Back to school can be a challenging time for teens and parents alike. The pace of summer allows individuals to slow things down and not be as preoccupied with school obligations, homework and extracurricular activities. Teens might be excited to see old friends but can also be worried about new teachers and new classes. The…
Engaging in adolescent counseling during times of growth and transformation can prove to be extremely beneficial for youth. Teens are rapidly changing during the period of adolescent development. This includes changes in their physical appearance, emotional insight and thought processes. Teens also mature and develop at different rates from each other, which adds to the…
It is soon the start of a new year. 2024 is just around the corner! How do you want to engage in mental health and wellness as the calendar turns over? Are you thinking about starting mental health counselling? With the arrival of each new year, we are provided with an opportunity to reflect on…
Introduction It is that time of the year again. September rolls around and school begins. For adolescents, teens and parents this can be a stressful time of the year. New beginnings and transitions are exciting. But can also bring with them feelings of discomfort and anxiety. For teens with OCD and anxiety, it can be especially…
OCD Prevalence in Adolescents OCD is a commonly experienced psychiatric illness. Research has demonstrated that OCD has been found in 1% to 4% of individuals (including children, adolescents and adults) throughout the world. Individuals with OCD are often impacted in terms of education, work and social relationships. OCD may start in childhood and approximately 8…
It is that time of the year again for those of us who are living in Canada. The days are still long, but getting shorter. Night time falls just a little bit earlier than it did one month ago. And we all anticipate the first few leaves falling from the trees. This all means we…
In the weeks following the pandemic, therapists were quickly “pivoting” to offering their clients virtual therapy. In the absence of…
As I write this blog, COVID 19 rages across Canada, the hospital where I work has created a field hospital, and physicians in Ontario may…
Welcome to another blog within our Anxiety and Stress Management Blog Series. I wanted to share some ways that we can think about…
During this pandemic, how can we practice mindfulness? Let’s look into how we can experience transitions when time seems to stand still.
When we are experiencing depression, the whole world is being seen through dark-coloured glasses. What can we do?
