May 30, 2017 | Growth, Happiness, Students & Youth
Attachment, the pull of two people towards one another, is at the heart of relationships, whether or not we are aware of it. When all is in order, we can simply follow our instincts. But something has changed; societal structures for healthy child-parent attachments...
Aug 24, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety, Happiness
One of the simplest and most effective tools to reduce stress and improve mental health is walking. Have you heard of Shinrin-yoku? From Japan, and translated as, “forest bathing”, it is the act of walking in nature to relax and manage stress. It is a practice...
Aug 19, 2016 | Growth, Happiness
5 Tips to Both Stay Motivated and Get Some Rest this Summer Sheri CoburnJuly 11, 2016 It is no secret that summer is always long awaited. Plenty of us struggle to stay motivated at work during the warm summer months, while others struggle to slow down, get outside and...
Jul 19, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety, Happiness
Live Happier and Healthier: 10 Tips to Reduce Stress Lynda Monk March 1, 2016 According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (January 2015), stress and stress-related illnesses are on the rise. Stress is so commonplace in our fast-paced society that it seems like...
Jul 4, 2016 | Counselling, Happiness
What Is Addiction? Addiction is a condition that results when a person ingests a substance (e.g., alcohol, cocaine, nicotine) or engages in an activity (e.g., gambling, sex, shopping) that can be pleasurable but the continued use/act of which becomes compulsive and...
