Academic Wellness: Finding Balance
Hi everyone! Happy Wellness Week, and happy Academic Wellness Day 🙂 In post-secondary academics, student wellness appears infinitely less important than the outcomes they are able to achieve in their...
View ArticleUVic Harm Reduction Centre: What is “Harm Reduction” and Why is it Important?
Hi friends! This month, I wanted to talk about serious (an incredibly important) topics. This post will include discussion of risky behaviours, as well as of substance abuse and addiction....
View ArticleRecharging Our “Social Batteries” Following Almost Two Years of Social Isolation
Hi readers! Not only has another school year begun (meaning that my monthly mental health blogs will be returning!!!), but, after many many many months of at-home living, we are all returning to...
View ArticleSelf-Compassion
Hello again! Last month, I mentioned self-compassion near the end of my blog post. I encouraged us all to treat ourselves with compassion right now, as we are in a time of such uncertainty and...
View ArticleTreating Our Inner Critic with Compassion
(Disclaimer: This post heavily draws upon Dr. Kristin Neff’s work, which can be accessed via her website. Also, throughout the following post, I will hyperlink any/all information I found on Dr....
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