The Difference Between Anxiety and Panic Attacks 

The Difference Between Anxiety and Panic Attacks 

Feeling anxious or panicked is something that all of us have experienced before. It’s common to have these emotions when we’re stepping outside our comfort zone or making a life change. But some of us experience these things a little bit differently than others;...
What is Burnout and How Do I Address It?

What is Burnout and How Do I Address It?

Have you been feeling extremely tired, both emotionally and physically? Maybe you’re feeling extremely overwhelmed or frustrated when you’re doing even the smallest of tasks. If your answer is yes to any of these questions, you may be experiencing burnout....

Kathleen Answers Questions from Recent ADHD Presentation

*Recently Kathleen Kelava was asked questions regarding ADHD and provided insightful and useful information on the subject. What about the co-occurrence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) withADHD, and what it means for the individual and treatment? Both ASD and ADHD...
December Has Arrived – Now What

December Has Arrived – Now What

So, what are we doing here? One might wonder, in response to the above question I pose, “Umm…what exactly do you mean by that…and, more importantly, by ‘here’…?” Agreed. Touche. Each of us continues to find ourselves ensconced in a world that is admittedly askew....
Icebergs and Chisels

Icebergs and Chisels

I shiver when I recall the day, I took my eldest to the Alberta Children’s Hospital ER, wholly convinced that, like my mother had a few years prior, he was dying from a brain tumour. The previous week, his teacher had emailed me to advise that my son had “completely...
Family Distancing: The New Desperado?

Family Distancing: The New Desperado?

I almost fell off my hairdresser’s chair recently, once I was finally able to get my hair done after the recent pandemic restriction lifting in the Covid-19 landscape. She legit coined the phrase –family distancing – and I could not believe how apropos this sentiment...