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...

If you have ever been in therapy or even heard people talk about, you will likely hear some version of the phrase, "You have to "process"...

The traditional definition of trauma as defined by the DSM-5 limits trauma to being an actual or threatened physical experience of death,...

Bessel can der Kolk speakings about EMDR therapy and the indispensable nature of the therapy for those dealing with traumatic experiences.

Trauma is an experience that almost all of us will go through at some point in our lives. Whether it is a car accident, an act of...

EMDR (Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization) was originally developed to help war veterans cope with their traumatic experiences

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

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...

Ever wonder how social media affects your mental health? In this short video, Canada's recently named Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Bailey...

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...

This quick 4 minute video tackles the complex question: What Is Depression? In short: The feeling of depression is an emotion, mainly...

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

We have all heard about the benefits of goal setting - having a clear focus, optimizing time and resources - but have you ever heard...

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...

"Life's beauty, is inseparable from it's fragility". In the following video, Harvard psychologist Susan David discusses emotional courage....

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...

Mindfulness is often described as: "paying attention, on purpose". If you do not find that description very helpful, you are not alone. ...

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...