When Life Feels Overwhelming Ever had those days where everything feels too much? Like you’re running on low battery but the world still wants you at one hundred percent? Yeah. That’s the kind of moment where you can start to feel cut off from yourself, or...
Introduction Gaslighting refers to a form of psychological manipulation where one person tries to make the other partner in the relationship doubt their own perception of reality, memory, or judgment. Gaslighting can look like denying things that have been said or done, dismissing feeling, distorting...
Introduction Grief is often associated with death. While the loss of a loved one can indeed trigger grief, we can encounter grief in the absence of death. Grief encompasses the emotions, thoughts, and even behaviours connected to the loss of something or someone meaningful from our...
FYI… perfect parenting is a myth! We’re all just trying to do the best we can and aim for good enough rather than perfect. It’s okay if we don’t get it right the first time as long as we do our best to learn from...
Introduction The couples I work with generally fall into three categories: those looking to improve their relationship or anticipating a problem, those whose relationship is in crisis and at risk of ending, and those who have a specific problem they are trying to solve (infidelity, porn...
Are you concerned about your child's readiness for college or university? Wondering if undiagnosed learning challenges, the need for specific accommodations, or mental and emotional well-being might impact their success? Psychoeducational assessments can provide the clarity and support your graduate needs to thrive in postsecondary...
As parents, we want nothing more than to see our children thrive and succeed. Yet, navigating the complexities of childhood development and behavior can sometimes leave us feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. How do you know if your child's struggles are just a phase, or if...
Hey there, fellow multitasker extraordinaire! Do you ever feel like you're juggling so many balls in the air that one wrong move could send them all crashing down? Trust me, you're not alone. In today's hyper-connected world, burnout has become an all too familiar companion...
When I was a little girl, my dad often had a mustache. You know, the thick bushy rugged kind that was trending in the 70’s and 80’s that seemingly represented masculinity at it’s finest. My dad had thick, dark, coarse, curly hair that made him...
Happy friends = happy life Friendships are unique relationships based in commonality and admiration. You’ve heard of the saying happy wife, happy life… Friends hold the same value when it comes to brightening your life and fulfilling your need for connection. Friends are the family you...