The Healing Blog

Here we go again... The United Conservative Party (UCP) government of Alberta has introduced the "Compassionate Care" legislation,...

In 2022 I decided that I wanted to learn how to treat trauma. I signed up for two pieces of training, Accelerated Resolution Therapy...

There is a common thread among the specific folks that come to my office. This common thread is trauma. It comes in all shapes and forms....

One of the hardest skills I have had to learn, and probably one of the most influential on my life is the DBT distress tolerance skill of...

March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is intended to celebrate the lives of transgender individuals. At...

Image courtesy of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network Many clients come to me who use substances for a variety of reasons including...

When the new year comes around I often find myself reflecting on what I would like to work on in relation to myself in the coming year...

One way that clients and I communicate with one another is through music. The song "the Gift" by Seether really hits home for me as a...

I think everyone has things they use to distract themselves from challenging emotional situations. What people don’t know though, is what...

Mindfulness, a concept deeply rooted in ancient Buddhist philosophy, has found its way into modern therapeutic practices, particularly in...

Image courtesy of Conscious Electonic In the ever-evolving world of meditation, the right ambiance can make all the difference. While...

Yoga is not merely a physical practice; it is a holistic journey that can transform not only your body but also your mind and spirit....