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A Reiki session is a holistic experience that combines a peaceful setting, the skilled touch of a practitioner, all aimed at promoting relaxation and healing. When most people picture a Reiki session, they think of a quiet room, soft music, and a practitioner gently holding their hands over the body. Deep relaxation is part of it. The practice underneath that is older and more structured than the picture suggests. I've been practicing Reiki for over twenty years, and I teach

Clinic room rentals in Waterloo run roughly $250 to $1,600 a month. Here's what drives the price and how to know what's a fair rate.

Art therapy offers a unique path to healing that goes beyond words. Many people find it difficult to express emotions or process trauma through traditional talk therapy. Art therapy provides a creative outlet that helps individuals explore feelings, reduce stress, and improve mental well-being. This post explains what art therapy is and why someone might choose it as a form of healing. What Is Art Therapy? Art therapy combines psychology and creative expression. It involves u

Strategies for dealing with a narcissistic father

Quick read on the growing concerns about AI & mental health

Every six days in Canada a woman is killed by her intimate partner, over 6,000 women and children sleep in shelters because it is not safe for them at home. In Ontario, 52 women or one every week, were victims of femicide. In Waterloo Region, Waterloo Regional Police Services received 6,158 intimate partner violence calls in 2022 and 4,045 intimate partner violence charges in 2022. Addressing the epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) requires a comprehensive and coordin

In Canada, 12 people die by suicide every day — with Statistics Canada reporting up to 4,500 annually — and men’s suicide rates are three times as high as women’s. It’s time to reverse and end this disturbing new trend. Men, when they express emotions or shed tears, are often unfairly perceived as weak or unstable. Society has conditioned men to maintain a tough exterior to conceal their pain. However, this societal pressure is significantly impacting men's mental health, as

Naomi Fietje will begin her internship with Nate Enns in January 2023.