For many parents, it has been a challenge to balance work, kids and the stresses that have changed our usual way of living. With colder weather compounding lockdown restrictions in some urban areas, getting kids active and outdoors is just one of the many challenges. Social distancing, closure of [...]
As the pandemic continues to impact our lives, it can be particularly stressful and traumatic to frontline, healthcare workers and caregivers. Feeling of burnout, compassion fatigue and stress have become commonplace in many healthcare, community, and home settings. As a mindfulness coach and physiotherapist, I have frequently heard comments [...]
Mindfulness exercises and meditation practices are a way of coping with today’s changing environment. They are tools that you can use to help you deal with the stress, anxiety and worry that have become commonplace during these unprecedented times. Mindfulness exercises can help by focusing our attention to the present [...]
As we brace ourselves for another Canadian winter, let’s take another look at some tips for preventing concussions in winter sports and winter weather. Winter weather can often pose hazardous conditions that lead to an increased risk of falls and injury. While the incidence of injuries in Canadians is highest [...]
