Dear Ask the Counsellor: With everything that has been going on recently I find myself feeling uptight and on edge most of the time. I have been yelling at my kids and my spouse lately and I generally feel like I am out of control. I know everyone is feeling out of sorts with the […]
Who am I? What is important to me? Where do I belong? All of these questions point to personal identity and have an impact on your mental wellness. Here are three areas that are valuable to reflect on when examining your identity: Roles Personal Values Social Connections Roles – The roles that we play […]
Being a Better Friend to Yourself Being a better friend to yourself sounds like an odd idea initially because we naturally imagine a friend as someone else, not a part of our mind. But there is value in the concept because we already know how to treat our friends well, with empathy that we neglect […]
Aspire Too’s Margarita Sysing, Registered Social Worker, was recently featured on TAYFFI Talks! to share her expertise on what parents and caregivers should watch out for when considering the impact on children’s mental health in the COVID-19 era. Tune in to hear from her own real world examples and gain practical tips to implement […]
It may seem and feel like a never ending battle to balance our mental wellness, especially since pandemic started. Some days we may feel like we are lost at sea in one massive storm experiencing intense or uncomfortable emotions, while other days we may feel calm and grounded. These unprecedented times have really put our […]
Dear Aspire Too, I’m a single parent of three kids ages 10, 16 and 19 years old. I have recently taken on more shifts as I am fearful of losing my job through the pandemic. I work outside of the home so I feel like trying to balance work and my personal/home life have been […]
Mom Truth: Guilt 14 months ago I became a mom to a beautiful baby girl who I fell madly in love with instantly. Since than I have been filled with many different complex emotions (shocker that love isn’t the only feeling), one of those feelings being guilt. I have learned in both my professional and […]
Dear Counsellor: When hit, I got laid off from my job and subsequently let go due to the company’s need to downsize. I had not been satisfied in my job for a long time and now, with my present circumstances, I think it’s time I see what else is out there for me. I am […]
Every month the associates at Aspire Too will answer your questions in our “Ask the Counsellors Feature“. Please submit your questions confidentially to reception@aspiretoo.ca Dear Aspire Too, Recently I have been avoiding a close friend of mine. I just don’t seem to have the energy for her and the thought of spending time with her […]
Every month the associates at Aspire Too will answer your questions in our “Ask the Counsellors Feature”. Please submit your questions confidentially to reception@aspiretoo.ca Dear Aspire Too, My husband and I have been married for 12 years. Lately I’m feeling really discouraged about our relationship. It’s like we’re moving further and further apart. It just […]
Dear Aspire Too, I am a parent of four children ranging in age from 2 to 11. Every year when the weather warms up I feel myself dreading summer vacation. The kids have activities they attend throughout the summer and we often get a neighbor’s daughter to come and watch the kids while my husband […]
Every month the associates at Aspire Too will answer your questions in our “Ask the Counsellors Feature“. Please submit your questions confidentially to reception@aspiretoo.ca Dear Aspire Too, How do you get someone in to seek counselling who won’t go? They may have anxiety issues? Maybe it’s depression? Sincerely, Concerned About Someone I Know Dear Concerned […]
Dear Aspire Too, My husband and I have recently decided to separate. I think it was a mutual decision overall, however it was me who initiated the final conversation leading to the separation. Since our conversation, he has moved out and I have remained in the home with our three children, ages ten, seven, and […]
Dear Aspire Too, I’ve been to a couple of counselors but although I found the sessions quite useful, I’m still having trouble with anxiety. Sometimes the way I feel scares me. My heart starts beating fast and I feel like I can’t breathe. It comes out of nowhere and I don’t even know why. Where […]
Every month the associates at Aspire Too will answer your questions in our “Ask the Counsellors Feature“. Please submit your questions confidentially to reception@aspiretoo.ca Dear Counsellor, I used to think of myself as a strong, independent person. I recently moved out on my own, secured a good job after finishing university, and rarely ask people […]
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