Epilepsy and Mental health
Epilepsy was one of those things I didn’t think much of, until I got diagnosed with it that is. Even then it took me such a long time to figure out what it meant for me, my identity…
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Parenting Fatigue: Nurturing Yourself Amidst the Challenges
Parenting is an incredible journey, but let’s be real – it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. We all face sleepless nights and an endless list of responsibilities, and it’s no wonder that parents often feel exhausted. Parenting fatigue…
Continue ReadingIsolation Tips for COVID-19
So you’re feeling isolated, eh? Here are some ideas and tips on how to help yourself get through the isolation you’re feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolation can be scary In these unprecedented times, most people are uncertain…
Continue ReadingThe Grief Hangover
Have you ever been anticipating and anticipating and anticipating grief to the point that once the occasion happens you feel the energy sucked right out of you afterwards? I like to call this the grief hangover. Anticipating the…
Continue ReadingIdentifying and Coping With Burnout
Who is affected by burnout? In my counselling practice, I have the great fortune to work with many clients who also work in a helping field. A good number of my clients are nurses, social workers, youth workers,…
Continue ReadingDeveloping a Stronger Self-Worth
“Self-worth has much more to do with how you truly feel about yourself, about who you are as a person, and how you value yourself.” Jacqueline Strong Self-worth is something I speak about often with clients. In the beginning,…
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