Burnt Out: Supporting the Mental Health of Mental Health Nurses in Canada
Imagine waking up before dawn to start your shift at a mental health facility, already feeling the weight of yesterday’s exhaustion lingering in your bones. Your day will be filled with the emotional demands of …Read More
Spreading Kindness, Canadian Style: Making a Difference in Your Community
Picture this: You’re walking down the street, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the rush of the world around you. Then, out of nowhere, a stranger stops to help you pick up something you’ve dropped, or …Read More
New Year, New Mindset: How to Set Mental Health Goals for 2025
Imagine this: It’s the first week of January, and you’ve just settled into your favourite cozy corner with a cup of tea. Your social media feed is filled with bold declarations: “This is my year …Read More
The Post-Holiday Slump: How to Cope with the Emotional Hangover After Christmas
The final weeks of December are often a whirlwind. Picture this: you’ve just wrapped up a season filled with festive gatherings, gift exchanges, and holiday cheer. For weeks, your calendar was packed, your home was …Read More
Is Comparison Stealing Your Christmas Cheer? How to Combat Holiday FOMO | Real Life Counselling
You’re scrolling through Instagram, cozied up on your couch with a cup of tea. The feed is a dazzling parade of twinkling lights, elaborate gift setups, and families posing in matching pajamas by roaring fireplaces. …Read More
Holiday Blues Are Real: How to Manage Feelings of Loneliness and Sadness
The holiday season can also bring about unexpected feelings of sadness, loneliness, and isolation. While the holidays are commonly associated with warmth and togetherness, the reality is that they can also amplify emotions that are …Read More
FOMO Fatigue: Overcoming the Fear of Missing Out | Real Life Counselling
The fear of missing out (FOMO) has become a pervasive source of anxiety. With the constant stream of updates, notifications, and social media posts, many people feel pressured to stay engaged all the time. This …Read More
The “Mask of Masculinity”: How Societal Expectations Can Impact Men with ADHD | Real Life Counselling
Understanding the Mask
The “mask of masculinity” is a societal construct that pressures men to suppress emotions, project strength, and avoid vulnerability. While this can be challenging for anyone, it is especially difficult for men with …Read More
Mental Health at Work: You Are More Than a Resource
October 10, 2024, marks World Mental Health Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting support for those who experience them. In a world where work often takes center stage, it’s …Read More
International Self-Care Day: When Does “Me Time” Become “Me First”?
You finally booked that weekend getaway to the beach. Sun, sand, and the rhythmic sound of the waves crashing against the shore – pure bliss, right? Except, a knot of guilt tightened in your stomach …Read More