If you have ever been on a plane, one of the first things that the flight attendants do, is the safety demonstration.  One part of that is very relevant for life that is not up in the air:  put the oxygen mask on yourself before anyone else!   

If you have been asking yourself this question, this blog is for you!  It may be that you have been asking yourself these types of questions…

“Wherever you go, there you are” is a quote attributed to Jon Kabat-Zinn in his book Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life. This phrase highlights the idea that no matter where you travel or what problems you encounter, you cannot escape yourself and your thoughts.

Let’s get one thing straight: ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) isn’t a laziness problem. It’s not an excuse. It’s not something someone can “just grow out of” or “discipline their way through.” It’s a neurodevelopmental condition – which is a fancy way of saying the brain is wired differently. Not broken. Not inferior. Just different.

Embracing Ourselves and Others on the Path to Healing

Acceptance, a word so often whispered in therapy rooms and recovery circles, carries a weight that both liberates and challenges us. From a counsellor’s viewpoint, acceptance is not merely a passive surrender but an active, transformative process that lies at the heart of personal growth and emotional healing.

Are you an early riser or a person who prefers a late start to their day? Either way, how do you ensure that you are getting enough sleep? Most adults between the ages of 18 to 64 need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night for optimal health.

Picture This: You are walking in the mall, enjoying your day of window shopping. Suddenly you hear a bit of a song that is being played through the speakers – the same song that you had on loop during a particularly rough time in your life.

Did you know that there are different types of anger? Anger comes in many forms and can be shaped by what is triggering it or what is going on beneath the surface of the anger. 

Therapy can be a powerful tool for helping you manage life’s problems and better understand yourself.  It can help you develop skills to deal with tough times and emotions.  So how can therapy be a benefit for you?

How do you deal with anger?  There isn’t a one size fits all when it comes to anger.  It has many forms depending on the trigger, how it is being expressed and what is actually going on beneath the surface of the anger.