Mental Health

How to Support Someone With Anger Issues, Without Walking on Eggshells

How to Support Someone With Anger Issues, Without Walking on Eggshells

For the person beside someone with anger issues: what helps in the heated moment, what to say and avoid, talking later, encouraging counselling, supporting their progress, boundaries, when anger becomes abuse (with a safety box) and looking after yourself.

Gift Ideas for Someone With a Chronic Illness in 2026, Thoughtful and Low Pressure

Gift Ideas for Someone With a Chronic Illness in 2026, Thoughtful and Low Pressure

Thoughtful, low-pressure gift ideas for someone with a chronic illness: ask what helps, comfort gifts, low-energy fun, everyday energy savers, time and practical help, connection on their terms, what to write in a card, gifts to skip, partners and support for you.

Why Do People With BPD Dissociate? Stress, Overwhelm and What Helps

Why Do People With BPD Dissociate? Stress, Overwhelm and What Helps

Dissociation as a recognized part of BPD, why stress can switch the mind off, what it can look like, common triggers, the role of trauma for some, BPD dissociation vs DID, grounding, after an episode, day-to-day habits, supporting someone and individual DBT-informed therapy.

What Is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)? RP(Q) Meaning and Insurance in Ontario

What Is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)? RP(Q) Meaning and Insurance in Ontario

What the RP (Qualifying) title means under the CRPO, what a Qualifying registrant can do, how to check registration, how it differs from a student, RP vs RSW vs psychologist, insurance, how to check your plan, how billing works with us and questions to ask when you book.

How to Support Someone With Cancer Emotionally, What to Say and What Helps

How to Support Someone With Cancer Emotionally, What to Say and What Helps

What emotional support looks like, what to say and what not to say, specific practical help, supporting someone from a distance or at work, staying close over the long haul, when your partner has cancer, and looking after yourself.