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Siblings noticing the little fingernails and eyelashes of their new baby My Own Birth Stories Are My Compass There is a reason my work keeps circling back to fertility, pregnancy, and birth. As a mother of four, each with their own distinct birth narrative, I have come to recognize that my body retains the memories of these experiences. My journey through fertility and childbirth has illuminated the profound ways in which our bodies encompass and reflect our personal historie

A photo album page including a photo of my grandmother, father and cousin who are some of whom I have lost As a somatic grief counsellor, I know in my body and mind that grief is unpredictable and shows up for us in the classic moments of a special holiday or date and also in the normal moments of daily life. It could be the smell of a blanket, someone’s voice, the quiet of sitting together, the taste of a soup or a feeling you have that awakens the memories. These rhythms of

I love working with families. I never thought this would be something that I could fully with all my heart be in, but this work is where I witness beautiful, deep changes in families and the children, couples or throuples, mothers, aunties, fathers and grandparents. Families are our roots, sometimes providing support, love, and a feeling of belonging. However, many families face challenges and stressors that strain relationships, communication and connection. Family counselli

Understanding the Emotional Journey Childhood heart surgery is not just a medical procedure; it can profoundly reshape a young person’s connection to their body and movement. For many, finding a pathway to physical activity can feel emotionally challenging. This piece was inspired when I was in yoga the other day and I had a physical memory of how I felt swimming as a young person who had had ongoing medical interventions including assessments, surgeries, and procedures. I di

Andrea Gibson 1975-2025 Ever since my early teens, poetry has been a place of healing for me. I found kinship in the darkness of the...

Do You Feel that Your Child or Teen is Stuck, Overwhelmed, or Anxious? Support is Available! As a parent, it can sometimes feel...

The Hidden Struggles of CHD Me at St. Pauls getting a holter monitor As a child with congenital heart disease, I felt different from my...

Every life tells a story, and mine begins by being born "blue" with Tetralogy of Fallot, a complex congenital heart defect.

By Meghan Stewart, RCC, Educator and Mom of Four Shared Experience This week, I had the most beautiful experience that resonated deep...

This blog post is an invitation for you and I to practice pausing at the end of 2024 and to gather stories gratitude, growth and resilience

Many of us are coping with a lot this season. It may be recent grief, medical challenges, a difficult diagnosis, fatigue, pain from a proce

As a parent, it can be a courageous challenge to be present for your child when they are born with medical challenges. I cannot imagine...

Being open hearted means something very different to me after my last week's therapy session. I work with a somatic therapist and I had...