It seems like the word “grief” in and of itself is heavy – and I have noticed this in the counselling room with clients, using the language and calling something out as “grief” can change the energy so quickly, with a sudden sense of heaviness rushing in. I think this is because we often think […]
Some goodbyes hit hard and you feel them right away. Others sneak up quietly, almost without warning. Like finishing a show you really love or realizing a habit you’ve had forever isn’t really a part of your life anymore. They’re small but somehow they hit anyway. Like right now, I’m reading a series that I […]
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We often hear that time heals all wounds – but when it comes to grief, it’s not such a linear path it loops, drops and twists without warning – like a steep rollercoaster ride you never asked to ride. One moment you are steady, then suddenly, a memory hits, and your stomach drops. Noone tells […]
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Today, I want to share a few things about grief that truly surprised me—both personally and professionally. Grief doesn’t follow the rules we expect it to, and sometimes the biggest revelations come from the moments we never saw coming.
Grief always follows loss – except when it doesn’t. Anticipatory grief is a period of mourning before a loss has happened. This can be experienced by individuals in a variety of different situations where a loss is impending. It may come about due to a life-altering diagnosis for yourself or another person, upon reflecting on […]
Have you noticed how the leaves have been falling lately? Like, really watching them as they drift and swirl before landing softly on the ground? There is something about it that always makes me stop for a moment. It feels peaceful and a little comforting, even though it reminds me that things are changing. Watching […]
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Something about the dark triggers your inner track star sprint and adrenalin. I don’t believe anyone has ever said “I had the best time in that pitch-black, windowless, damp room beneath earth…so cozy!” Dark basements are for demonic possession, where serial killers host their side-gigs and from time to time, water damage happens. Pop culture […]
You may not be afraid of monsters in the dark, but nighttime holds a terrifying peril for many people – insomnia. Symptoms relating to insomnia periodically affect a shocking 30% of people. Fortunately, the worst of your fears can be abated by regularly observing some simple recommendations from sleep experts. Sleep disturbances are especially common […]
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Our fears can come in all shapes and sizes. Some feel more “normal” than others. Why is that? And, how do we know whether they’re “normal”? First, on the topic of feelings – keep in mind, our feelings are a deeply personal experience. So, who really is the judge of whether something is normal at […]
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Starting therapy can feel intimidating — and that’s completely normal. In this video, our counsellor Jessica talks about some of the most common fears people have when beginning therapy, from opening up to a stranger to worrying about what to say. Together, we’ll explore why these fears show up and how therapy can actually become […]