Are you feeling heart-ached, broken and full of sorrow over communication? The good news is this is probably much easier to solve than it feels! By utilizing the following practices first with a loved one, second with yourself, and third (if you like) with God, you will become happier, grateful and relieved pretty quickly! Anyone […]
Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Many people experiencing burnout are still showing up for work, caring for others, and getting through their day. On the outside, they seem fine. Underneath, they may feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unable to truly relax. Common signs of burnout can include: • Feeling constantly “on” […]
We owe it to Canadian men and boys toprioritize their mental health ROB WHITLEY AND ERIN O’TOOLECONTRIBUTED TO THE GLOBE AND MAILPUBLISHED NOVEMBER 10, 2025FOR SUBSCRIBERS‘Men’s Sheds’ are a growing global movement of informal social clubs for men to build friendships, learnnew skills and help their communities.Home Canada Business Investing Life Opinion World Politics […]
When people think about chronic pain or chronic illness, they often focus on the physical symptoms. The pain. The fatigue. The appointments. The medications. The limitations. What is talked about less often are the losses that can come with living in a body that no longer functions the way it once did. Many people living […]
When people think about addiction or substance use, the conversation often focuses on what needs to stop. Stop drinking. Stop using. Stop gambling. Stop smoking. Stop numbing. While these conversations can be important, they sometimes miss a critical question: What is the substance or behaviour doing for you? This question is not about making excuses. […]
I was on a podcast recently (Airdrie Inside, if you want to track it down) and the host asked me to explain EMDR. I reached for the metaphor I always reach for, because it works: think of the way your mind processes experience like a paper shredder quietly running in the background. Most of […]
You’re not overreacting. And you’re not “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “too much.” But sometimes it might feel like that’s the story you’re telling yourself after a reaction you didn’t fully understand—an argument that escalated quickly, a sudden shutdown, a wave of anxiety when someone pulls away, or that intense urge to fix, explain, or […]
Many people come to therapy saying, “I have anger issues.” What often follows is a story of feeling misunderstood, values undermined, boundaries pushed, overwhelmed, dismissed, hurt, exhausted, or pushed beyond their limits. The truth is that anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions. We are often taught that anger is bad, dangerous, disrespectful, or […]
Sometimes we know that a belief is no longer helping us—and still cannot seem to let it go. It may sound like: “I have to handle everything myself.” “If I make a mistake, people will think I am incapable.” “If I set a boundary, they will leave.” “I need to know exactly what will happen […]
Burnout is a form of emotional exhaustion that can occur in response to persistent and unrelenting stress. Since COVID-19 lockdowns, many people struggled to establish boundaries between work and home, and, in some cases, to juggle the twin demands of work, home school and childcare with no supports in place – the perfect combination of […]
