It is now March, and spring is quickly approaching. March is also Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which provides an important opportunity to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and break stigma. It is a time to recognize and celebrate both the strengths and challenges of neurodiverse individuals. There are often misunderstandings surrounding neurodiversity, which makes education about […]

If you can read this blog from start to finish without stopping or multi-tasking you are probably in the minority.   Today it is common to hear that people struggle to read through a full book from start to finish, get distracted while doing mono-tasks, or get caught infinitely scrolling through TikTok (and realize that hours have gone by).  We live in a world where […]

 A lot of neurodivergent people mask, hiding their natural ways of thinking, moving, or reacting just to fit in. It might feel like the only way to get through the moment, but over time, it can leave you feeling drained, stressed, and even shake your confidence and mental health.  Understanding masking through the lens of […]

Family Day is an important day to reflect on the importance of family. We can celebrate with family any day and anywhere, but Family Day is a good reminder about making time for our loved ones. There is no true definition of family, but family can be biological or chosen. Do not forget about our […]

If you have been to a therapy session before, you might have been asked to describe your childhood or asked about any significant events that occurred during your childhood. There is a reason for this. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) shape our emotional, physical and relational health, and set up the framework for how we see […]

I don’t know about you, but when I think about Valentine’s Day, I often think about couples, families, or children celebrating love for one another. But what about celebrating Valentine’s Day by loving ourselves? I have always believed that self-love is crucial to showing up wholeheartedly in our everyday lives. Like myself, I don’t think […]

Our bodies and minds are deeply intuitive. They don’t act at random; they respond to what they’re living through. When life feels unpredictable, when emotions feel overwhelming, or when stress becomes constant, the body looks for ways to feel steady. Sometimes, food or body-related behaviours become part of that process. Restriction, rigidity, or control can […]

“I’m fine” is often the quickest answer, and sometimes the most complicated one. Many people say it because, on paper, things look okay. They’re working, caring for others, keeping up with responsibilities, and doing what needs to be done. Life is moving forward, and they’re moving with it. From the outside, everything appears manageable. Bills […]

Many people struggle with setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, but everyone can learn this as a skill through practice!  Unhealthy boundaries can take two different forms: too loose, or too rigid. Boundaries that are too loose often occur when you feel like you can’t say no or are afraid of how others will respond to you if you do. Boundaries that are too rigid may occur as a self-protective behaviour when people feel unreliable […]

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