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The Comfort of Bullet Journalling

Image courtesy of Pexels.com In 2020, when the world was shut down, everyone tried to pick up a new hobby. Whether it was learning to bake the perfect sourdough bread, perfecting a TikTok dance, learning an instrument, or painting, there was something for everyone. In an attempt to feel some sense of control over my

By |2024-04-18T23:10:10-06:00April 7th, 2024|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

Practicing Strong Active Listening Skills

We’ve all come across instances where our friends would come to us to rant and vent about whatever issues they’re facing. Whether they’re experiencing a break-up, complaining about their terrible teacher at school, or feeling overwhelmed with their work, there are always going to be situations where our friends will resort to us for some

By |2021-02-21T23:52:18-07:00February 22nd, 2021|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

A Guide to Exploring Safely as a Young Teen, Finding Balance

I find an issue that's often overlooked is the struggle to find balance as a teenager. Growing up I've always been the responsible one. The one thinking about what consequences would come out of what actions. I was always praised for my good behavior by the adults in my life but it left me feeling

By |2020-11-24T08:41:01-07:00November 26th, 2020|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

It’s Okay to Not be Okay

Just feel, breathe, & meditate. We have our good days and our bad days, our mental health can be unpredictable, as the events in our lives impact our mental health. However, it's important to understand that it's okay to not be okay!  We might feel the need to be okay and have a “perfect” day,

By |2020-11-24T08:30:55-07:00November 25th, 2020|Mental Health Blog|0 Comments

March is Music Therapy Awareness Month in Canada

Music therapy is a discipline in which credentialed professionals use to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains. Certified music therapists (MTAs) may also conduct and/or participate in research, educate and supervise students and professionals, facilitate knowledge translation, act as consultants, and provide professional leadership on the use of

By |2020-08-25T21:17:20-06:00March 11th, 2020|Mental Health Blog|1 Comment
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