by Tristen | Sep 22, 2020 | Written by Tristen
Hi everyone!To start off my first ever blog post, I thought I would just say what we’ve all been thinking lately: working from home can be extremely difficult, and can take a serious toll on our mental health and well-being. In addition to the obvious reasons...
by Annie MacIntosh | Nov 29, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
Have you ever heard of rumination? Its a term that describes continuously going over a thought, worry, or problem in your mind without being able to come to a resolution or find closure. Rumination is akin to dwelling; even though you might know that the thoughts...
by Teresa | Oct 19, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Teresa
Hey Readers! When it comes to mental health, a lot of the mainstream discourse surrounding the topic will highlight solutions that serve as a “quick fix”. Have you ever seen online articles that suggest self-care practices such as drinking herbal tea or eating comfort...
by Emma Fitzpatrick-Sauer | Apr 10, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Emma
Hi everyone! I hope you’re reading this on a beautiful sunny day. Victoria has relatively mild winters but somedays, when I haven’t seen the sun in what feels like weeks and my feet are wet from the rain it can be hard to find to motivation to do anything,...
by Annie MacIntosh | Mar 21, 2018 | Alumni Bloggers, Written by Annie
Hey folks! What comes to mind when you think when you think of self- care? Most students are no strangers to reading about the concept, but I’ve been seeing a lot of #selfcare articles featuring 8-dollar bath bombs, manicures, and exotic herbal teas. Lately, self-...