many aspects of your life. We tend to be our own harshest critics. People who experience low self-esteem tend to feel less sure of their abilities, feel unlovable and unworthy, have less motivation, have difficulty expressing needs, and doubt themselves. Characteristics of healthy self-esteem […]

Meditation For Beginners

Try something with me. Take one moment. Breathe in through your nose and softly breathe out through your mouth. Close your eyes and allow yourself the space to bring all your attention to your breath. Slowly breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Focus your attention on the rising and falling of […]

Starting Therapy

First off, congratulations on taking the first step toward therapy. Starting therapy can make you feel nervous, intimidated, or even excited. People experience a mixed range of emotions when taking that step for the first time. I applaud you for starting your therapy journey. Whether you have been considering this move for a while or […]