Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are two important medical conditions that warrant significant public awareness. With the right treatment and social support, individuals often experience notable improvements in their symptoms and overall quality of life. In this blog, we will concentrate on pediatric mental health and child development. We’ll begin…
Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are more common than many people realize. Research by Delphine Collin-Vézina, a professor at the School of Social Work, and data from Stats Canada reveal that nearly one in three children in Canada has experienced some form of ACE, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction.…
We all face challenges in life—some small, some big, but all of them impactful in their own way. Whether it’s the stress of a busy workweek, the uncertainty of personal relationships, or the anxiety that comes with life’s unexpected changes, how we handle these moments can significantly affect our overall well-being. That’s where coping skills…
Managing time effectively can be a challenge for any student, but for those with ADHD, the struggle often feels overwhelming. The demands of school, extracurricular activities, and home life can lead to stress and frustration. However, with the right strategies, students with ADHD can develop essential time management skills to help them succeed both academically…
TOTAL WELLNESS, where do I begin?? When we think about wellness, the first thing that comes to mind is physical wellness. Every New Year, gym memberships skyrockets and the search for the latest diet fad is the #1 searched item on Google. However, many people are unaware that there are actually eight dimensions of wellness,…
How Do You Become Resilient When we talk about what makes some people keep going even when things get really tough, we’re referring to a concept called having a resilient mindset. So what is resilience exactly? And how do you become resilient? Resilience is a term that often refers to the ability of an individual…
What is Emotional Self-Regulation? Emotional self-regulation is managing and responding to emotional experiences in a healthy and adaptive way. It involves recognizing and understanding one’s emotions, controlling impulsive reactions, and adapting emotions to suit the context of a situation. This skill is not about suppressing emotions but handling them so they do not overwhelm or…
What is Anger? Why is It Considered a Normal Emotion? Anger is a powerful emotional response to perceived threats, injustice, or frustration. It is a natural and essential emotion that has historically played a crucial role in human survival. For early humans, anger triggered a fight-or-flight response, enhancing their ability to defend themselves against…
You may be reading this feeling frustrated, discouraged, and just down right disheartened because it keeps happening again, and again, and again. No matter how the two of you repackage your points, nothing seems to get through to the other side and then here the both of you are fighting…AGAIN. First, I just want to…
Maintaining connection in long-term partnerships can be challenging. Often, we become absorbed in daily responsibilities, and our romantic relationships may start to resemble functional roommate arrangements rather than intimate partnerships. Sustaining connection and intimacy requires intention. Notice I said “intention,” not “labor or work,” because there’s a distinction between the two. “Intention” refers to a…