We are nearing the end of 2024! Can you believe how quickly the year has flown by? It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating the start of the new year, and now we are here, looking back on all that this year has brought us. It is a reminder of how time moves fast, […]
Managing holiday burnout involves setting boundaries, embracing imperfection, and making time for self-care to maintain mental health and balance during the stressful holiday season.
Seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), can be managed through strategies like embracing sunlight, maintaining a regular routine, staying physically active, fostering social connections, and being kind to oneself during the darker months.
Movember raises awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention by encouraging open dialogue, challenging societal norms, and supporting men in seeking help for mental health struggles.
Carrying the spirit of Thanksgiving forward involves practicing self-compassion, embracing small moments of connection, and cultivating gratitude year-round to support mental well-being.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honors the survivors and children lost to Canada’s residential school system, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive mental health care, education, and support for healing and reconciliation.
Amidst busy schedules, prioritizing regular check-ins, shared activities, and mindfulness can help nurture relationships and strengthen connections, even during stressful times.
Pursuing happiness involves giving yourself permission to be happy, cultivating a positive mindset through intentional actions like smiling and practicing gratitude, which can create a cycle of joy and resilience.
Happiness is achievable by shifting our focus from negativity to appreciating the positive moments in life, counteracting our brain’s natural tendency to focus on the negative.
Play therapy empowers children to express emotions, externalize problems, and build skills in a natural, developmentally appropriate way, while also fostering parent-child connection and healing beyond the therapy room.
