Once December hits, our senses go into overload. We see and hear Christmas themes everywhere. We smell nutmeg and roasted chestnuts in the air. We taste peppermint in our festive drinks and thus we begin to feel the need to be with family and friends. Some might say, it’s “ the most wonderful time of […]
Disclaimer: this article will discuss sensitive information that may be triggering, please find resources below for support. Intimate partner violence (IPV) and is a form of violence experienced at the hands of an intimate partner. IPV is experienced across all socio-economic backgrounds, age groups, religions, cultures, and in all types of relationships including same-sex relationships. […]
Life changes like getting married, getting a new house and getting pregnant are exciting and yet are often overlook as it is also stressful and overwhelming. Pregnancy is a life changing event that comes with a lot of changes, physically and emotionally. The excitement of new life growing within and the worries that accompanies the […]
As the world gears up for back to school, a new way of life while we continue to deal with the pandemic. It has become more crucial to be aware of our emotions and how they change when our routines change. Let me give you an image; it’s 7:55am and you are planning to leave […]
The first person to suspect there is an issue in this area, is usually a family member or a close friend. Have you ever wondered what tolls it takes on the person or loved ones of the user? Do you have a picture in mind? Addiction causes a ripple effect on our loved ones, friends […]
“In any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians experiences a mental illness or addiction problem”(CAMH, n.d). Alcohol, cannabis, and drugs are used by some to socialize and have fun. However, when one starts to drink or use drugs to cope, for example with stress, anxiety, or for a boost then this creates a dependence on […]
There are many reasons why people migrate from one place to another but the common reason is to improve quality of life or to escape from poverty and or war. There are three components of migration which can be classified as the following: Premigration Migration and Post-migration Each of these stages has its challenges, however, […]
When I was thinking about writing this blog post, I reached out to the world’s most trusted consultant “google”. I was really curious about some of the myths that perhaps you and I at one point or another ascribed to? Honestly, I laughed at some, some I gave a nod, thinking that it could be […]
Being a parent of three children and working with different parents from all walks of life, parents who feel stuck with their children and unsure of what to do with them, I can confidently say that, parenting can be a daunting process, even more so when parenting children whose emotions run high. Most parents have […]
I have no vendetta against genuinely happy couples, in fact I admire them, I am happy for them and I want my children to be surrounded by happily healthy families so that they grow up appreciating family values and also knowing that true love does exist. God blessed me with an amazing spouse, whom I […]