Blog | Cortney Pasternak, Counsellor

First Year Away at College or University? Managing Stress and Anxiety

As teenagers transition into their first year of college or university, they face an exciting yet challenging new journey filled[…]

In today’s digital age, parenting comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to helping anxious children (and us adults!)[…]

In today’s interconnected world, news of conflicts and wars is often just a click away. Even if you aren’t on[…]

For many parents, the day has finally arrived when your children are leaving for college university (or move away for[…]

The research is clear: Warm and sunny weather can have a positive impact on our mood and mental health. And,[…]

This pandemic has been hard on so many people — both individually, and as couples and families. I, like many[…]

If you are like so many people trying to find love through online dating or internet dating, you are not[…]

Throughout this pandemic, discussions around COVID safety and vaccinations have been quite polarizing — to the point of ending friendships. […]

The role of ‘emotions‘ in how, when, where, and how often we shop, is well documented. Thoughts about a brand[…]

When the pandemic first hit, some lawyers were already predicting a rise in divorce rates. 24-7 — even with people[…]