Have you ever left a conversation feeling uneasy, as if you’ve been subtly attacked, but couldn’t put your finger on why? You may have been dealing with someone who uses passive-aggressive communication. It’s a frustrating mix of veiled hostility and plausible...
Waking up with a racing heart, a knot in your stomach, or a sense of dread? Morning anxiety is a challenge many people face, but it doesn’t have to define your day. There are practical, science-backed strategies that can help you reclaim your mornings, start your day...
Ever found yourself halfway through a bag of chips without remembering how you even got to the cupboard? Or maybe you realized you didn’t actually taste them? This can be a sign of compulsive eating—turning to food for emotional comfort or distraction from deeper...
Anxiety and panic attacks can be overwhelming, making you feel disconnected from reality, trapped by spiraling thoughts and overpowered by physical symptoms. Not knowing what to do feeds the anxiety or panic, making the outcome worse. One of the most effective tools I...
Did you know that BC residents are eligible for 12 counselling sessions, fully covered by ICBC, within 12 weeks of a motor vehicle accident (MVA)? It does not matter whether you caused the accident or not, you can still access free counselling in Nanaimo and...
Have you ever had a string of bad luck, things not going well with your job, finances, intimate relationship, friendships, neighbors; car trouble, sleep issues, health issues, all at once? Bad things seem to come in multiples, and at times nothing seems to be going...
