Open Mind

Recently, I was very fortunate to talk with the chaplain at Homewood Health Centre, Ram Kalap. We were talking about how he helps people reconnect to their spiritual side and I asked him about the difference between religiosity or religious faith and spirituality.

I sit on the Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin.

“City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in holiday style….” In the air there is the feeling…

I am one of the lucky ones with neighbours, friends, acquaintances, and family that care about me.

By Paula Frappier Meditation is a beneficial practice often recommended by therapists to help…

The world is slowly and cautiously coming out of the shadows caused by the social lockdowns of COVID-19. 

“Oh, look who finally decided to join us in the real world.” Is this something you’ve said to…

By Janet Fowler Summer is here! After the challenging year and a half we’ve been through, we can…

A caregiver, sometimes called care partner, is a person who gives care or tends to the needs of another person.

I attended a webinar the other day about the effects of the pandemic on our mental health and effectiveness as health care/front line workers.

The Canadian Mental Health Association defines a phobia as an intense fear of a specific thing like an object, animal or situation. Dogs and heights are cited as being two of the most common phobias.

Have you ever received something really fun in the mail?  Not the usual bills, advertisements or…

Loneliness is something we struggle with at the best of times. Some of us are introverted and…

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live, work, and connect. What may have felt like a novelty nine months ago has now become isolating, boring and mundane.

This year certainly has been one to remember. I think that from a mental health perspective, it…