Mental Health

Tips for New Years Goals & Sticking to Them 

Posted on 06/01/2025 in Goals and Intentions, Mental Health

The month of January provides a fresh start, a time to thoughtfully consider what you want to accomplish for this new year. Instead of typically making resolutions, what if you were to begin by identifying your intentions?  An intention is a theme for, or a path you can take to achieve balance in your life. When we live with purpose and in alignment with our values, our self-confidence and overall happiness improves. Intentions help us move towards creating the life we want. From there, we set goals to achieve our desired outcomes.  First, we start by brainstorming a list of… Read More Here!

 

The Ecology of Us: Managing Mental Health During the Perinatal Period, Together

Posted on 25/09/2024 in Mental Health, Perinatal Care

Written by: Izabela Bienko, Registered Provisional Psychologist & Clinical Coordinator of Spring Reproductive & Perinatal Wellness Centre How we connect and function alongside each other is fundamental to mental well-being, and health in general. Taking an ecological perspective is especially important for health care providers during the perinatal period, the time when women and families are planning to get pregnant, during pregnancy and the first year post-partum. It can be a shift to think about our mental health as not just how well we manage on the inside, or internally, but also how well we function with others, in families,… Read More Here!

 

Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Posted on 09/05/2024 in Corporate Care, Mental Health, Workplace

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, “seventy per cent of Canadian employees are concerned about the psychological health and safety of their workplace, and 14 per cent don’t think theirs is healthy or safe at all.” This kind of number can have a detrimental impact on people’s personal lives, which can contribute to having a negative impact on the workplace.  Understanding Psychological Safety A psychologically safe workplace is an environment where employees feel comfortable expressing themselves, taking risks, owning their mistakes and sharing their opinions and ideas without fear of any negative consequences. This type of workplace is… Read More Here!

 

The Impacts of Technology on Children and their Mental Health

Posted on 05/04/2024 in Children, Mental Health, Technology, Teens

In today’s tech-driven world,  technology offers undeniable benefits, however we must not ignore its concerning impact on mental health, especially among children. The rise in screen time and social media use among children has been linked to a surge in mental health issues, affecting their social skills and overall well-being. This intricate relationship between screen time and mental health emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to technology usage. Prioritizing the holistic health and development of our younger generations requires us to address these challenges proactively as we navigate the digital landscape. Throughout this blog post we will discuss the… Read More Here!

 

Core Beliefs

Posted on 21/03/2024 in Core Beliefs, Mental Health

Written by: Robyn Campbell, Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, (She/Her) Core beliefs are the fundamental ideas that individuals hold about themselves, others, and the world around them. They have a strong impact on how people perceive things, make decisions, and see themselves. Core beliefs often start to form in our childhood, and they can be altered through our experiences throughout life as well. The stronger the roots of a core belief are, the more powerful their influence can be. Negative core beliefs can impact our overall mental health significantly. For example: A negative core belief of “I’m unlikeable” will lead to… Read More Here!

 

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