The Quiet Strength of Showing Up Resilience often looks ordinary When we think of resilience, we often picture something dramatic: a big comeback, a triumphant moment, someone rising above it all. But in my work, I see resilience most often…
You Are Not Your Thoughts When thoughts feel like facts Our minds are busy places. Every day they produce thousands of thoughts: helpful ones, unhelpful ones, and plenty that simply aren’t true. Thoughts like “I’m not good enough” or “something…
When Worry Takes the Wheel: Understanding Anxiety in Children and Teens (and How the Cool Kids and Chilled Program Can Help) Every child worries sometimes. A flutter of nerves before a spelling test, a knot in the stomach on the…
Trauma Isn’t Just the “Big T” Events When people hear the word “trauma,” they often picture something dramatic — an accident, an assault, a disaster. These are real and significant experiences, and they absolutely warrant support. But limiting our idea…
What is Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy? If you’ve found your way here, chances are you — or someone you love — has been through something hard. Maybe the word “trauma” has come up, or a professional has suggested counselling, and…