MENTAL HEALTH BLOG
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Springing into Mental Health
Stefanie Peachey joined CHCH Morning Live in our Burlington Downtown to talk about how to ‘spring clean’ your mind…
How Do You Approach a Hoarder?
If you know someone or have a loved one that you suspect is demonstrating hoarding behaviour, what do you do?
How is Hoarding Disorder Diagnosed and Treated?
How to get the help you - or someone you love - needs for compulsive hoarding.
Spring Cleaning for Your Mental Health
Did you know that the act of ‘spring cleaning’ is good for your mental health? Spring cleaning is an opportunity to get rid of the symbolic dirt and clutter you are currently battling mentally and emotionally. Find out how…
The Five Stages of Hoarding
The Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) categorizes hoarding into five stages based on the severity of the hoarding behaviours.
Are You a Hoarder?
Do you think that you might have a problem with clutter? Do you think that you might be a hoarder? Take this quiz to find out.
Is it Clutter, or Are You a Hidden Hoarder?
Whether you live on your own, with a roommate, a partner, kids or extended family… who hasn’t needed to contend with some clutter? But when does the clutter become too much?
Personal Growth
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.
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.
Types of Therapy
Have you every felt confused by all the various kinds of therapy options available? You’re not alone. Here’s a brief look at the different types of therapy available.
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.
Self-Care and Mental Health
Self-care has been a topic of discussion over the past couple of years, and there is no sign of slowing down.
Breaking the Stigma
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.
Love in all Relationships
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.
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.
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.
That Summer Feeling…
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?
Anti-Asian Racism in Canada Does Exist
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.
Social Media and the Impact on our Mental Health
There is a fine line that divides beneficial social media usage and negative social media usage. Making sure your time on social platforms is serving you properly is an endeavor that many young people are struggling with. This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank, about the impact social media can have on our mental health.
Body Image, Self-Esteem and Mental Health
How do you see yourself when you look in the mirror or when you picture yourself in your mind? This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank, about body image, self-esteem 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…