Why Ignoring Mild Depression Can Lead to More Intense Depressive Episodes
Do you find yourself (or someone you know or love) saying some of these phrases? “I’m Fine… Just Tired.” “It’s[…]
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Intergenerational Trauma and Intergenerational Strength: Trauma Therapy For Claiming Both
If you’re finding your way here because you’re tired of carrying patterns that don’t feel like they even started with[…]
Read moreUnlearning People-Pleasing: Reclaiming Your Voice After a Lifetime of De-Selfing and Enmeshment
There’s a specific pain I see in therapy that comes from spending a whole life trying to keep the peace.[…]
Read moreHow to Help Teens Reconnect After Conflict
If you’ve ever stood outside a closed door listening to your teens yell, slam, or shut down, you know how[…]
Read moreFamily-Filled Holiday Dread? Building Skill and Emotional Resilience Through the Holidays
As the holidays approach, many people feel the familiar pressure of returning to family environments that bring up old wounds,[…]
Read morePhubbing, Loneliness, and the Quiet Loss of Connection: What Therapists See Behind Closed Doors
If you’ve ever tried to tell your partner something important (or even not that important) and they responded with, “Sorry—what?”[…]
Read moreEarly Snow, Darker Days: Grief, Depression, and the Weight of Seasonal Change
In southern Ontario, the snow came early this year. It was heavy, wet, and startlingly white against the still-golden leaves[…]
Read moreParenting Teens Through Sibling Conflict: When to Intervene, and When to Step Back
If you’re parenting teens (and I have – across 2 generations and a blended family), you’ve likely found yourself asking[…]
Read moreWhen Sibling Rivalry Takes Over: Parenting Teens Through Conflict Without Losing Yourself
If you’re parenting teens (or preteens), you’ve likely seen it: slammed doors, sharp words, or one child withdrawing while another[…]
Read moreTrauma and the Window of Tolerance: Finding Your Way Back to Steady Ground
You might recognize the feeling: you wake up already tired, scroll the news before you’ve even had coffee, and your[…]
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