There isn’t a how-to guide when it comes to grief support. While everyone will experience it at least once throughout their lifetime, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to how to handle or navigate it. The grieving process is unique to each individual, depending on their relationship with the person…
Picture this: you go from working 40+ hours a week with set routines and schedules, then one day, you retire and that routine is gone. People, places, and things you used to see are now memories, and it’s time to make new ones. When planning for retirement, it’s common to…
There are over 6 billion people in the world and no two people are exactly the same. Each and every person will have their own background, history, hobbies, interests, qualities, skills, and more. Since no two people are exactly the same, it can make it more difficult in certain situations,…
When you think about it, parenting children today should be easier than ever before. Thanks to technology, you can check in on your kids often, stay connected with your whole family, have groceries delivered to your front door, and even monitor your little ones from your phone. However, multiple studies…
If you’re a parent or about to be one, you’ve undoubtedly researched different parenting styles. Maybe you already have an idea of the kind of parent you want to be and how you want to guide and discipline your child. One particular parenting style that has gained popularity over the…
If you were asked to name all the attributes you desire in a partner, where would validating appear on your list? Would it even be included? You see, plenty of folks will justifiably talk about trust, honesty, open-mindedness, and more. But there’s just not enough conversation about the art of…
As adults, we envision childhood as the most carefree time of a person’s life. However, children can feel stress just like adults do. In fact, their stress is often overlooked or hand-waved away. Understanding these unseen pressures and learning how to alleviate them is crucial for teaching them healthy coping…
Every time you meet someone new — a friend, co-worker, neighbour, potential partner, etc. — your attachment style comes into play. Even when both of you feel an instant connection, it doesn’t mean all will go smoothly. This is because each of us learned what we know about attachments without…
You’ve probably heard of the fight-or-flight response. Put simply, it’s a phrase used to describe two ways a person might react to stress. As the words imply, they may sometimes flee the situation, and other times, they may opt to stand their ground. That said, there’s also a response that…
Divorce is a tough experience for anyone, but men often face unique emotional challenges during this time. It is important to understand these feelings and to find healthy ways to cope. Let’s look at the common emotions men feel during divorce, how these affect men’s mental health, and offer some…