This week, we mark Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Next month, we will observe Remembrance Day, honouring those who gave their lives for our freedom. We also [...]
The internet is full of wellness advice, from sleep hacks and supplement claims to “miracle” routines promising fast results. Some tips are genuinely useful, but others are exaggerated, [...]
Grief does not always follow the calendar, yet the calendar can call grief forward. A birthday, holiday, season, or the date of a death may bring a renewed sense of absence—even after months or [...]
Invisible loss is the kind of grief that can sit quietly inside a person without anyone else noticing. It may come from the end of a relationship, the loss of a dream, a change in health, or the [...]
Guilt and shame are often used as if they mean the same thing, but they point to different emotional experiences. Guilt usually focuses on an action: “I did something wrong.” Shame focuses on [...]
Change is an important part of therapy, but it rarely happens in a straight line. People often move through stages as they begin to understand themselves, try new ways of coping, and build [...]
During my morning walk this week, I found a painted stone left beside the path. The unknown artist often places hand-painted stones along my route, and they always make me smile. I wonder about [...]
Habits shape much of daily life. From brushing our teeth to making a morning drink, repeated actions reduce the number of decisions we have to make and create a sense of structure. For mental [...]
Last night, my family and I saw the new Spiderman movie, “Brand New Day,” and I was impressed. The plot was strong, and the theme stood out: Spiderman discovered that isolating himself was [...]
“You are welcome. You belong. You are loved.” These are the words on a sign as you enter the church. About a year ago, I joined an affirming church in my community—one that openly welcomes and [...]