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What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?

Advice, Anxiety, Blog, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, Therapy, TriggersNovember 26, 20251KViews 1Like 1Comment

You’ve probably heard of a panic attack before. The mirage of symptoms can be frightening, and sometimes misinterpreted as a heart attack or even stroke. Around 4% of Canadians will experience one in their lifetime. So what does a panic attack feel like?

Movember – Statistics, Facts, and Interviews About Men’s Mental Health

Anxiety, Blog, Depression, From the Blog, Men's Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, TherapyNovember 20, 2025765Views 2Likes 0Comments

To honour Movember, otherwise known as Men’s Health Month, I interviewed three men of different ages and professions to understand their experiences with mental health.

What to Do When Feeling Lost in Life

Advice, Anxiety, Blog, Depression, Focus, From the Blog, Happiness, Mental Health Awareness, TherapyNovember 18, 2025569Views 2Likes 1Comment

Life is messy, and there’s no secret that it’s tough to figure out what to do with our time here. The pressure to have a great career, a family, hobbies, and to travel, etc., starts the moment we enter school. At any age, it’s very normal to feel unsure about what path to follow. So,…

How We Help Our Clients Beat Anxiety Without Medication

Anxiety, Blog, Depression, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, TherapyNovember 5, 2025327Views 0Likes 2Comments

Fear, nervousness, stress, anxiety. We’ve all experienced these feelings at one time or another. But, when these feelings are far more intense than the average experience, or persist in the absence of a stressor, this can indicate an anxiety disorder.

Can Online Therapy Really Work as Well as In-Person?

Blog, Depression, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, stress, TherapyOctober 29, 2025397Views 1Like 2Comments

Especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, many services, including therapy, shifted to online formats. While some returned to in-person, other businesses continued to offer an online option. Virtual therapy is pretty popular today, allowing counsellors to help more individuals. So does it really work as well as in-person?

The Benefits of Having One Lazy Day A Week

Blog, Burnout, From the Blog, Happiness, Mental Health Awareness, stress, TherapyOctober 22, 2025554Views 1Like 3Comments

In many cultures, self-worth is closely tied to an individual’s ability to be productive. This mindset can make it difficult to “allow” yourself to relax and feel like it’s okay to take a day off. But, emerging research indicates that dedicating one day a week to low-stress, low-responsibility activities can help to reduce anxiety, burnout,…

7 Things a Parent Should Know Before Their Child Starts Therapy

ADHD, Anxiety, AuDHD, Autism, Blog, Child Mental Health, Depression, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, motherhood, parenting,, stress, TherapyOctober 15, 2025286Views 0Likes 1Comment

When your young one begins therapy, it can be a nerve-racking experience. It can be stressful not knowing how they’ll react, what they’ll discuss or what your part may be. To make the process smoother, we’ve compiled a list of tips to read before your child’s first session.

World Mental Health Day – Accessibility During Catastrophes

Anxiety, Blog, Depression, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, stress, Therapy, Trauma, TriggersOctober 10, 2025288Views 1Like 1Comment

This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is increasing accessible mental health resources for those affected by catastrophes and disasters. Read on for some facts about mental health in these circumstances.