Mental Wellness: Articles, Advice, and Stories

Cultural Identity and Belonging: Living Between Worlds

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 […]

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April 12, 2026

Easy Ways to Calm Down When Overwhelmed

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 […]

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April 12, 2026

Healing Through Touch

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, […]

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March 27, 2026

ADHD and New Year Pressure: Letting Yourself Be Human

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 […]

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December 31, 2025

Restorative Massage for Neurodivergent Adults: Why It Helps

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 […]

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November 24, 2025

The DBT Skill STOP: How to Pause Before You React

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 […]

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October 29, 2025

Walking Through Grief Without Walking Alone

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 […]

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October 20, 2025

Psychotherapy for Neurodivergent Children: What Helps

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 […]

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August 27, 2025

Embracing Neurodivergent Fatherhood: My Unique Father’s Day Story

Book with Robert My Journey As A Neurodivergent Dad As a neurodivergent father, I've always felt a bit out of step with traditional parenting roles. My journey with neurodivergent fatherhood—navigating life as someone with AuDHD (Autism and ADHD)—has been both challenging and enriching. This Father’s Day, I want to share how embracing my neurodivergence has […]

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June 2, 2025

Honouring Indigenous Solidarity Day

Book with Laylin June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, which many also call Indigenous Solidarity Day. National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to honour the cultures, histories, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island. As an Ojibwe person from Thessalon First Nation, and as a therapist, this day holds deep meaning for […]

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June 2, 2025

ADHD and Grief in South Asian culture

Grief isn’t a straightforward path; it’s filled with ups, downs, twists, and turns. September 2022 changed my life forever with the loss of my beloved father, whom I lovingly called Baba Jaani. Since then, ADHD and grief in South Asian culture have shaped my journey with sorrow, growth, and community support.

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January 22, 2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Guide to Navigating Winter Blues

As the days grow shorter and the colder months settle in, many people experience a noticeable shift in their mood and energy levels. For some, this change is more than just a case of the winter blues—it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). As a counselor, I’ve seen how SAD can significantly impact people’s lives, and I’m here to share Seasonal Affective Disorder strategies.

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December 20, 2024

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