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Here, I share insights from continuing education, emerging research, and clinical experience, all aimed at deepening understanding around mental health, neurodiversity, and trauma-informed care. Whether you’re a practitioner or simply passionate about personal growth, you’ll find grounded, practical content to support your journey.

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High-Functioning Anxiety: The Over-Performer’s Guide to Coping

High-Functioning Anxiety: The Over-Performer’s Guide to Coping On the outside, you are the one who gets things done. You’re the reliable employee, the organized parent,..

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Panic Attacks vs. Anxiety Attacks: A Practical Guide for Ontarians

If you have ever felt a sudden wave of terror or a mounting sense of dread that made your heart race, you know how frightening..

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Social Anxiety in the GTA: Navigating Re-entry & Office Culture

For years, the “office” was a consistent, predictable place. Today, in the wake of hybrid models and “hot-desking” (where you no longer have a dedicated..

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CBT for Anxiety: Why It’s the Gold Standard for Rewiring Your Brain

If you’ve ever looked into therapy for anxiety, you’ve likely seen the acronym CBT. Short for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, it is the most researched and..

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Grounding Techniques: Using Ontario’s Nature for Mindfulness

When anxiety hits, it often feels like your mind is living in a scary, unpredictable future. Grounding is the practice of pulling your awareness back..

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Digital Burnout: Anxiety in the GTA & Waterloo Tech Corridor

For professionals in the GTA and the Waterloo region, technology is both a tool for success and a source of significant stress. With the rise..