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Thoughtful reflections and practical tools to support your journey toward mental wellness and authentic living.
Empty Nest or Crowded House? Parenting Adult Children in Midlife
More than a third of Canadian young adults now live with their parents, and many midlife couples are quietly paying the price in delayed retirements, lost privacy, and fading intimacy. When partners disagree about how to support an adult child at home, resentment can grow. Drawing on PACT, we explore how couples can protect their relationship with shared principles and lovingly nudge their adult child toward independence, together.
The Hidden Toll: How Workforce Adjustment Is Affecting the Mental Health of Ottawa's Public Servants
Ottawa's federal public servants are facing unprecedented workplace stress — from workforce adjustment notices and early retirement packages to the return-to-office mandate. The toll on mental health, relationships, and sense of identity is real. In this post, we explore what layoff survivor syndrome looks like, why this stress runs so deep, and how therapy can help you navigate this difficult chapter.
