By Robert Simms Four months ago, I started running again, and I did not realize at first that it would become a lesson in recognizing personal progress. At the time, I could not run continuously for 10 minutes. I needed a Couch to 5K running plan that alternated between walking and running. The early runs […]
By Mahisha Balani, Nurse Practitioner One of the things I enjoy most about working in mental health is that no two people present in exactly the same way. Two patients can describe very similar struggles, yet the reasons behind those struggles may be completely different. Recently, I attended the CADDRA ADHD Intensive, where one message […]
When Rest No Longer Feels Like Enough Have you ever felt so drained that even rest does not fully bring you back to yourself? Not just physically tired, but mentally overloaded and emotionally stretched. Like you are always trying to catch up with your own life. For many people with ADHD, this experience can feel […]
Grief does not expire. And yet there seems to be a time limit placed on grief in many of our communities Sometimes religion, tradition, or social expectations shape that timeline. Other times, nobody says it directly, but people still feel it. The message becomes: after a certain amount of time, you should be okay now. […]
Hi, I’m Fizza. As a therapist, I often explore cultural identity and belonging with people who feel like they’re living between different worlds. It’s a question I’ve carried too: where do I truly belong? Sometimes it feels like you’re speaking two languages at once. Not just in words, but in how you think, respond, and […]
Everyone feels overwhelmed sometimes—kids, teens, and adults alike. If you’ve been searching for easy ways to calm down when overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Overwhelm can look like racing thoughts, a pounding heart, snapping at loved ones, or feeling frozen and stuck. The good news? There are simple strategies that can calm both body and mind […]
If you’re looking for a registered massage therapist in London Ontario, I’d like to introduce myself and share how I approach healing through massage. My name is Shari White, and I’ve been a Registered Massage Therapist for over 30 years. I recently joined Embodied Resilience Wellness Clinic, and I’m passionate about helping people feel better—physically, […]
The start of a new year often arrives with a quiet expectation to change. To set goals, build routines, and become more organised, focused, and consistent. For many people, ADHD and New Year pressure go hand in hand, making this time of year feel less like a fresh start and more like a demand to […]
Introduction If you’re neurodivergent, your mind and body may rarely get a true “off switch.” Many people with ADHD, autism, or AuDHD spend every day juggling sensory input, emotional labour, masking, overthinking, and the general chaos of a world not designed for them. No wonder the nervous system feels stuck in high gear. That’s where […]
TL;DR: The DBT skill STOP helps you take a mindful pause before reacting when emotions run high. By learning to stop, step back, observe, and proceed mindfully, you can respond with clarity instead of regret. Have you ever said or done something in the heat of the moment that you later wished you hadn’t? The […]
TL;DR:Grief counselling offers space to process loss with care and understanding. Grief isn’t something to “get over”; it’s something you learn to live with. You don’t have to carry it alone. Grief counselling provides a place where you can feel supported and seen as you move through loss. Grief often appears in small moments such […]
As awareness of neurodiversity grows, many families are exploring what it means for their children to be neurodivergent—and how psychotherapy for neurodivergent children can help. Neurodivergence includes a wide range of brain‑based differences such as ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, learning disabilities, and more. These aren’t problems to “fix,” but natural variations in how children […]
