As we step into 2025, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the journey that was 2024. It was a year filled with personal and professional growth, opportunities, and meaningful experiences that deepened my passion for counselling, career counselling, and personal development. One highlight was being featured on This Hour Has 22 Minutes, where I…
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Let’s talk about self-employment and why I love working for myself. Many clients with salaries often ask, “How do you do it without benefits?” or “How do you manage without a pension or regular paychecks?” Running a business can seem scary! My answer? It doesn’t have to be scary. It’s all about a mindset shift.…
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Hello everyone, I have some wonderful news to share! Thanks to the passing of Bill C-59 on June 20th, 2024, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) has been removed for all services provided by Registered Counselling Therapists and other regulated counsellors/psychotherapists in Canada. This is a step forward in making therapy more accessible and affordable for…
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Hey, let’s talk about reshaping how we think at work. I often hear my clients express being unhappy at work because their basic work needs aren’t being considered like having little support, or they feel their values of work-life balance are not aligned, leaving them feeling “not enough” or siloed as a cog in the…
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Ever felt your heart race during a big presentation or your stomach churn before a meeting? That’s your body’s autonomic nervous system, always on the lookout for threats. Polyvagal Theory, a concept by Stephen Porges, dives into this, explaining how we react to stress and danger. It’s like having an internal radar, picking up on…
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Navigating the end of a job is like untangling a complex knot—it can be disorienting and emotional. Work is more than just a paycheck; it’s intertwined with our identity and self-esteem. Whether leaving due to a toxic environment or bidding farewell to a beloved workplace, it’s natural to feel a sense of loss. Reflecting on…
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Burnout is the #1 reason employees go on short-term disability. A lot of my clients who experience chronic burnout carry certain personality traits that contribute to poor mental health. Usually there are other factors at play that contribute to burnout including work-related circumstances (ie. lack of support, unclear job expectations) and lifestyle (ie. lack of…
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Embracing Life’s Emotional Flux Exploring happiness can be tricky when tethered to common myths around what “happiness” should look like. Here are three widespread misconceptions that frequently limit the perspectives of my clients. 1. Natural State FallacyMany believe that happiness is our default state. In reality, our emotional landscape mirrors the ever-changing weather. Emotions, much…
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Ever ask yourself those big life questions? Like, what should I do with my life? If you feel like you’re on a quest to find your life’s purpose, here’s the scoop: it’s not always a clear calling, more like a wild adventure. Joseph Campbell, the brains behind “The Hero’s Journey,” gets it. He says your…
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The Danger of Solely Relying on Career Assessments Embarking on the journey of choosing a career is undoubtedly a significant undertaking. In this digital age, career choice quizzes have become a popular tool, promising to illuminate the ideal career path based on one’s personality and interests. However, it’s crucial to recognize that relying solely on…
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