by Heidi Sturgeon | Jun 15, 2022 | Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Connection, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self Compassion, Uncategorized
Men Experience Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Too The transition to parenthood can be a challenging time for many, including dads. In recent years, awareness and discussions surrounding the importance of perinatal mental health and screening for things like...
by Heidi Sturgeon | May 6, 2022 | Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Connection, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self Compassion, Uncategorized
The Many Mental Health Benefits of Pet Ownership Having a pet is something you may have dreamed about as a child. Perhaps you asked your parents to get you a dog or a cat for your birthday every year. As the years went by, the dream slowly faded. Now, as an adult that...
by Heidi Sturgeon | Mar 21, 2022 | Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Connection, Covid-19, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Online Therapy, Self Compassion, Social Work
Supporting Our Social Workers As a registered social worker, I am so grateful that I’ve been able to support others over years, and especially during the pandemic. It’s important to also acknowledge that we social workers have been facing challenges over the past few...
by Heidi Sturgeon | Feb 8, 2022 | Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Connection, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self Compassion
How To Cultivate A Loving Relationship With Yourself When you think of love, what comes to mind? First love? Puppy love? The love a parent has for their child? Romantic love? There often isn’t very much thought given to self-love, but really, to love anyone else...
by Heidi Sturgeon | Oct 15, 2021 | Anxiety, Connection, Depression, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Online Therapy, Self Compassion, Students
Online Therapy Is More Accessible Than Ever Before Since the first lockdown back in April of 2020, more and more people around the world have learned about the benefits of online therapy. As someone who’s been providing therapy exclusively online since 2017, I can say...
by Heidi Sturgeon | Sep 14, 2021 | Anxiety, Connection, Depression, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Online Therapy, Self Compassion, Students
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN IT’S EASY Big changes can bring up a lot of feelings, both positive and uncomfortable ones. Some examples of large life changes are retirement, graduation, adult children moving out of the home, divorce, the...
