We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a free, one-off session for Parents of Young Adults (17+) on Wednesday June 3rd from 6:30-8:00 pm. This session is an opportunity for you to ask questions on ways how to guide and support your children during COVID-19. Please note that this session will be […]
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Athletes and Motivation during a Pandemic
By Dr. Leann Lapp Practices and competitions have been put on hold for most sports, and in many cases, cancelled altogether, so it’s safe to say that many athletes are struggling with motivation. And while some are taking this challenge in stride, others are starting to question what this decrease in motivation means about their […]
Light in Times of Darkness
By Lynn Nguyen Whether you are watching TV, scrolling through social media or listening on a streaming service, it has been near impossible these past few months to use technology without encountering the words COVID-19 or Coronavirus. While it is important to keep yourself informed on the subject matter, the constant intake of COVID-19 information […]
A Daily Dose of Dialectics
By Dr. Jillian Glasgow I sit down to write this blog post as it is snowing outside in the middle of May, perhaps the perfect time to be writing about entering the paradox of the dialectic. It reminds me that winter is not quite done with us yet – one last hurrah before it’s gone […]
Resilience: The ways to enhance this critical skill in sports
By Dr. Leann Lapp and Laura Davidson Athletes of all sorts face a wide range of physiological, emotional and physical stressors impacting their overall performance and passion for their sport. Some of these stressors include injuries, performance slumps, organizational conflicts, career transitions, pressure to perform, and many more. These stressors can be detrimental towards the […]
#LiftEachOtherUp
In 2007, a boy in grade 9 was bullied at school for wearing a pink shirt. In response to this, David Shepherd and Travis Price, two of his school peers, began a protest by handing out pink shirts to the boys in their school. This kind and supportive act sparked Pink Shirt day, which is […]
The Benefits of Self-Kindness
The human experience can be profoundly beautiful and meaningful, yet it inevitably involves moments of suffering. During times of pain and suffering, we often treat ourselves in a way we would never treat someone we love and respect. In fact, for many, being self-critical may come more naturally than being compassionate or kind. We may […]
Dealing with Social Anxiety
Adolescents meet increasing social demands as they age. They have to navigate relationships in the classroom, during community and extracurricular activities, within social media, and when gaming, Unfortunately, they frequently fear and sometimes experience criticism, judgment, and rejection. Sadly, some adolescents have negative social experiences in which they feel embarrassed and ashamed. These experiences or […]