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Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world around us has shifted dramatically. The repercussions of this global crisis has greatly devastated millions of families. Of the many people affected, new parents are presented with even more uncertainty than ever before. Right now you may be feeling isolated, stressed, exhausted, or perhaps a mixture […]

The Mental Health Implications for First Responders After Experiencing Traumatic Events First responders provide essential services to the entire community. These brave individuals provide on-scene response and face challenging and dangerous situations every day. They consistently risk their own lives despite facing multiple dangers in order to provide support to disaster survivors, and as such, […]

Insights from a School Board Leader and Mother “When 'I' is replaced by 'We', even illness becomes wellness.” - unknown When did you first hear about the shut down for COVID-19? How did you get the news – and how did you tell your children? Does it matter? Absolutely This moment in time is in […]

Q + A with a registered social worker and psychotherapist about caring for our mental health over the holidays during a pandemic. With summer well behind us and the colder months approaching, we are heading into our first holiday season with the pandemic on our minds. Many of us wonder what these winter months will […]

Do you feel pressure from friends or family to delight in the fall season? From the fall colours to the pumpkin flavoured treats, and your favourite cozy sweater, we can seem to forget this time of year is quite difficult for many people. With the fall season winding down and a decrease in temperatures and […]

“Are you even listening?!” How many times have you heard this? If you’re anything like me, my guess is quite a lot. Most often, such a response isn’t elicited due to me deliberately being disrespectful or simply not caring. It really comes down to this truth: listening is hard. Before you start rolling your eyes […]

I remember my own back-to-school seasons so vividly. The period between August winding down and September starting up was always a time filled with excitement and, of course, a tinge of nervousness. I have memories of picking out school supplies, wondering who would be in my classes, and who my teacher would be. It feels […]

Each of us approach the concept of self-care with different perspectives and opinions. Some of us subscribe to the belief that no matter what, we always need to put the wellbeing of others before ourselves, therefore perceiving self-care as predominantly selfish. While others of us are advocates for self-care understanding it to be a necessary […]

We can all agree that a wedding is fun, but a marriage? They’re not exactly a piece of cake.  Marriages can be one of the most important relationships we can experience in our lifetimes, though. When a marriage is secure, it can add to our lives feeling meaningful and fulfilled.  We know that marriage can […]

At On Your Mind Counselling, we believe that relationships are the cornerstone of a meaningful life.  Think about your favourite things to do. My guess is that you enjoy sharing meals with loved ones, engaging in meaningful conversations with those who know you best, and sharing new experiences with your partner.  It doesn’t matter if […]