Often, we may get asked the question “so how do you take care of yourself on a daily basis?” The answer to the question frequently met with a blank stare, glossy eyes or, confusion. Living in a society with so much pressure “to do” and...
The holidays can mean different things to different people. While for many, the end of one year and the start to another brings happiness, love and connection, however for others, the sights and sounds of the holiday season can trigger increased stress, trauma or mental...
Expressive therapy modalities have continuously become more integrated within the therapeutic process, alongside more traditional talk therapy approaches, in an effort to provide clients with opportunity for holistic care. Expressive therapies can encompass art, music and dance to create a "bottom up" approach for clients,...
It is likely you've heard the buzzword "mindfulness" thrown around somewhere- but what is it really and is it worth trying? The most widely accepted definition of mindfulness is "awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally*." Ok, let's break...