Blog

Grief Feel

Why Does Grief Feel Worse at Night?

Even in the happiest of times, overthinking at night is not uncommon. You get into bed, the house is quiet, you feel tired, and your guard is down. This creates an opening for rumination. Your thought process could begin on a positive note but can soon transform into something more…
Atypical Anorexia

What is Atypical Anorexia?

For many, many years, eating disorders were whispered about. Only a few people knew about them, and even fewer understood them. Fortunately, that has changed in many important ways. Disordered eating is discussed more openly and is often the topic of pop culture content. People know what to look for.…
Anorexia

How Does Anorexia Differ From Bulimia?

It’s almost always a good thing that general awareness of disordered eating has exponentially grown. What was once hidden in the shadows is now quite often an open topic of discussion across all platforms. Such knowledge can literally save lives. But the willingness to learn cannot have limits. For example,…
Neat Freak

Difference Between Being a Neat Freak and Having OCD

The term ‘OCD’ has become a part of modern lingo where people who prefer keeping things tidy and neat refer to themselves as having OCD traits. There are even several stereotypical OCD characters on television portrayed as someone obsessed with cleaning germs. Most people fail to understand that their trivial…
Counselling

7 Warning Signs Your Child Might Be in Need of Counselling

In today’s rapidly changing world, therapy is recommended for adults, but even children are no strangers to mental concerns. If you observe a dramatic change in your child’s behaviour, it may be best to visit a therapist to better understand what might be happening with them. A therapist can appropriately…
Group Therapy for Trauma

7 Benefits of Group Therapy for Trauma

Group therapy is an effective form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with a group of clients together to improve their daily functioning and coping skills. The thought of opening up about your struggles and experiences to a group of strangers might feel overwhelming or intimidating, but…
Girl teen comforted by therapist

6 Reasons Grief Comes in Waves

6 Reasons Grief Comes in Waves Everyone grieves in their life. Loss is inevitable; therefore, the emotional reaction to loss is equally as unavoidable. In the meantime, we each experience grief differently. Generally speaking, there is no right or wrong way to grieve. However, it makes a whole lot of…