Burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s a signal that your system has been overloaded for too long, and you need support to recover. Therapy can be a powerful part of that healing process.

If you’re a helper, chances are you’ve already heard of secondary traumatic stress  (STS). It’s what happens when we take in the suffering of others so deeply that our own minds and bodies begin to show signs of stress. Traditionally, this concept was applied to those in direct helping roles like therapists, nurses, social workers, and first responders. But let’s be honest, in today’s world, none of us are immune. Between globalization, the 24-hour news cycle, and social medi

Burnout is a serious, often misunderstood issue that affects individuals and organizations alike. While it’s easy to think of burnout as...

It can be hard to prioritize community-building when everything else feels urgent, but community is exactly what will help you stay afloat.

Discover the power of setting boundaries in the helping professions. Learn why it's okay to say no and how to do it gracefully.

Gratitude is more than just a polite gesture or simply saying "thank you," research shows that it goes much deeper than that. Gratitude...

In the world of helping professions, the emotional rollercoaster is all too real. From heartwarming breakthroughs to gut-wrenching...

As helpers, we often give so much of ourselves - our hearts, our minds, our empathy - to the people we support. I know how heavy that can feel. We’re not just listening to stories of struggle and suffering; we’re walking along side our clients, friends, and loved ones as they go through the most challenging parts of their life. I’ve been there myself, feeling my heart ache for others. Sometimes, the weight of that suffering is too much to carry, and to protect ourselves, we m

When we think of rest, most of us immediately picture a good night’s sleep. But for those of you who are caregivers, rest is about much...

I think I was born to be a helper. From the time I was a little girl, I have been described as an empathetic person, a good listener, and a dependable caregiver - so naturally, it made sense to become a social worker. I got my first job in a shelter in downtown Ottawa. In the first few years, I saw things, heard things, and did things that no university class could have prepared me for. In those years, I became so profoundly aware of the suffering of others that my heart some