September 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day, while September 11 was the annual remembrance of 9/11—two really heavy days of awareness in one week. But it brings up a good question: how should we cope
It’s Kim here, and welcome back for another video! Life just seems to get more and more complicated, especially as of late. We’re exposed to heartbreaking, traumatic events and stories, and this can really take
Motherhood journeys from the Dochas team This month has brought us all the feels. With May being Women’s Health Month, and celebrations happening for all the Moms out there on Mother’s Day, we felt inspired
Welcome back to the blog! It’s Kim here. Today I want to talk about a mental health disorder that deserves some clarification, and that’s Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a
Welcome back to the blog! It’s Kim here. Are you tired? Mentally drained? Ready to give up on everything and everyone? You might be experiencing compassion fatigue. The term compassion fatigue is so often misunderstood,
Welcome back to the blog! It’s Kim here. I’ve gone back and forth on how to talk about a topic that has had a profound impact on my life, and that is what to do
Hey there! It’s Kim and I’m back this week with Part 2 of Understanding Our Emotions. Last week I talked about How to Sit With Uncomfortable Emotions, and this plays an important role in learning
Hi! It’s Kim here. You might be trying to wrap your brain around why you would ever want to get comfortable with uncomfortable emotions, and listen, I get it! Sitting with difficult emotions is like
It’s Kim here, and I’m taking to this blog as a form of my own therapy but to also talk about an amazing (virtual) round-table discussion from our team at Dochas. When our team set
With International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day passing just a few weeks ago, we recognize the impact this day may have on a number of people. The Canadian Mental Health Association records over 500 suicide
