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We have partnered with a diverse group of blog contributors including Counsellors, a Family and Marriage Therapist, Mindfulness and Meditation Coach, Registered Dietician, Naturopathic Physician as well as members of our community. Our goal is to support this community through thought provoking, encouraging and practical blog content aimed at strengthening your mental and emotional health.
New blog content released every Wednesday. Be sure to join our email list (at the bottom of the page) to subscribe and be the first to receive our latest posts as well as bonus content.
Most Recent Blog Posts…
COVID Isn’t Just a Virus Inside Us; It’s a Virus Between Us Too
As the Clinical Director for a moderately sized private practice in downtown Chicago, my job at the beginning of the pandemic was pretty simple: “Just focus on helping everybody keep their s*** together, one day at a time.” That included the 30+ clients I work with...
Creating a Sacred Relationship With Our Emotional Pain
Emotional pain is something that seems to wiggle itself into the fabric of our lives. Mostly, I’ve felt like it’s been an uninvited guest in my own life, and I’ve had to really work hard to figure out our relationship. I wont lie; the language I’ve used for my pain in...
Life is Often One Uncomfortable Night
The horrible situation that happened to you will not go away, but the meaning that comes down the road as you explore it and walk through the pain can bring healing and be a healing balm for your future.
7 Steps for Finding Balance & Stability in 2020
It’s been said many times over the past six months that “2020 is cancelled!” You only have to turn on the news for three minutes to see why. With all the discouraging headlines sweeping the globe, it’s easy to fall into an unhealthy state of mind and allow the rest of...
The Anxiety Battle & Coping with Lockdown
How are you? I mean... how are you REALLY? So many of us will be in totally different circumstances during this pandemic. Some will be key workers and still out there on the front lines, while some of us will be literally locked in to save themselves and others. Some...
The Power of Gratitude
Grat·i·tude (/ɡradəˌt(y)o͞od/): The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness Have you ever stopped to consider what you can be thankful for in your life? The power of gratitude has been widely studied and has many benefits...
About Our Blog Contributors…

Read more of Kelsey Mercer’s blogs including…
Hurt, Humility & A Way Forward: From the Heart of One Police Officer
The Band Together Podcast: Real, Raw Conversation Surrounding Mental Health
The Present War: The Battle for our Mental Health During COVID-19
Finding Authentic Connection Through Community
No Longer Invisible: Overcoming the Isolation of Mental Illness

Read more of Geordy Murphy’s blogs including…

Read more of Glenn Smith’s blogs including…

Read more of Alexandra Eva-May’s blogs including…

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Read more of Joshua Waters’ blogs including…
COVID Isn’t Just a Virus Inside Us; It’s a Virus Between Us Too
