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

I love being a counsellor and trainer, but at times my appreciation for the work influences me to overextend myself....

The COVID-19 pandemic undeniably challenged many but it also presented the opportunity for learning new skills – either by choice...

Do you have anything you would like to change? Is there something you do too much of? Or, is there...

Just over a year ago I began bouldering – a form of rock climbing that involves climbing shorter walls (approx....

“I think you might be jealous, Mom” was something my 8-year-old said to me after listening to my complaints about...

What would your story be if you were to write a book or movie script about yourself? What events would...

Setting personal boundaries is a familiar topic in counselling sessions. Whether it is with a partner, friend, colleague, or extended...

An optimistic thinker tends to view positive events as evidence that more positive things will follow and that the events occurred because of something they did.

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According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (January 2015), stress and stress-related illnesses are on the rise. Stress is...

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