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

As a psychotherapist and teacher, I’ve worked with numerous students and parents to help alleviate the stress of ADHD and school.

Whether it’s angst or anxiety, adolescents need us, not our judgement. We don’t need to have lived it to be empathetic and offer supportive guidance.

Culturally competent mental health clinicians must be familiar with both the DSM-5’s understanding of depression and the variations in which depression may present for our patients.

Helping your clients identify joy will help them feel grounded, strong, and balanced, pointing them in the direction of strengthening these qualities

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

“Well, it looks like I have a touch of the breast cancer.” These words fell from my friend’s mouth with...

Many children are about to go back to school after months of being at home with only parents and siblings...

Resilient communities are those that have the capacity to weather the storms of change in order to enact transformation.

Let’s look at some proven tips for staying safe and resolving potentially violent situations

In June, communities around the world remember the challenges of the past for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and queer...

Leaders and decision-makers in many settings are faced with the challenge of how to respond when people break rules and...

It is estimated that one in five adults will be diagnosed with a mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime.

From the clinician’s perspective, working with depression can be exhausting and overwhelming, but also rewarding.

People with Borderline Personality Disorder experience intense emotions and often distrust themselves and others, making relationships difficult for all.

Are you struggling with how to improve self-esteem? To feel good enough within yourself, wherever you’re at?

One of the most beneficial things we can do is build on qualities we already have within us – grit and gratitude.

The new year often heralds a time of reflection, change, and rejuvenation. However, the pandemic we’ve been living through has...

What follows are three relationship dynamics that you may recognize in those you support. This knowledge will help you better...

The following excerpt comes from our book, Counselling in Relationships: Insights for Helping Families Develop Healthy Connections. The “Couple Relationships”...

When I was 18, my friend (I’ll call her Caden) lost her most important caregiver – her grandmother. Caden was...

Situational trauma refers to isolated incidents and traumatic events that are relatively short lived (also referred to as Type I trauma).

Children with sensitive temperaments or anxiety disorders may not recover spontaneously. Previous trauma and loss in a child’s life may exacerbate more current trauma reactions.

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, writing, and speaking about trauma-informed care lately. It’s a topic near and dear...

Helping your clients identify joy will help them feel grounded, strong, and balanced, pointing them in the direction of strengthening these qualities

One of the most beneficial things we can do is build on qualities we already have within us – grit and gratitude.

What is the key quality you have learned that makes you feel satisfied with your role as a helper?