I consider myself to be an avid journaler. As a person who loves to journal, I find clarity in organizing my thoughts and understanding my state of mind. I often look back at my journal entries and I’m overcome with gratitude reflecting on the obstacles I have overcome. Journaling has allowed me to look…
In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions. Whether it’s stress from work, a disagreement with a loved one, or feelings of sadness or anger, it’s crucial to find healthy ways to process and manage these emotions. Here are some effective strategies to help you navigate…
Nurturing Resilience: A Therapist’s Guide to Easing Back-to-School Stress As the summer days give way to the crispness of autumn, the familiar buzz of back-to-school preparations fills the air. While this transition can be exciting for some, it often brings with it a wave of stress and anxiety for students, parents, and educators alike. As…
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based model of therapy that aims to teach people new skills and strategies that can enable them into creating fulfilling lives.1 What is DBT? Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). DBT is designed to help manage emotional dysregulation, increased distress tolerance, and improve…
Codependency Patterns in Chronic Illness Written by: Tracey Nguyen, RN MN Did you know that codependency and chronic illness are linked? There is a clear relationship between codependent behaviour and chronic disease, even cancer. Codependency is normalized in our culture and society but it’s only harmful to the self because of the way we…
Sometimes when we are struggling we look for answers to complex questions, we often become bewildered as to where to look. As when we look for the meaning of life, the answer is in the question itself, it is “MEANING”. And to know this provides us great benefit, as everything we do in life comes…
The concept or perhaps the notion of motion, while it stems from physics, has a far deeper and philosophical element to it, of which our mental health is dependent. Motion is beyond something that we just “do”. As motion is something that we take little notice of until we are literally motionless. Just like when…
Climate Change Anxiety: How Therapy Can Offer Support and Healing As a Registered Psychotherapist based in Ontario, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of climate change anxiety on individuals’ mental health. The growing concern about our planet’s future has led to a surge in psychological distress. In this article, I aim to shed light…
Bioavailability refers to the amount that one’s body can absorb and use a nutrient or drug. Before breaking down how our body absorbs specific compounds, let’s talk about broader backdrop subjects; macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins and have a very high bioavailability; meaning that our body readily absorbs macronutrients. On the other hand, micronutrients, essential…
Navigating the overwhelming information about agriculture, nutrient density, and fruits and vegetables can get all too complicated. So, let’s break down some of the key subjects and learn how to approach this issue head-on. We’ll talk about what causes the loss of key nutrients and how you should modify your diet as a result of…