10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Treatment Program

Help! My spouse/partner/child/parent/friend needs mental health or addictions treatment! Where can they go? How do I know if a program is right for them? For… Read More

4 Keys For Helping Someone With a Mental Illness

Someone you care about has a mental illness – what do you do? The temptation is to try to persuade the person to think or… Read More

4 Keys to Breaking the Cycle of Relapse

For those who live with any kind of long-lasting mental health concerns or emotional issues, the threat of relapse is always present. But we don’t… Read More

6 Benefits of Expressive Arts Therapy

Unlike verbal therapy which relies mostly on left-brain function, engaging in any arts-based activity uses many parts of the brain. Read More

6 Ways to Improve Dementia Care

Those of us providing help and counselling will encounter more people impacted by dementia, so we need to be prepared to support them. Read More

Food for Thought: Nutrition’s Impacts on Mental Health

We all know that what we eat has an impact on our physical health, but what about our mental health? A growing body of research… Read More

How to Be a Strong Family When Facing Mental Illness

Serious illness often lands like a bomb in the middle of the family system, disrupting routines and scattering the family members. When it is a… Read More

How to Find Credible Mental Health Information Online

How can you find the most accurate and credible mental health information? It’s often easier to go ask Dr. Google what you’re going through than… Read More

How to Practice Winter Wellness

For many of us, winter can be a difficult time. Shorter days and colder temperatures can contribute to depression and social isolation as we hunker… Read More

How to Rewrite Your Own Story – Lessons From Narrative Therapy

What would your story be if you were to write a book or movie script about yourself? What events would you include? What would the… Read More

How to Use Therapy Worksheets in Counselling

Therapy worksheets provide active, experiential learning, and can help clients move from discussion to action. Even when the homework “doesn’t work,” it can be a step toward further understanding and progress. Read More

Potential Pitfalls of Using Mindfulness With Youth

In our enthusiasm for mindfulness practice, are we ignoring its potential risks and hazards when it comes to working with youth? Read More