A mindful resource

I regularly recommend yoga to my clients (and friends and family and anyone who will listen). Sometimes people already have a practice, or a lapsed practice. Most of the time I get a look and an eye roll. I don’t blame them. Yoga can seem

When people think of mindfulness, they often think of someone sitting cross-legged in meditation. This is certainly one way to practice mindfulness, but we can find mindfulness in many ways throughout our day.

Do you ever think about how your living space affects your mental health? When you close your eyes and imagine your home, how does it make you feel? Slowly take a few minutes to do a ‘mental walk through’ of each room or area of your home and as you picture each section, notice what thoughts or feelings come up.

‘Tis the season - for colds and flu and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Fun times! It is no surprise that we are at risk for feeling low at this time of year. The days are shorter, the weather is damp, cold and dark in these parts. Colds and flus

Do you ever feel overwhelmed during the winter holidays? Even though most of us have some time off at this time of year, many of us are inundated with activities.  Some commitments are enjoyable; but even too much of a good thing is still too much. For other people, this is a challenging time of year.

I have been struck time and again by how much patience we have needed over the past three years. COVID ground the world to a halt. Supply issues have meant waiting for goods and

The end of the year brings its fair share of celebration. Even with the ideal plans, the best company, and every item on your wish list ticked off, the holidays require plenty of energy. The boldest extrovert might

Every November, Men’s Mental Health Month brings awareness to the specific ways men struggle with their mental and emotional wellbeing. Reflecting on these challenges can help us to better understand them and support the men in our lives well beyond the month of November.

Autumn has arrived, and as the days grow colder and the sunlight dwindles, many find themselves overwhelmed by changes in emotional routines. The worsening weather, the increased time indoors, and the pressures of the holidays can all impact our moods.

Humans are a uniquely musical species. We don’t often consider how incredible that is. You don’t need to compose symphonies or even play

September has arrived, which means a return to routine for many of us. Adieu to late night BBQs and impromptu camping trips, hello early morning classes and coffee-fuelled carpools. So your sleep schedule

Grounding is a tool to bring you back to the present moment when you feel anxious, or the world around you feels chaotic. The grounding tool below uses the senses

The landscape of sexuality and gender continues to unfold. As I write this, I am aware that this document could already be out-of-date. For some people who fall into normative sexuality and gender categories

As I speak with people in my practice, I can’t help but notice the strain everyone is feeling. The anticipated winter holidays were quashed again with orders to keep things small and avoid gathering. Just when we thought we were in the clear, another variant.

It was Blue Monday last week, deemed the saddest day of the year. I have been reflecting on my interactions with people during January, and I have to say the world seems particularly down.