Welcoming What Is Here for You
There are moments in life, especially in emotional healing, when acceptance feels impossible. We notice resistance rise up, fear of change tighten its grip, or a strong desire to push away what is uncomfortable. In these moments, we often believe acceptance means liking or approving of what is happening. It does not. Acceptance is not agreement. It is allowing what is already present.. It is being with the reality of what is here and now. When we are in resistance to this, we suffer.
When More Stops Working: Rethinking Progress After 40
Lasting results don’t come from doing more. They come from doing the right things consistently.
When the Obstacle Becomes the Way
Not all pain is equal. Some discomfort is necessary for growth, such as honesty, accountability, grief, and learning to tolerate emotional intensity. Other pain is unnecessary, including shame, secrecy, and self-punishment.
You’re Not Failing at Healing
People can be doing everything they know how to do — and still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. That doesn’t mean they’re doing it wrong. I see this a lot in my work.
The Common Humanity of Mental Health Struggles
One of the most persistent myths about mental health is the belief that struggling mentally means something is “wrong” with us. That anxiety, burnout, grief, or overwhelm are personal failures rather than deeply human responses to living in a complex world. In my work as an individual and couples therapist, I see how this belief intensifies suffering, not because people are broken, but because they feel alone in their pain.
The Power of Writing Three Accomplishments a Day
Writing down three accomplishments every day is a simple but powerful tool!
Professional Spotlight |- Shining a Light on Shared Care
Professional Spotlight - Shining a Light on Shared Care
Each week, we’ll be featuring trusted professionals across the field of care—counsellors, coaches, nutritionists, addiction specialists, social workers, and psychotherapists—sharing practical insights, reflections, and tools from their areas of expertise.