Taking stress leave is rarely part of the plan. Most people in Ontario wait until the very last moment, when exhaustion, anxiety, or burnout has already taken a heavy toll before stepping away from work. If you’re on stress leave now, or considering it, the question becomes: how do you use this time in a…
Introduction If you are looking for therapy as part of your benefits plan with work, there are Christian Therapists who are available to you. You may have heard of Christian counselling, but aren’t sure how it actually works when the sessions are online. Many people in Ontario are searching for therapy that takes faith seriously…
Burnout doesn’t arrive all at once. It builds slowly, hidden under deadlines, long hours, and the pressure to “just keep going.” For many professionals in Ontario, it starts as work anxiety in the form of racing thoughts, restlessness, or the constant sense that you’re not doing enough. Left unchecked, that anxiety can grow into full…
You take time off. You rest. But your still exhausted, even after a break. Maybe you even book a vacation or step back from commitments for a while. For a few days, you feel a little lighter. But then the exhaustion creeps back in. You wake up heavy, unmotivated, or flat. No matter how much…
Learn how self-differentiation and healthy communication are key to limiting relational strain and preventing burnout at work. Caregivers carry incredible emotional and logistical responsibility, which is important and fulfilling, but how much is too much? One powerful concept that helps in preventing burnout at work is self-differentiation. Coined by family systems theorist Dr. Murray Bowen,…
If you’re like many of my clients, you are googling “I need a therapist!”, and sometimes even asking ChatGPT for help to find an anxiety therapist near me, I’m glad you found your way here. I’m genuinely surprised how many people find me by recommendations from their AI friend! Way to go. In this post I will tell you what to expect in your first therapy session for anxiety.
Keep calm when anxiety strikes at work. Learn five easy, desk-ready grounding techniques: from box breathing to sensory distractions, to build your own self-soothe kit and stay steady in the office until the storm passes.
In today’s fast-paced, always-connected work culture, stress management has become harder than ever. With trends like “quiet quitting burnout” making headlines and more people struggling to cope with excessive demands, knowing how to recognize and manage workplace stress is essential for health, happiness, and long-term career success. Here are four actionable tips to relieve stress and take back control—highlighting modern solutions and strategies you can put to use right away.
Discover six therapist-guided strategies you can use from home to gently rewire anxiety: understand its root, calm your nervous system, reframe your story, speak your truth, tend deeper hurts, and tap into support that meets you where you are.