We regularly encounter stressful and challenging situations that can heighten our anxiety or fear. But sometimes, an experience can be particularly overwhelming, and our bodies react instinctively with a physical
We share our 5 tips on how to enjoy the holiday season without sacrificing the time you have invested in your sobriety.
We regularly encounter stressful and challenging situations that can heighten our anxiety or fear. But sometimes, an experience can be particularly overwhelming, and our bodies react instinctively with a physical
June is a time for celebrating the diversity of Canada’s 2SLGBTQ+ communities. But it’s also a time to reflect on how we can nurture and support that diversity every day
The negative impacts of addiction on families is well known. Less well known is the positive impact families can have on the addiction recovery journey. Parents, grandparents, spouses, siblings, and
1. Don’t pressure them to talk about their PTSD. It can be challenging for people to talk about their traumatic experiences, triggers, and symptoms.
1. Empathize, don’t criticize. Every time you point a finger, you could be pushing your loved one farther away. Ask questions and listen.There is great power in a supportive loved
Kirsten Davis, a music therapist at Homewood Ravensview, a private inpatient facility for mental health and addiction recovery in British Columbia, sits in front of a piano with her patient.
By learning to move their bodies in new ways, Canadians with mental health and addiction challenges are rediscovering their strength, resilience, and joy.