by Julie Clarke | Feb 26, 2018 | Unspecified
Trauma. What comes to mind when you hear this word? Usually it is a thought related to a catastrophic loss or tragic circumstance. Usually. But what if today you worked with a definition of trauma that was different; that had you understanding trauma in a different...
by Julie Clarke | Feb 6, 2018 | Unspecified
For me as a helper working with a highly vulnerable population the theme of encouraging healthy habits cannot be closer to my heart. As a child and youth care practitioner/registered psychotherapist it is virtually impossible for me to do my job well if I am not...
by Julie Clarke | Jan 24, 2018 | Unspecified
In the world of Psychology, Mindfulness practice has grown into a recognized treatment for a variety of mental health issues and struggles. Dr’s Lynn Monterio and Frank Musten are co-founders of the Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic in Ottawa, Ontario they describe...
by Julie Clarke | Nov 15, 2017 | Unspecified
I previously worked in a field that had me travelling. I had small children at home and being away from them for any period of time was not ideal for me. Day to day I was going through the motions of being present physically, because that was what was expected of me...