Flourishing Seeds Wellness

As a Mental Health Counsellor, I have the privilege of walking along side many different clients, from many different walks of life, who are battling to work through all sorts of challenges.  One group that has really pulled on my heartstrings is the male population.  Why, you might ask?  Well, the answer is quite simple - because of the stigma and unhealthy expectations that have been put on men for centuries that have stopped them from seeking much needed and well-deserved

After discussing boundaries on my social media last week, I realized this topic deserves a comprehensive blog post. There are many misconceptions about what boundaries are and whether they help or hinder us. The perspective often shifts depending on which side of the boundary you find yourself on. What Are Boundaries? Boundaries are limits or guidelines that help us understand what is acceptable in terms of behaviors, relationships, and personal space. They apply to both ours

I saw a post on Facebook the other day that has not left my mind.  It said:     “I saw a post I didn’t agree with.  I didn’t get offended.  I didn’t comment.  I didn’t feel the need to change their mind.  I still like the person.  I just kept scrolling and went on with my day.  More should practice this.”.   Why is it that there seems to be such a strong urge for people to shame others for opinions, thoughts, and feelings that are different than their own?   Of course, when w

What if you could harness the negative energy that might be wasted on those reactions and use it for solution-based thinking instead?

Have you ever noticed how quickly we try and push away the feelings we don’t like, or the lengths to which we will go to avoid sitting with

When we use empathy, we can disagree with someone or something, without needing to take them out at their knees.

It is through vulnerability that we grow.