In Canada, March is Social Work month, and we’ve claimed March 4th-10th as Social Work week. It’s an opportunity to publicize the opportunities available for folks interested in benefiting from the services and expertise that an experienced and compassionate Social...
How many of us are “stressed” in regard to the Christmas season? All the hustle and bustle, shopping, dinners and get-togethers… Did you know “stress” is a very natural bodily process against dangers? We interpret all the busyness as danger… and the body IS affected...
Let’s chat… The Safe and Sound Protocol Created by Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D., the author of the Polyvagal Theory. This theory helps us understand the role the nervous system plays in regulating our overall health and behaviour. The emphasis in this approach is...
Want to learn a new coping skill? Let’s talk about one that’s relevant to anyone with a brain and a beating heart. First, let’s outline the 5 broad choices we have during life’s challenges. In no particular order: Figure out how to solve the problem. Change how...
Leaving out complicating factors like significant trauma, or medical diagnoses, here are my thoughts on anxiety. A couple paraphrased quotes to get you on the right page when it comes to managing anxiety: “spend 95% of your time understanding the problem, and you’ll...
What is maternal singing? Maternal singing is a term used to describe the way parents sing more expressively, more slowly, and at a higher pitch level when singing to an infant. This mentoring is done to promote emotional regulation in early years and enhances memory...
