by Devany Benis, R Psych This is a beautiful book about grief that acknowledges the shortcomings of Western culture’s current understanding of grief and the idea that grief is something to...
by Monika Pakstas, RSW, MSW What is orthorexia? Orthorexia (or orthorexia nervosa as it is called clinically) is, in essence, an obsession with 'proper' or 'healthful' eating. It is not an official...
by Devany Benis, R Psych In this book, Suleika shares her experience of being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in her early twenties. One of the reasons this book...
by Anna Robertshaw, MSW, RSW As the summer sun begins to set and the back-to-school shuffle takes center stage, it's a good time to delve into a topic that's both important...
by Anna Robertshaw, MSW, RSW Sleep – when we’re not getting enough, it can be all we think about. Research shows that sleep is essential to maintaining our physical and mental health....
Written by Jan Pugh, R Psych The Relationship Toolbox is a series of posts t0 address tensions in our relationships with skills, perspectives and reflective questions. As social beings, we are wired...
Anna’s Training Anna holds a Masters in Clinical Social Work and is a Registered Social Worker. She has specialized training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and...
Written by Anna Robertshaw, RSW When we think of therapy, what often comes to mind is traditional ideas of talk therapy. We may have moved beyond the image of lying on...
We would like to introduce you to our newest therapist, Jan Pugh! Jan's Training Jan is a Registered Provisional Psychologist. Prior to completing her Masters in Counselling Psychology, Jan had a 25...
Guest post by Kalin Herbach, RD We are all begin life as intuitive eaters. Babies readily communicate when they are hungry, when they’ve had enough to eat, and what is enjoyable...