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Whether or not trauma can cause anxiety is a huge question in and of itself. It’s one I often hear within the context of counselling. Or, it is something I get curious with clients about at [...]

I often have clients step into therapy with significant trauma. The result is high anxiety, maybe depression, confusion, anger or resentment and almost always a somatic (physical) response to all [...]

I recall once hearing the phrase that the only way out is through. What do you feel as you read those words? I think it strikes me so deep because it’s true. And it’s hard. It can be [...]

I talk with clients often, about the dark stuff. Those moments, seasons, years that just seem bleak. At the very least, they’ve stolen much of my clients’ stories. Some days the [...]

You love to think. Maybe you’re excellent at self-reflection – or reflection in general. You might pride yourself on your ability to analyze, anticipate and really dig into the [...]

You made it to the Fall! Summer may have been amazing but you expected the routine and these crisp mornings would be welcome. Or, maybe summer was a slog and the shortening days have been welcome [...]

Mother’s Day thoughts can bring such a mixture of emotions, expectations and perhaps even triggering memories. You might notice you feel light and tingly excitement – maybe you’re even [...]

You notice you’re struggling to say ‘no’ when friends, family members, co-workers, your partner or even your kids need something. Maybe your head wants to say ‘yes’ to their request. But your [...]

I find it pretty fascinating that your earliest days, weeks and months play a role through the rest of your life when it comes to relationships! The quality and the type of your early childhood [...]

You’ve noticed recently, that it doesn’t take much to suddenly be arguing with your partner. You didn’t intend to say the wrong thing, but somehow you said or did something and [...]