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Ever switch careers and think, "What was I thinking?" Yeah—me too. Ever leave something familiar to start over—and immediately question everything? I’ve been there. There’s a particular kind of fear that creeps in when you leave something you were good at to start all over again. Before starting my master’s in counselling psychology, I spent over a decade as a nurse—supporting patients in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. I had found my rhythm. I trusted myself. I k

For many first- and second-generation individuals, finding independence can feel like a delicate balancing act. On one hand, there’s the desire to assert your own path, make decisions, and grow as an individual. On the other, there’s the pull of family expectations, cultural traditions, and community values that have shaped who you are. This tension is often referred to as bicultural stress, the internal conflict that arises when navigating two cultural worlds at once. You ma

“The intentional awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions and senses without judgement.” Oftentimes we hear the word mindful or mindfulness and immediately picture someone sitting cross-legged, meditating in silence for hours. Although meditation is certainly one way to practice mindfulness, mindfulness is much larger than that. At its core, mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with curiosity rather than criticism. This may sound simple enough,