Here are some common but unexpected issues that may come up for breast cancer patients, their sex lives and sexual identity.

As moms, we often put ourselves at the bottom of the priority list, especially when it comes to juggling responsibilities at work and home while carrying a heavy mental load. But self-care is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Mama, it’s time to care of you…

Hi! If you're in your 40s - 50s and feel like your body has turned against you, fear not – you're not alone. As a fellow woman traversing this hormonal roller coaster, I'm here to share some laughs, commiserate over hot flashes, and provide you with my story of survival.

Unfortunately, there is still a stigma surrounding menopause and mental health issues. Many women may feel embarrassed or ashamed to discuss their symptoms openly, leading them to suffer in silence. But, it doesn’t have to be that way…

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.

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.

This week, we spoke to Registered Social Worker Stefanie Peachey about understanding abuse.

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.

Working mothers are a resilient group, accustomed to juggling work responsibilities and family time. Before the COVID-19 crisis, they had slowly been making progress in the workplace. But the challenges of the past year have left many working moms overburdened and rethinking their careers entirely. Here’s why…

Many moms just don’t have the time or energy to understand why they feel so awful. As a result, they push aside their feelings and do the best they can, day after day, after day. Sound familiar?

November 25 is designated as the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Here are some important facts that everyone should know.

November is Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and as part of our initiative to bring you helpful information, resources and guidance, we are highlighting the rise in online hate and cyberviolence against women and girls, provided by the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

November is Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and as part of our initiative to bring you helpful information, resources and guidance, we are highlighting the persistence of sexual assault and harassment of women, provided by the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

November is Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and as part of our initiative to bring you helpful information, resources and guidance, we are highlighting the impact of COVID:19 on Gender-Based Violence, provided by the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

November is Women Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and as part of our initiative to bring you helpful information, resources and guidance, we wanted to start with the FACTS about Gender-Based Violence, provided by the Canadian Women’s Foundation.

In total, Canadians have spent $7.4 billion to address the aftermath of spousal violence. Clearly, domestic violence affects us all, and cannot be ignored. We interviewed Natalie Lafleur, a Registered Social Worker here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get her thoughts on the topic of women and abuse to gain insight into how women might receive abuse, as well as how abuse can manifest itself in relationships.