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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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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..

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5 Grounding Techniques for Panic Attacks: A Newmarket Local’s Guide

A panic attack can happen anywhere, while you’re driving down the 404, waiting in line at the grocery store, or sitting in a busy office..

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Beyond the Nursery: Creating Your Postpartum Mental Health Support Plan

Most expectant parents spend months picking out the perfect crib, researching car seats, and debating stroller features. But the most vital piece of “gear” you..

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CBT for New Moms: Why Therapy is the Gold Standard for PPD

When you are struggling with postpartum depression, your brain often feels like it has been hijacked. It begins to tell you “brain lies” persistent, convincing..

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Dads Get it Too: The Truth About Paternal Postpartum Depression

Postpartum depression (PPD) is almost always discussed as a mother’s struggle. But the data tells a different story. Research shows that approximately 1 in 10..

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Beyond PPD: Understanding Postpartum OCD and Intrusive Thoughts

For many new parents, the most distressing symptom of the postpartum period isn’t sadness or even typical anxiety. It’s a sudden influx of “scary thoughts.”..