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.

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 Chris Martin, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get his thoughts on the topic of men and abuse to gain insight into how men might receive abuse, as well as how abuse can manifest itself in relationships.

Our lives are stressful and because of that, self care has become more and more important. But what about our kids? Instilling self-care habits from a young age can help kids manage future life stressors and reach their full potential while reducing the risk of developing mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

The benefits of meditation in terms of mental health are proving to be beneficial, not only to children with more serious conditions but as a part of a healthy self-care routine for any child. Here is some helpful information and tips for parents regarding meditation for kids.

If you’re worried about your child’s mental health right now, you are not alone. Countless parents and caregivers are finding themselves confronted with the assortment of emotions that children are throwing their way. We interviewed Melissa Persadie, a Registered Social Worker from Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to grasp her thoughts on the subject, and here’s what she had to say…