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.

Anxiety has become a global mental health challenge that is experienced daily by an increasing number of people. It can manifest as heaviness in your chest, racing thoughts, or a sudden feeling of doom that seems to come out of nowhere. Given its prevalence, today we are sharing anxiety breathing techniques to bring you relief and help you develop emotional resilience over time.

Let’s get one thing straight: just because you’re planning a wedding doesn’t mean you’re supposed to be stressed out of your mind. But somewhere along the way, we started treating wedding planning stress like a rite of passage, and decided that losing sleep, snapping at your partner, and second-guessing every decision is just “part of the process.” It's not. Or at least, it doesn't have to be.

Have you ever felt stuck in a loop of painful memories that won't fade, no matter how much time passes? For many people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma does not just go away — it lingers, affecting relationships, work, and overall well-being.

Everyone has those moments when stress takes over—your heart pounds, your chest feels tight, and your thoughts spiral out of control.

Sound familiar? You might have encountered an anxiety attack. It can feel scary, especially when you’re unsure of what is happening or how to handle it. But rest assured, these are common anxiety attack symptoms and there are a variety of things you can do to lessen their intensity and even prevent future anxiety attacks.  

Sometimes your mind can get stuck spinning the same negative thoughts over and over, making it hard to move forward. If you've ever felt like you're caught in that kind of loop, you're definitely not alone—and there is a way out. CBT therapy is a super popular and proven approach that helps you break out of those unhelpful thought patterns. It gives you practical tools to manage stress, build stronger coping skills, and start feeling more in control of your life again.