Sleep and mental health are deeply intertwined. When we struggle with depression, restful sleep often feels out of reach—nights become...

Work can be one of the most rewarding parts of life, but it can also leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of ourselves. Many...

High-functioning depression is a term frequently used in clinical and lay settings to describe individuals who experience persistent...

This year more than any, Friluftsliv (pronounced " free-luftz-leev") may hold the key to our experience of winter. Going into our eighth...

We have all heard of the word trauma in one context or another. You may have heard it in casual conversation, where someone says: “And...

Since there are not a large number of psychotherapists or psychologists in Ottawa, ON who are trained in EMDR therapy, it would not be...

In Burnout - Part 1, I explain what the term "burnout" means, and what it may feel like if you are experiencing it in your life. ...

Whether it comes from a friend, a colleague, or ourselves, we have all heard the words "burned out" in every day conversations. By the...

Each and every one of us has the freedom to say things to ourselves, things that no one else can hear. The question is: How well do we...

Struggles with mental health can make us feel anything but ourselves. Whether it’s depression , anxiety , stress , grief , addiction ,...

Now that the school year has begun, there is excitement in the air. But, as most of us have experienced in our lives, there can be...

Have you ever noticed how the month of September brings a sense of renewal and vitality to a lot of people? During our formative years,...

Have you ever been stuck in traffic and thought, “The rest of my day is going to be totally ruined now.”? If someone cuts in front of you...

Did you know that Summer time can act as a trigger for depression? While many people associate a downturn in mood to the darker and...