Teen Mental Health in Crisis: Why Parents Are the Missing Link

If you’re raising a teen right now, you don’t need me to quote statistics. You already know something’s not right. The spark in your child feels dimmer. They’ve gone quieter, moodier… maybe they’re shutting themselves in their room or snapping at every small...

The Last Heartbreak – By Kerry Chalmers

The last heartbreak is the one you feel you’ll never recover from. The one that has you on your knees begging for someone, anyone to make the pain go away. It breaks you in such a way that if you close your eyes you can see yourself trying to scoop the pieces of you...

Managing the Overwhelm

Feeling overwhelmed is a common experience in today’s fast-paced world! Many of us are juggling multiple responsibilities, from work demands to personal commitments, often leading to the sensation of being swamped by unfinished tasks. If you find yourself...

Understanding the Difference Between Shame and Guilt

In the realm of emotions, shame and guilt are often used interchangeably, but they are fundamentally different experiences that impact our well-being in distinct ways. Understanding these differences is crucial for emotional intelligence and mental health. In this...

Why getting out in the sunshine can ease anxiety

As summer is now in full swing, I’m here to explain why getting out and about in the sunshine can ease our anxieties. Fresh air and sunlight directly affects our hormones – for the better! I think its safe to say we all feel a bit brighter when the sun starts to...

How to Reframe Negative Thoughts

We all carry stories with us that don’t always match up with reality, right? These thoughts that tell us we’re not good enough become our negative narrative. Each and every day we tell ourselves internal stories about our work, money, relationships, health, and...