Bullying can arise in many ways, from physical to verbal, social to cyber bullying. With the increase in social media, bullying has taken on another face that was quite unexpected, but nonetheless, just as damaging. With the progress of technology, bullying has quickly changed from physical bullying (fights at school) to social/cyberbullying (happening on social media or technology).  This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank, about the impact of 21st century bullying on our kids’ 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.

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.

What’s your relationship with food? Do you keep things casual or is it love? Or maybe it’s an obsession? A toxic lover you just can’t quit? This week, we interviewed our Peachey Counselling and Family Support team member, Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank, about the causes, prevalence and impact of eating disorders.

Transitioning from childhood to adolescence is tumultuous time in a young person’s life, with so many developmental and social changes occurring. And, for many 10-18 year old’s, it has become a stressful and often painful experience. This week, we interviewed Registered Social Worker, Kate Brockbank, about the challenges facing pre-teens and teens when it comes to their self-esteem.

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’.

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.

“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.’

This year, in true 2020 fashion, the added stress of having a ‘Covid Christmas’ is making it hard to feel that holiday spirit. This week, we interviewed Patricia Ramos, a Registered Psychotherapist here at Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get her thoughts on how to deal with the stress, anxiety, depression and feelings of isolation brought on by COVID-19 this holiday season.

Mentally speaking we are all tired of this pandemic. We thought - just wait until summer, just wait until fall, just wait until the new year and things will be different, better, back to normal - but they’re not. This week, we interviewed Stefanie Peachey, a Registered Social Worker and Founder of Peachey Counselling and Family Support, to get her thoughts on how we can manage our stress and build resiliency in this unprecedented time of uncertainty.

Before you decide to separate, there is some stuff you should know. We have put together some important resources about separation and divorce in Ontario that you should review.

With guidance, families can learn strategies to cope with this challenging process and to minimize any conflicts and disputes that arise. The goal of separation and divorce counselling is to ultimately move beyond the separation /divorce towards acceptance.

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.

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.