You know those few weeks of the month where you’re tired, hungry, emotional and you’re about 5 seconds from having a menty-b every single day? Welcome to the luteal phase—the part of your cycle where the world feels like it’s on the verge of ending. This phase kicks in right after ovulation and lasts until your period starts, typically around 10 to 14 days. And trust me, it can feel like a rollercoaster you didn't sign up for.

The start of the new year brings a sense of excitement and possibilities. It can also be overwhelming. The pressure to set and achieve bigger, better goals can feel like a weight on our shoulders, making it hard to enjoy the things we’ve already accomplished. Finding a good balance is crucial to encourage growth and improve our resilience when things don’t go as planned. 

It’s important to remember that grief is a natural, personal, and nonlinear journey. Sometimes we feel different emotions at different times, all at various intensities, which is okay. These unpredictable instances can be overwhelming, making it difficult to navigate our emotions. Self-care can help regulate our emotions, reduce stress and increase resilience during challenging times. It may not always be easy to prioritize self-care especially when we are coping with some form of loss. In this post, we cover how grief affects well-being, how self-care can help, and more.

We’ve established that boundaries are essential to many aspects of our well-being. Without them, we run the risk of being hurt, overwhelmed or stressed.  
You may be wondering how to set these limits with loved ones, colleagues, classmates etc – we’ll discuss this in today’s post! 

With the rise of social media and the constant sharing of new pieces of information, you may have heard people mentioning emotional intelligence – but what is it exactly? Keep reading and we’ll discuss what it is, the key pillars, why it is so important, and more! 

Have you ever felt the sting of jealousy and wondered how to handle it? In this post, we’ll explore what jealousy is, how it affects our lives, and share practical tips to help you manage this complex emotion. Keep reading to learn more!

While the winter months can bring excitement for some, it also comes with challenges. Implementing self-care strategies helps you to ensure you take care of your well-being this season! Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start, so continue reading to better understand what these challenges might look like and strategies to support! 

 Have you ever left an interaction feeling off, or uncomfortable, potentially wondering what you could do to prevent feeling like that next time? The answer could be setting boundaries! In today’s post, we cover what boundaries are, why they’re important and tips on how to identify where you may need to set them.

In the fast-paced and often demanding world we live in, it's not uncommon to experience ups and downs in our mental health. While some challenges can be navigated independently or with the support of friends and family, there are moments when seeking the help of a therapist becomes crucial for our well-being.  

Stress and anxiety can often be hard to manage, and sometimes in the moment, it’s hard to know what to do. Grounding techniques allow you to bring your focus back to the present, acting as an anchor! Knowing some of these techniques can be helpful on a day-to-day basis and is good to have in your toolkit.  

In this post, we address the importance of calming strategies like these, when to use them, examples, and more to ensure that you are prepared in those anxious and stressful moments!  

As exciting as the holidays can be, there is often added stress, anxieties, pressure, etc. that come with them. Taking care of your mental health is very important, however, we recognize that this can be challenging!  

Keep reading to learn more about how to be mindful this holiday season and explore some signs, causes, resources, etc.  

Psychedelics are a type of drug or substance class that can put users in an altered state of consciousness and perception. They can help shift the individuals' typical perspectives or cognitive patterns.
Let’s explore psychedelic assisted-therapy, how it works and who can benefit from it.

Often, when you hear something about a breakup, you probably automatically think that it has to do with a romantic relationship, not a friendship. The reality is that friendship breakups can be just as challenging and it's okay to feel that impact. Coping with a friendship breakup is no cakewalk, but it's a normal thing that most people have experienced at some point in their lives. 

In this post, we will break down some of the reasons why this happens and useful tips/tools to help you work through this! 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, often causes individuals to have symptoms like disorganization, impulsivity, and frustration. These symptoms can impact areas like communication or intimacy, which can create challenges in relationships. It is important to understand the impacts ADHD can have, so that individuals and couples can learn strategies to help support themselves and create strong connections.  

Nowadays, there are a lot of mental health professionals who have different educational, training, and work backgrounds. Some of the most common include titles such as Social Worker, Psychologist, and Psychotherapist.  

Do you find that you are often prioritizing pleasing others over your own personal needs and happiness? Well, this might mean you are a people pleaser!  

People pleasing is very common, however, overtime can lead to things like burnout, a lack of boundaries, and more! Sometimes it can be hard to know if this applies to you, so, in this post, we provide a breakdown of signs, causes, whys, and how to move away from some of these habits! 

Having access to mental health care is so important, and we recognize that sometimes life circumstances like finances, socioeconomic status, location, etc. can create barriers. That said, when seeking out more accessible care, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start and can be overwhelming.  

In this blog post, we have compiled a list of accessible and affordable mental health resources across Canada and broken it down by provinces and territories! 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, more commonly known as CBT, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, known as DBT, are two popular modalities in the therapy field. Both are forms of psychotherapy that look at the interplay of cognitions and behaviour, but they differ in how they address these concepts.

Nowadays, technology has created many opportunities for getting the help we need in an online and accessible format! Specifically, in the healthcare field, practitioners can conduct a variety of services over the phone, through telehealth platforms, and videoconferencing. In this post, we will cover some of the common questions and tips surrounding online therapy and outline how it might be a good fit for you!

Expressive Arts Therapy and Visual Art Therapy continue to become more useful and popular techniques in therapy.  

The beauty of this type of therapy is that it is very customizable and can cater to the support you need. Both Expressive Arts and Visual Arts have been shown to support both mental and physical health and can help you express thoughts and feelings that would otherwise be difficult to articulate. Let’s dive deeper into how your inner artist can help support your well-being!