Today, I am delighted to have a guest writer on the blog! Sheila Olson is a personal trainer from Fit Sheila who has offered to discuss the importance of sleep and the benefits that it provides. With a new norm upon us, our sleeping habits are the first to take a hit. Take a look at what Sheila has to say about the topic...

As you may or may not know, February 17th marked the start of Random Act of Kindness Week. That week is dedicated to exactly that, performing random acts of kindness. I had no idea that this even existed, but apparently it's been around since 1995, where it was originally just a day. In 2018, it was expanded to encompass a week.

I love when the new year rolls around and I'm able to hit the ground running. I feel lucky to be where I am today, but I also know that luck doesn't just happen. I know that luck is when preparation meets opportunity

The other day, as I wrapped up session with a client, he casually asked, "What do you do when you're not seeing clients?" Well, there's a lot we do when we're not in session. I came across this quote that sums it up perfectly.

Despite the preparation, we are destined to feel some dip in our mood during dark winter days. Seasonal Affective Disorder is real, folks! To lighten our spirits, I thought it would be fun to indulge in a little humour this week and search up some very relatable therapy memes. Hope you enjoy these as much as I did!

These past few weeks, I have been feeling really... shy?... I wonder if that's the right word here. It's a familiar feeling for me, especially when it comes to talking about myself and sharing my knowledge.

A quick four worded phrase that is readily available at the tip of my tongue that helps me recognize that I've been blowing things out of proportion. It is teaching me that I need to learn to quit taking life so seriously and to view things from another perspective. If you haven't guessed already, that phrase is...

Last month, I had the pleasure of being a speaker at Rehumanity Foundation's Mental Health Gala here in North York, Ontario. The organization is an international, student-led, non-profit that aims at connecting young adults and advocating for change through their various initiatives in their communities.

If you asked me who my favourite Avenger is, I always say it’s a toss up between the Incredible Hulk and Thor. Who doesn’t love a hunky, humorous, strong, confident guy, am I right?

When I was in grad school, taking my final course in Trauma Counselling, Lesson One literally had nothing to do with counselling. It had nothing to do with what happens in the therapy room and the techniques that need to be done