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It wasn’t like me – leaving my Grandmother’s birthday gift to the night before. Work had been so busy the past couple of weeks, I hadn’t gotten to it until now. Finished work at 5:30, ate dinner quickly and put the baby to bed, and went to Costco. Costco felt -
By: Mindy Bilotta, RP Christina Crowe, RP Christina Janiga, RP Jennifer Thomson, RP 1. Finding Privacy Privacy for therapy When you imagine ‘therapy’, chances are you envision a cozy, quiet, office with a live therapist. A private space, where you could safely talk about whatever experience you need to unpack, -
For many, going back to college or university every September can be a scary process. We worry about getting good enough grades, fitting in, making friends, balancing work and school, and so much more! Life for students is a stressful one, and we are hoping we can give you some -
The summertime is when many of us take vacations from work – whether it’s a staycation, camping, or somewhere exotic. Sometimes, it is the case that even after a vacation, you still feel stressed, fatigued, down, or unmotivated. You may begin to ask yourself – am I burnt out? Is -
How to Focus More on Health, Wellness & Happiness, and Less on How you Look in the Mirror Well, here we are – the final installment of Overcoming Negative Body Image. So far, we’ve discussed: Negative body imageHow to stop being so hard on yourselfAppreciating your bodyRe-framing self-talkMyths and facts -
Relationships are hard! We have all heard that before, but what does that mean? Why are they so hard? Should they be? Must they be? You know the old saying “the best things in life are free”, but ‘free’ doesn’t always mean easy! Some of the hardest things in life -
On May 11th last year, we officially launched Roots in Wellness! We are so thrilled to be celebrating this special milestone. At the time we started Roots in Wellness, Jennifer and I were both working at other jobs and uncertainty was front and centre. Our dream was to create a -
Body Positive, or Unhealthy? Being body-positive is so important to ensure that we are caring for ourselves, but what happens when it goes too far? If someone is severely underweight or severely overweight, but happy with their bodies, is that okay? What if they have underlying health problems as a -
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer and brighter, my excitement to extend our therapy services to the great outdoors continues to grow. In May 2019, I am proud to announce our Walk and Talk therapy sessions will begin! When we created Roots in Wellness, our vision -
Living with chronic pain is a struggle every day; you have aches and pains but it seems like there’s no answers for you. While I can’t say that I’ve experienced chronic pain myself, my mother, Lisa, has been living with Crohn’s disease, Fibromyalgia, and chronic pain for most of her -
Part 1: How to Stop Hating Your Body and Start Loving Yourself I’m too fat. I’m too skinny. My butt is too big. I have no curves. How often have you heard these things from your friends? What about from yourself? I imagine your response to friends and family is -
In these first few weeks of adjusting to the new daylight savings time, we may notice our sleep schedules are affected. Having one less hour can definitely throw off our bedtime routines, leaving us feeling tired and foggy throughout the day. To help get you back on track, I’ve compiled
Incredibly moving and beautifully written.
Thank you for your honesty, openness, and all-encompassing empathy. This can’t have been been easy to write or articulate, but it needed to be said and it needs to be heard. It’s easy for loved ones to encourage others to get help, but providing it as you all do is on a whole other level.
I don’t understand why the mental health heroes of the pandemic don’t seem to be acknowledged anywhere near as much as other frontline workers are, but your dedication and sacrifice makes all the difference to so many. The inherent strength and bravery involved has to be immeasurable.
Thank you for doing what you do. Thinking of you all, and (please excuse the pun) rooting for you!!
Thank you so much Robyn for your very kind words and for taking the time to read. Sorry my reply is so delayed – I just noticed your comment today! It means so much to have your support and that this resonated with you. Hope you’re doing well during these difficult times we’re in!!