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Reparenting in Real Life: Finding Parental Qualities in Other Adults

Reparenting in Real Life: Finding Parental Qualities in Other Adults Not everyone grows up with the kind of parental relationship they need. Sometimes a parent was absent, physically or emotionally. Sometimes Read More

Not so Merry and Bright? Managing Grief during the Holidays

Grief doesn't leave just because its the holiday season. Understanding how to manage, and control grief during festive times can be very important. Read More

I believe strongly in consent.... so why do I find it so hard to say 'no'

Kids need to hear 'no' and listen to it in order to be able to say it themselves in hard situations. Its hard to learn to say 'no' as an adult.... its not just about rape culture - people pleasing, sacrificing self-care, putting the needs of others first, caregiver burnout. Read More

Inner Child - the child that never leaves you

“Stop acting like a child,” or “grow up,” or “you need to toughen up.” So much of our negative language revolves around avoiding our more childlike traits. It is less Read More

What's the deal with diagnosis?

Diagnosis….. For a lot of us, ‘diagnosis’ can be a big, daunting word, especially when it comes to mental health.  Often, clients see a benefit in mental health support but Read More

Empowering Yourself Through Perimenopause: A Guide to Self-Advocacy and Pushing Back Against Medical Gaslighting

Perimenopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that marks the transition towards menopause. For many, it begins in their late 30s or early 40s, and its effects can Read More

10 Coping Strategies for Managing Post-Inaugural Stress

In the days following the recent transition in political leadership, many of us may be struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety as we collectively move through this period of Read More

To Attach or Not to Attach

Valentine’s Day can either be a day of joy with dedicated time with your partner, filled with chocolates, hearts and sometimes “I love yous,” or it can be a day Read More

Wintering and Boundaries

Well, it's that time of year again. What time may you ask? The time when there is more darkness than daylight in a day, or when we have to sit Read More

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