by Kala McKenzie | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog
I remember the first time I heard the word “boundaries” in the context of mental health. I was an undergraduate student with an overbooked calendar full of classes, assignments due, and social engagements. I was overwhelmed with the length and chaos of my...
by Kala McKenzie | Jan 16, 2025 | Blog
When I first became a parent, I struggled. I was a new mom who was used to being engaged in a busy work environment, suddenly isolated and regularly “nap-trapped” (when the baby sleeps on you, so you can’t get up and do things while the baby naps)....
by Kala McKenzie | Jan 9, 2025 | Blog
When you think about mental wellness for parents, self-compassion might not be the first thing that comes to mind. After all, there is so much stress that comes with parenting, it may seem useless to focus on something like being kind to yourself. Nonetheless, there...
by Kala McKenzie | Jan 2, 2025 | Blog
Welcome to 2025 – A new year, and often the time when people consider what changes they would like to make to improve their lives. We have just survived the holiday season, and let’s be honest – we are exhausted. If you are a parent, then you have...
by Kala McKenzie | Oct 25, 2024 | Blog, Uncategorized
You’ve become a parent. You love your baby, but you have a secret. When baby cries, or when you’re feeling stressed, you feel rage inside. Not just anger – rage. It feels like you’re going to explode, yelling and maybe even throwing things. You...
by Kala McKenzie | May 24, 2024 | Blog
In the past four years, accessing services virtually has become significantly more common. Naturally, this inspires the question: Is online counselling therapy effective? As a counsellor, I am concerned with the ethical implications of the counselling services that I...
