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Imagine your best friend called you after a rough day. They forgot an important meeting, snapped at someone they love, and were convinced they had everything all wrong. Would you respond with: "Wow... you really messed that up. You should have known better." Probably not. You'd likely remind them th at everyone has bad days, that they're doing the best they can, and that one mistake doesn't define who they are. So here's the real question… Why is it so much easier to be kind

"I just want to be happy." It's one of the most common things people say when they start therapy. And honestly, who wouldn't want that? We're surrounded by messages telling us that happiness should be the end goal. Social media is full of smiling faces, self-help books promise the secret to happiness, and it's easy to feel like everyone else has somehow figured it out. The problem? Happiness isn't meant to be a permanent emotional state. No matter how well life is going, ther

One-at-a-Time Therapy vs. Long-Term Therapy: Which Approach Is Right for You? When people think about counselling, they often imagine a person attending weekly sessions with the same therapist for months or even years. While long-term counselling can be deeply transformative, it is not the only way to benefit from therapy. For many individuals, one-at-a-time therapy (OAATT) provides meaningful support for a specific challenge without requiring an ongoing commitment. The truth

Rachel Clare, MSW, RSW (2026) We have all experienced it. You arrive home after work, school, or an exhausting day of errands and social interactions. You collapse onto the couch and open your phone to catch up on Instagram or TikTok. At first, it feels comforting. Relaxing. “Just a few more minutes,” you tell yourself. Then suddenly, an hour—or two—has disappeared. Instead of feeling restored, you feel drained. Maybe there is a low hum of anxiety in your chest, or you find y