Counselling and sleep therapy services in Vancouver - Sleep, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and stress management focused therapy services in Vancouver BC and Ontario
We all know the frustration of lying awake at night; the quiet ticking of the clock, the thoughts that won’t switch off, and the longing for deep, uninterrupted rest! When sleeplessness stretches over days or weeks, many people begin to look for support that feels gentler than prescription pills, something […]
We live in a culture that often celebrates the hustle and undermine corporate wellbeing generally. We’re expected to be available 24/7, constantly juggling deadlines, family life, and personal goals. If you’re an HR leader or executive reading this, you know the cost of this pressure firsthand: increased stress, high rates […]
Sleep Apnea affects your health, especially your blood pressure. The article explains this phenomena and the reasons behind it. Waking up tired is one thing but learning that poor sleep could be raising your blood pressure is something most people never expect. If you live with sleep apnea, you may […]
For many, the relentless cycle of sleepless nights can feel like a heavy burden, leaving behind deep frustration and exhaustion. It’s no surprise that many turn to CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), the leading evidence-based treatment for insomnia, in search of relief. You might have found yourself staring at […]
Sleep – that elusive, vital cornerstone of our health. For many, the journey to a restful night begins with a prescription. Sleeping pills, often seen as a quick fix for the torment of insomnia, promise immediate relief. And for short-term, acute sleep disturbances, they can indeed be beneficial. But what […]
Have you ever felt like your brain is still asleep even though your body is going through the motions of being awake? That foggy, disoriented feeling that makes you reach for the coffee pot as if your life depends on it? You’re not alone and there’s a scientific name for […]
If you work the night shift, you’ve likely heard advice like “just get more sleep” or “nap when you can.” But anyone who’s lived the night shift reality knows it’s not that simple. When your work hours go against your body’s natural clock, sleep isn’t just about time, it’s about […]
Taking melatonin for jet lag has been researched for quite some time now. If you’ve ever stepped off a long-haul flight feeling like your body and brain are operating in completely different time zones, you’re familiar with the misery of jet lag. This common travel companion affects millions of flyers […]
Waking up in the middle of the night can feel isolating and frustrating, especially when it feels like the rest of the world is sound asleep. For people with insomnia, the most common reaction is a mix of annoyance, frustration, and a silent plea for sleep to return as quickly […]
In the quest for better sleep, especially if you’re struggling with chronic pain, the journey can become nights filled with anxiety and frustration rather than rest. The more elusive sleep becomes, the more we crave it, inadvertently ramping up the pressure on ourselves to get it. This, paradoxically, makes sleep […]