3 Strategies for Reducing Risk of Suicide

Emotional intelligence has been defined as a key protective factor against suicidal ideation and behaviour. This concept refers to the ability to understand, appraise, and… Read More

3 Tips for Working Effectively with BPD

BPD impacts the way individuals interpret information, primarily as it relates to others’ intentions. Thus, it’s very common for these folks to feel rejected, abandoned, misunderstood, judged, inferior, and isolated. Read More

3 Tips to Connect with Your Child

“Wow, he’s finally getting out of the house for the weekend,” my husband and I remarked to each other this morning, after our almost 15-year-old… Read More

4 Tips for Supporting Marital Separation

Several years ago, I experienced a sense of loss upon hearing that my neighbour and her husband were getting divorced. I wasn’t particularly close to… Read More

5 Tips for Supporting Your Socially Anxious Teen

Social anxiety is the fear of being scrutinized and humiliated in front of others to the point of severe distress or avoidance. Read More

Childhood Resilience & The Role of Rhythm

It recently occurred to me why my twelve-year-old son is so settled and calm after attending his karate class. Karate includes movement, pattern, and repetition. Read More

How to Help Youth with Video Game Addiction

“Mom, I’m so stressed! I can’t stop. I can’t take it anymore. I hate my life!” were the words uttered by a 13-year-old male after… Read More

Suicide Ideation – 5 Ways to Build Resilience

Have you ever completed a suicide intervention and then wondered, “What am I supposed to do now?” Most of the information available to us on… Read More

Three Ideas for Living a Life of Integrity

I recently had a pretty tough week that consisted of two experiences that shook me to the core. Although one of these experiences was personal… Read More