Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Techniques for Reducing Marijuana Use: A Guide for Ontario Counselling Clients” – We can successfully apply this approach virtually across Ontario to help you reduce your use or change your habits. Marijuana use has become increasingly popular in society, and many individuals seek assistance in reducing their consumption for various reasons.…
Its summer time and many things are reopening and many teenagers are looking forward to spending time hanging out with their friends. Many teenagers want to drive around town or go to Santa Cruz with their friends. Many parents worry about their teenagers driving other teenagers around and they worry about what the teenagers may…
What are the mental health issues of indigenous people in Canada? Indigenous mental health issues in Canada have been a significant concern for many years. Indigenous peoples in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, experience disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges compared to the general population. These issues are rooted in a…
Loneliness is a universal experience, but it can feel especially present in a big city like New York. It’s easy to feel disconnected and isolated, even amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. One of my favorite quotes on loneliness comes from, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff.…
Navigating the corporate world can be overwhelming, and setting boundaries is crucial to maintaining mental and physical well-being. Here are ten boundary-setting phrases you can use to establish clear boundaries and protect your time and energy. “I need to set some boundaries around my work hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.” Establishing clear boundaries…
If you’ve gone through your recent “mindless scroll” of social media this morning, I am willing to bet you’ve seen several people on a beautiful tropical vacation, celebrating an engagement with a #ringselfie, making an Alix Earle reference (hey, she lives a pretty cool life!), or starting a new position at a promising company. I…
“What are we doing to our kids?” is a quote from Cameron Crowe, who wrote the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High a movie from 1982. I ask this question on a daily basis. Cameron Crowe while discussing the movie with CNN for their special report on movies made his statement about teenagers. He explained…
As I have said before, the teenagers in this generation are different from past generations. One way they are different are they question the “norm” and they are setting new standards. One area where they have set new standards is in the area of sexuality. Yes people still identify as gay, lesbian and bisexual, but…
This weekend is a big weekend. It’s Memorial Day weekend, it’s also the beginning of graduations celebrations and it’s the beginning of summer too. For many teenagers this means parties, hanging out with friends and staying out late. It’s a popular weekend to celebrate by drinking, smoking and some teenagers head for the beaches or…
Ever wake up in a horrible, rotten mood? What kind of day can you expect to have? A horrible, rotten one, right? Why? Because the way you feel determines what happens in your life. That’s why tending to our emotions, making sure we feel good, is the most important work we can do. Until we…