Seeing Ourselves on TV: A Trauma Therapist’s Guide to Good TV Shows as Healing Medicine
As a trauma therapist who specializes in helping heal unhealthy relationship dynamics and recognize relationship red flags, i am always rooting for love. Displays of healthy love are inspiration for us all. This is especially important to model for younger generations who have grown up with social media at their fingertips. Like many of us, I have been watching the evolution of Taylor Swift. It’s hard not to – whenever i hop onto social media,…
All the Feelings – Part Two: Overwhelmed and Overworked
The kids are back to school, and now our routine is back to usual. It made me think of all the things i do as parent, both what i expect…
How to Hold On to Summer
The summer break is about to end. While here in Toronto it was a bit of an anti-summer weather wise, i’m sad to see it go. We filled it with…
My Camping Village
I grew up camping with my family when a kid myself. To be honest, i don’t remember a lot of memories, but i do recall the campgrounds, my beach hair,…
Expectation vs Reality: The Anniversary Edition
This weekend was a special anniversary for me. I’ve been with my partner for 17 years. Call me sentimental but i like to honour that. So, when our favourite summer…
All the Feelings- Part One: Mom Rage
I never thought I’d be this angry. Or this often. Who knew that things like – My daughter not wanting to wear underwear under her dress – My son refusing…
My Birth Story: Birth of a Mama
My eldest child was born 8 years ago this week. Looking back on the birth, i credit the experience i had personally with what motivated me to do the work…
Don’t Put that Bead in Your Nose!
I wanted to share something that happened this week at chez moi. I’m not proud of everything that happened, but the outcome and learning moment make it all worth it…
It Takes a Village
I’ve been thinking a lot about the support we need to be on top of this whole parenting gig. I think we have swung a bit too far away from…