Welcome back to the blog! Given that our blog day coincides with Bell Canada’s national Let’s Talk day, this is a great opportunity to shed a light on the importance of mental health. While we do not need a major telecommunications provider to tell us that mental health is a significant aspect of our well-being and that we should be kind to ourselves and others, the extensive coverage this campaign receives will hopefully normalize bringing up mental health concerns. With all

Hello! Happy New Year! Welcome back to the blog! You made it to a new decade, congratulations! The holiday season is usually marked by family gatherings, which come with their own set of challenges depending on varying factors. While some families spend an overall neutral and pleasant time, the majority of family gatherings feature at least one negative experience. Some families experience the holidays while grieving the loss of a loved one, others may have had to re-live tra

I often get asked “what is therapy anyway?” when I mention that I am a psychotherapist. There are many preconceived notions ranging from “do you just prescribe a bunch of pills?” to “so people come to your office, lay down on a chaise longue, and you analyze their dreams?”- or my personal favourite “can you read my mind?!?!?”. The answer is to all of the above is a resounding no (although I wish the latter option was feasible). While the concept of dream analysis has existed