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Did you know, consciously engaging in an enjoyable self-care routine is proven to improve your mood, increase levels of happiness, and minimize symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression!? What’s interesting about self-care is that it can look very different for every one of us. Activities that may soothe the soul and inspire positive emotions for […]

After losing a loved one the flooding emotions of pain, disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness can become nearly debilitating. Grief and bereavement is a complex experience that can be expressed in many ways that are both unique and personal. No matter what your individual experience with grief is, it is clear that it takes a […]

Coping strategies are beneficial tools to help us deal with difficult situations and overcome them with more resilience. Whether we learn to cope with new situations as they come or have grown our skills through support networks and counselling, their purpose is to help us develop the strength and willpower to continue moving forward. Throughout […]

Did you know that by 2015, 92% of teens and young adults owned their own smartphones? As these numbers began to rise, so did feelings of anxiety, depression, social isolation, and a variety of other negative consequences. Anyone with a working smartphone device can clearly see the rapidly evolving nature of this technology right at […]

Currently, healthcare workers are experiencing ongoing stress, burnout, and immense compassion fatigue amidst multiple waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. While burnout rates have continued to climb throughout the course of the pandemic, the need to protect the mental health of our valued healthcare workers is at an all-time high. Throughout this article, we will explore […]

Many of us have experienced some form of social stress from time to time. Whether you’re presenting during a class project or attending an event where you don’t know many people, it’s certainly not uncommon to feel a sense of nervousness or self-consciousness. However, there is a form of social stress that contributes to a […]

Although the holiday season brings plenty of festive joy and cheeriness, it also comes with several unique challenges for our mental health. Whether you’re attending to stressful deadlines at work, experiencing symptoms of sadness from the sunless winter days, or grieving the loss of a loved one, it’s not abnormal for the holidays to cause […]

Dating in this generation has changed quite substantially from when our parents or possibly even our older siblings had once experienced it. From “sliding into DM’s” to swiping right on Tinder, technology has offered more ways than ever before to finding your “perfect match”. However, with the accessibility of hundreds of potential suitors, the world […]

As we make our way into the busy fall and winter seasons, many couples are experiencing the hardship of living life in another city, state, or country away from their partner. Whether you or your significant other are returning to school or taking a new job in a different city, committing to a long-distance relationship […]

For years, trust and commitment have been evaluated as two of the most pivotal aspects of any successful long-term relationship. Consider yourself, no matter what stage in the relationship, there is something to say about the value of trust that keeps two people happily committed to one another. Without it, the years you’ve spent dedicated […]