Cultivating Connection Through GoodGrief
Very few blogs begin by talking about grief, but the truth is, we should talk about it. Grief is inevitable, we will experience it sooner or later, and unfortunately for many, it happens sooner. Especially now, following the peak of the COVID19 pandemic, during which so many lost and are still losing loved ones, it’s […]
Stepping in at Surfside
‘Frame of Mind’ discusses current events in the mental health and emotional wellbeing space. Today’s edition highlights the emotional support dogs that are providing support to families and first responders following the tragic condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, that has killed 97 people and has left many unaccounted for. Hundreds of first responders and search […]
“The better we are, the better we are to those around us.”
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Lisa Brookman, MSW, PSW, t.s., psychotherapist, and the co-director of the West Island Therapy and Wellness Centre, a private Canadian clinic promoting mental health and wellness. For over two decades, Lisa has worked with individuals, couples & groups for issues surrounding anxiety, depression, infertility, postpartum depression, parenting […]
Can I Be Honest In A Group Support Setting?
Life is hard. Going through grief, divorce, burnout, anxiety and other struggles make it harder. But the roughest part? Feeling like you are alone while going through these struggles. Why do we fight our mental battles solo? Why do we lie to our friends and family about what we are truly feeling and with a […]
Get AppClose and Personal
Ask any parent and they will probably agree with us that parenting is a hard job even under the best circumstances. Parenting during and after a divorce, on the other hand, brings that difficulty to a whole new level. Even though you’re not together anymore, you’re both committed to doing the best for your kids, […]
Top 5 Podcasts To Help You Cope With Grief
All of us will experience grief at some point in our lives, it’s inevitable, but we don’t all experience grief the same way. Grief comes in so many different shapes and sizes, and by extension, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to feeling better. One day you could be going about your day as you normally […]
Tackling Mental Health Before Tokyo
‘Frame of Mind’ discusses current events in the mental health and emotional wellbeing space. Today’s edition centers on tennis star Naomi Osaka’s recent piece in TIME magazine and tackling mental health prior to the Tokyo Olympic Games. “It has become apparent to me that literally everyone either suffers from issues related to their mental health […]
“I want to be the person that I needed when I was 15”
This week we’d like to put the spotlight on Annette de Armas, the brain behind the popular Instagram page, theburntoutbrain. Her unique illustrations and relatable content has garnered over 62,000 followers in less than two years. Combining her artistic talents and personal experience, Annette has created a go-to page for mental health advocacy, awareness, and support. […]
Top 5 Books for Personal Growth
Every year we always challenge ourselves to be better. Whether it’s to exercise more, eat healthier, be more organized, socialize more, or learn something new, we’re constantly giving ourselves to-dos to self-improve. The thing is, leveling up isn’t so easy. Personal growth is all of our goals, but when it comes down to it, we […]
The Healing Power of a Group
When you hear “group therapy” or “support group” what goes through your mind? If you thought of an AA meeting, support groups are commonly associated with substance abuse, however, they are also beneficial for other challenges as well. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. We all have gone through or will go through […]
