The Benefits of Taking A Break
The Benefits of Taking a Break By Jessica White, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA (Counselling Psychology), CPRO This time of year can be very challenging. There is so much to remember, there are a lot of expectations, and there are traditions that need to be withheld even when it just doesn’t feel like the right time […]
Adjusting to the Fall Time Change
Adjusting to the Fall Time Change By Jessica White, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO, BSc, MA (Counselling Psychology) On November 3, 2024, daylight savings ends and the clocks go back an hour. Even though it is only a one hour shift, studies show that the time change affects our mood, energy levels and possibly one’s reaction […]
Understanding Your Natural Sleep System
Understanding Your Natural Sleep System By Jessica White, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO, BSc, MA (Counselling Psychology) Sleep is the foundation for our health and well-being. If we aren’t sleeping well we are more susceptible to illness, our bodies have a harder time healing from injuries and we can feel foggy, irritable, and anxious. Most importantly, […]
Becoming a Canuck!
Becoming a Canuck! Sharon, Office Manager with Canada Official at Citizenship Ceremony I recently became a Canadian Citizen and thought I’d share my experience on becoming part of “Team Canada”. I emigrated to Ontario in 2014 with my husband and daughter from a small coastal town (Southport) outside of Liverpool, England. We found life in […]
Be Here Now – 2 simple practices
Be Here Now – 2 Simple Practices Author: Tara McGee, MSW, RSW, DipTIRP Psychotherapist, OCSWSSWDespite the fact that I’m a psychotherapist/yoga therapist, even I become stressed out, despite knowing so many ways to relax! In those moments, for me to remember – I actually do possess skills, abilities and internal resources that I can turn […]