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Why Rest Isn’t Laziness: Understanding Burnout Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

By Dani Gagnon Introduction  Have you ever felt guilty for taking a break? Maybe you cancel plans to lie on the couch, but instead of feeling refreshed, you feel shame creeping in. Many of us carry this belief that rest equals laziness –  especially in a culture that glorifies “the grind.” It’s not your fault… Continue reading Why Rest Isn’t Laziness: Understanding Burnout Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Reauthoring the Self: How Narrative Therapy Helps Us Find Our Way Home

By Asta Au Introduction Narrative Therapy is a therapeutic approach that explores the stories we tell about ourselves. It views people as separate from their problems , which allows clients to get some distance from the difficulties faced. It hopes to empower clients to make changes in their thought patterns and behaviours by recognizing the… Continue reading Reauthoring the Self: How Narrative Therapy Helps Us Find Our Way Home

What Is Mindfulness, Actually?

By Julie Broczkowski Introduction Has a counsellor ever suggested mindfulness, only for your brain to immediately picture someone sitting cross-legged in perfect silence, totally at peace? And then, maybe, your next thought was: “There’s no way I can do that.” That image of being calm, still, thought-free might seem like the gold standard. But it’s… Continue reading What Is Mindfulness, Actually?

Substance Use, Harm Reduction, and Mental Health in the 2SLGBTQ+ Community 

By Alfonso Perez-Cortes Let’s Talk About It  Substance use is a reality for many in the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Whether it’s alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, or other substances, it’s common—and so are the reasons behind it, like coping with stress, trauma, or rejection. That’s why we need open, compassionate conversations about harm reduction and how it connects to… Continue reading Substance Use, Harm Reduction, and Mental Health in the 2SLGBTQ+ Community 

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