Reflections
Understanding Grief
Grieving the loss of a loved one is a painful process that can feel both numbing, and all encompassing. Dealing with COVID-19 restrictions adds a whole other dimension to the already complicated process that is grief.
Are You A Man Struggling With Depression Or Anxiety? You’re Not Alone
There are just so many ways that you as a man are told to keep your feelings to yourself. From a very young age men are conditioned to feel ashamed of having emotions. Guys are under enormous pressure to be seen as strong, no matter what they’re feeling inside.
Managing Anxiety About A Post Pandemic Life
As more and more people receive their vaccinations, the possibility of resuming social interactions, commuting, office life, and indoor dining is moving towards us like clouds on a windy day. This is exciting for some folks, but not everyone. For more than a few folks, the thought of returning to the weekday commute, enduring family parties, or having to see the boss face to face on a regular basis can be dread inducing.
How To Support Men’s Mental Health
Are men really in need? Yes. Old, gendered beliefs around men needing to always be “strong” and that they should keep their problems to themselves have prevented many guys from asking for help. Among Canadians of all ages, four of every five suicides are male. The silence around depression and anxiety is harming our husbands, boyfriends, brothers, uncles, nephews, colleagues, and friends.
Mother’s And Moms-To-Be Need Our Support More Than Ever
The worldwide pandemic has impacted the lives of everyone since it began to take hold at the start of 2020, and that includes new parents and mother-to-be. Social isolation, wearing a mask during labour and fears of a deadly virus was definitely not how any woman imagined their pregnancy and early postpartum months with their newborn
Online therapy
Lessons Learned: My Journey into Private Practice I began my journey to create a social work private practice in NS back in January 2016. I recently celebrated my one-year anniversary, as a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in private practice on July 18, 2017. The...
CHRONIC ILLNESS & YOUR EMOTIONAL & MENTAL WELLBEING
CHRONIC ILLNESS & YOUR EMOTIONAL & MENTAL WELLBEING Are you or someone you care for living with a Chronic Illness? Chronic Illnesses, such as Arthritis, Cancer, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Diabetes, Heart Disease, Mood Disorders,...
CONNECTION, LOVE, PLAY
I woke this morning still smiling as I thought about how much fun I had on Easter weekend as I spent so much time with children who I adore and who I have been missing. Living 4 hours away from home, although not far, has proved challenging at times to stay connected...
International Day Of Happiness
Thank you David R Hamilton PhD for sharing that today is International Day of Happiness. I think Celebrating Happiness is a great idea!!! My own meaning and perspective on happiness has changed with age, experience & life & I know from conversations with some of you...
Gratitude
GRATITUDE: Every year in March we celebrate Social Work Month. This year's theme is, "The Power To Empower". I knew I wanted to be a Social Worker since I was in high school. I even wrote it in my year book with my probable fate being "Anne Landers" to my friends :)...
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