This mental health guide for caregivers looks at the challenges of caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma— that affect individual caregivers - and provides tips and resources to cope with the responsibilities of that role.

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…

Being an ally is not only a moral imperative but also profoundly beneficial to both individual and collective mental health…

For those seeking to enhance their self-care routine, integrating journaling can be a transformative practice that promotes mental clarity, emotional healing, and overall well-being. Learn how…

The summer offers a unique set of advantages that make it an excellent time to engage in therapeutic work. In fact, here are the top 10 reasons why summer is a great time to start therapy…

We have compiled a small list of activities that may work for you to get into your self-care routine, along with some links to areas or activities :).

We spoke to Registered Social Worker Kate Brockbank about why therapy in the summer is good for you. Here’s what she told us…

We have compiled a list to discuss ten reasons why therapy is beneficial all year and how it can create positive impacts on your life.

Thinking about your personal growth? Here’s how to set SMART goals for self-improvement so you can start growing forward towards the life you want.

This week, we spoke to Registered Social Worker Kate Brockbank about the importance of healthy habits to maintain your mental health.

Self-care has been a topic of discussion over the past couple of years, and there is no sign of slowing down.

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.

For months, we’ve all been in a state of ‘survival’ dealing with uncertainty, fear and isolation. But now, with restrictions lifting and vaccines being distributed, we find ourselves starting to feel a little bit better. We’ve finally returned to warm weather, sunshine and holidays… but what does this mean for our mental health?

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?

In many ways racism in Canada is just as bad - if not worse - that the U.S. In September 2020, a grassroots organization called Project 1907, created by Asian women, dedicated to elevating marginalized voices, collected national data that shows Canada has a higher number of anti-Asian racism reports per capita than the United States.

Every person is unique. Therefore, every relationship is also unique. Some need work. Some are entirely toxic. But throughout these descriptions of different kinds of relationships, you’ll find what makes a healthy relationship. Because no matter who you are, a healthy relationship is exactly what you need when you’re looking for a partner.

Transitioning into adulthood should be an exciting time in a young person’s life, but for many 18-25 year old’s, it has become a stressful and often painful experience. And it’s no wonder. No generation has had to tackle the same kind of uncertainty about their future. This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Masters of Social Work Training Therapist, Claire Arkett, about the challenges facing what has been described as the ‘Covid Generation’.

“I can’t wait until 2020 is over.” How many times have you said that to yourself? For many of us the end of 2020 somewhat equated to the end of the pandemic. That somehow once the clock struck midnight we would be able to leave the nightmare of 2020 behind. What are you thinking now?

The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time of year, but for many people it can be a lonely, isolating, and stressful experience. Why is it like this? This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank. Read what she had to say about coping with seasonal depression, most often referred to as the ‘holiday blues.’