MENTAL HEALTH BLOG
Learn to grow forward.
Information, teachings and tips for anyone to reference during challenging times, stressful moments and difficult transitions.
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Senior Mental Health and the Benefits of Therapy
Are you a senior or caring for an elderly parent? We spoke to Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Jennifer Murdock, about Seniors and Mental Health and here’s what she had to say…
Everything to Know About Child Play Therapy
We spoke to Simren Kanwal about the many questions that are asked about child play therapy and what you as parents can expect in deciding whether or not play therapy is a good choice for your child.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Couples Counselling
We spoke to our Couples Counselling Therapy Team about the many questions that are asked about couples counselling and what you can do - both as individuals and partners - to improve and maintain the health of your relationship.
What is EMDR?
This week, we spoke with Divya Dorairaj, a Registered Psychotherapist here at Peachey Counselling, about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
The Importance and Power of Hope
This week, we spoke to Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying, Jennifer Murdock about hope and mental health…
What To Do When You Hate Your Job But Can’t Afford To Quit
We spoke to Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Kirsten Davidson about workplace mental health and what to do if you ‘hate’ your job but can’t afford to quit.
How Therapy can Help Students with School Stress and Mental Health
This week, we spoke to Student Therapist Shakela Austin, about Student Mental Health and how therapy can help students cope with student stress and their continued mental health…
Why Therapy in the Summer is Good for You
We spoke to Registered Social Worker Kate Brockbank about why therapy in the summer is good for you. Here’s what she told us…
2SLGBTQ+ Allyship and Mental Health
June is always sunny, the days are longer, and we are excited about summer being around the corner. It is a fantastic time to show up for the groups that enrich our communities. June is Pride Month, where we celebrate the identities, strengths, and progress made by the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It is also a great time to show our continued support to this community.
What are Core Memories and Do They Matter?
Have you ever seen #CoreMemory all over TikTok and Instagram and wondered what a core memory actually is? Can you really pick and choose what you want to become a memory later on, as the trend suggests? We will dive into this concept and unpack the idea of core memories.
Quiet Quitting and Mental Health
We’re talking with Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Chris Martin, about the trend towards ‘Quiet Quitting’ including how our workplaces can impact our mental health and what we can do to remedy this.
Healthy Habits and Mental Health
This week, we spoke to Registered Social Worker Kate Brockbank about the importance of healthy habits to maintain your mental health.
Motherhood and Mental Health
Stefanie Peachey is a Registered Social Worker and owner/director of Peachey Counselling and Family Support. She took some time to answer questions about mental health and motherhood for this month’s blog. Not only does Stefanie work with parents in this capacity, but she is a mom to three – soon to be four – kids! She speaks about her experiences as a parent, the stigma around a mother’s mental health, and ways to challenge the norms in place.
Infertility and Mental Health
April 18th-24th is Canadian Infertility Awareness Week, and we’re talking to Registered Social Worker Cassandra De Oliveira about Infertility and Mental Health. She will help us understand how to feel supported through this very real event that affects many people with feelings of shame, guilt, embarrassment, failure, expectations and stigma.
Taking a Break From the Holidays
As the holidays approach, many are met with a wide array of emotions, feelings, and expectations. We chatted with Merwa Amer, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Peachey Counselling to discuss the feelings associated with this time of year and how we can take a break from the holidays and prioritize ourselves.
Understanding Abuse
This week, we spoke to Registered Social Worker Stefanie Peachey about understanding abuse.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
This week, we spoke to Registered Social Worker Kate Brockbank about the impact of pregnancy and infant loss and how it affects individuals and families.
Self-Compassion Through Self Care
This week, we interviewed Victoria Kulchytska, Training Therapist here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to speak about feeling compassionate to yourself through self-care.
Summer Love, Millennials and Gen Z
This week, we interviewed Delaney Davis, Training Therapist here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get her insight on millennials, gen Z and finding love.
Men and Mental Health
This week, we interviewed Chris Martin, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get his insight on men and mental health.
Empower your healing.
Looking for more ways to access expert information, practical steps and free mental health resources? Here are some more ways to grow forward through every phase and stage of life.
Wondering what to expect from therapy?
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, this FREE guide can help answer your questions and help relieve any worries…