
Everwell Counselling Blog
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We know it can be hard for people who are struggling with their own -or a loved one's - mental health to find the resources they need. Whether you are looking for a safe space to anonymously explore your feelings or research your options, we hope to provide you with the knowledge that you are not alone.
Everwell Counselling Blog
1M ago
Somehow we have absorbed the idea that being tough on ourselves, including putdowns and insults, is the best way to motivate ourselves to make change, evolve and grow. We have internalized the idea that being nice or kind is letting ourselves off the hook and if we do that we won’t move forward in life ..read more
Everwell Counselling Blog
1M ago
You survived every single moment of every event, challenge, emotion, gift, and fear of this holiday season — of this YEAR!! The struggle and effort and sleepless nights and ribbons and bows and highs and lows have all come to end and there is only one thing left to do — sign up for a new HIIT workout and try to be better, right?  ..read more
Everwell Counselling Blog
2M ago
Something about the holidays can make emotions feel heavier, and to-do lists more urgent — a phenomenon that can make otherwise manageable triggers feel harder to hold. Giving ourselves permission to be especially compassionate to our needs during these times is the greatest gift we can give.  ..read more
Everwell Counselling Blog
2M ago
In a perfect world, mental health would be treated the same as physical health in Canada and it would be covered by a national health system supporting both body and mind. But at this point it is not the case. Many people either pay for their therapy sessions out of pocket or through their work’s benefits programs. Recognizing that sometimes the cost of therapy can be a barrier to a person reaching out for support, many therapists offer affordable counselling to make therapy accessible to as many people as possible ..read more
Everwell Counselling Blog
3M ago
Hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga") is a Danish term that refers to a cozy, comfortable, and contented state of being. It is often associated with a sense of well-being, warmth, and togetherness, particularly during the colder months. Journaling about hygge and mental health can be a deeply reflective and calming practice ..read more
Everwell Counselling Blog
3M ago
Cultural adjustment goes beyond learning new customs or language. It can bring up deep emotional struggles, particularly when you feel caught between family traditions and the need to adapt to a new culture ..read more
Everwell Counselling Blog
3M ago
In the wake of the U.S. election news, it would make sense if women, BIPOC, queer, and other equity seeking individuals were feeling some amount of emotional discomfort today. That discomfort could be stress, grief, anger, hopelessness, etc. If this is happening to you, know that you are not alone and that there are other people out there who are also feeling low, or feeling emotionally activated today ..read more
Everwell Counselling Blog
4M ago
My divorce wasn’t the solution to a mistake, it was the response to evolution. Separating didn’t negate my marriage or challenge the love that carried it for years, it was the necessary next step to ensure my partner and I - and our children - continued to be in our best space possible ..read more
Everwell Counselling Blog
4M ago
Self-care is not an activity to be checked off a list. It’s a practice of slowing down, tuning in, and responding to our inner needs with compassion. In a culture that values speed and productivity, true self-care often requires us to move in the opposite direction ..read more
Everwell Counselling Blog
6M ago
While OCD is often associated with behaviours like needing a clean desk or arranging items symmetrically, many people with OCD face struggles that are less visible but equally distressing ..read more