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.

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

June is Canadian Men’s Health Month, Pride Month, and Indigenous History Month. These are some groups and identities that experience mental health barriers due to a variety of reasons, including stigmas and stereotypes that have been assigned by societal norms. We are going to break those reasons down for you and offer ways to champion inclusivity when it comes to 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.

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.

Kate Brockbank (RSW) will be running our When Parents Separate group program, beginning on March 22, 2022. We sat down with Kate to give us some of the benefits of this group, and why a group of this nature could benefit children whose parents are separated or divorced.

February 14th is met with the expectation of giving your partner lots of love, flowers, and chocolates. Although romantic relationships are the focus during this time of year, many individuals have loving relationships with friends, family, and most importantly, themselves. There are many ways to show our admiration and appreciation for all those we interact with year-round.

Is your life basically work-sleep-work-sleep-repeat? Do you dread having to go to work? By the end of the week do you feel exhausted, depressed and anxious about having to do it all again come Monday? You are not alone. Many people today are feeling they are perpetually struggling with stress and anxiety.