Relationships can be great, with lots of laughter, fun times, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing that someone has your back. But not all relationships are good for you, and it can be hard to know when it's time to back off or walk away from the relationship. Recognizing the red flags in relationships early will help save you a lot of emotional anguish.

Imagine spending your lunch break browsing through LinkedIn and seeing that a former classmate just received a promotion at their job. Then, you see that someone else in your network started a new position at a company you’ve long dreamed of working for.  You feel a little pang of jealousy even though you’ve had plenty of your own successes.  But why doesn’t it feel like enough?  That’s why in this post, we are exploring why success doesn’t bring happiness.

Setting boundaries in relationships is a skill to support your well being when so many people are pulling on your time and energy.

Breakups are hard, and the grief can hit when you least expect it. One moment, you're fine and the next, you're struck with a wave of sadness from a memory. It doesn't matter if your relationship ended abruptly or after a long, drawn-out process. The impact is still the same.

Do you ever feel drained for no reason, stuck in a mental loop, or overwhelmed by even the smallest thing? While there may be nothing you can point to that’s causing you to feel out of sorts, your feelings may be signs of a mental health struggle.

Dating today doesn’t look the same as it did a generation ago and unlike romance books and movies, you’re not usually meeting people through random run-ins or at cafes anymore. Today, you are more likely to be using a dating app, scrolling through profiles, swiping left or right, and trying to start conversations through a screen. So, in this blog post, we are talking about how to navigate dating apps in Canada from a therapist’s perspective.