A client walks into her therapists’ office in obvious distress. She is nearly incapacitated with grief, and is barely able to find the chair she always uses to sit and talk to her therapist. She is so upset, she is nearly suicidal; believing that the world is so filled with evil there is no sense […]
Stress Counselling Toronto
Virtually everyone experiences stress from time to time and, while a small amount of stress can motivate us, too much stress or prolonged stress, can be damaging to both your physical and mental health. Stress typically begins as pressure – from yourself or others – and if you are unable to cope with this pressure, […]
Top 10 Tips For Coping With Holiday Stress
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, it’s time for my annual missive on coping with holiday stress. This year, instead of generalities and platitudes (of which I may have been guilty in the past), I would like to offer a list of 10 specific steps you can take to help you manage stress […]
Fall Is For Reflection – Not Depression
Fall is a time of reflection for many; a time for looking inward and taking stock. For some however, it’s can also be a gloomy time of year, leading to depression. For some mothers in particular, once the hectic pace of the back-to-school season comes to an end, and life begins to settle down a […]