One of my favorite sayings at CTRI is “Shift judgement to curiosity.” At the heart of this saying is a…

The focus of SFT is looking to what’s possible and learning how to immediately take action to make it happen.

One of the most challenging combinations is between complex trauma and BPD. For many clients, they are so intertwined that…

When clients have complex mental health concerns and engage in high-risk behaviours, I feel like each session is putting out…

Two-eyed seeing is a way of learning to look at the world that embraces the strengths of Indigenous ways of…

As counsellors and helpers, we know about vicarious trauma and burnout all too well. This is because many of…

While triggers are powerful influences on behaviours, creating a drift from reality, symbols of safety, strength, and calm can anchor…

Understanding what's happening in the brain during escalation can shift how we interpret these moments and how we respond in…

As we dive into the topic of inclusion, I want to acknowledge that my understanding comes through my distinct perspective…

Curiosity is a cornerstone of counselling and good questions are at the heart of it. But, good questions do not…

Although we cannot fully understand adolescent anxiety, there are things we can do to help them navigate the pitfalls of…

We can stop the deepening of trauma’s impact.  We need to be courageous to recognize it and talk about it.