Jenelle Goodwin, MC, CCC What brings people to counselling? People come to counselling for many different reasons, including navigating feelings of overwhelm or uncertainty, working through a life transition, managing stress and anxiety, improving communication, and making sense of difficult experiences. Counselling provides a confidential and judgement-free space to talk about your thoughts, feelings and experiences with a professional who is trained in providing this kind

Atmika Ramsahaye, Yoga Therapist “It’s just stress. I’ll be fine” How often have we heard this statement or said it ourselves? Chronic stress has inserted itself in our lives in such a way that some may even glorify it. We push through deadlines, multitask, job hunt, manage health challenges all while trying to keep up with expectations placed on us. Stress is an essential part of life. It is the natural response of the body that helps us meet challenges and adapt to change.

By Jordan Osborne, DC Stress, like pain, is a vital function of the body. Without pain, we'd burn our hands or walk on a broken foot. The stress response works the same way: it activates our "fight or flight" system (the sympathetic nervous system) to prepare us to fight for our lives or escape danger. That sudden surge of adrenaline, where you don't feel pain or seem to gain "superhuman strength," is a survival advantage. It's great for fending off a sasquatch, and less grea