Counselling and sleep therapy services in Vancouver - Sleep, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and stress management focused therapy services in Vancouver and Ontario
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 […]
Are you struggling with insomnia and considering taking sleeping pills? While these medications can provide temporary relief, it’s important to understand their potential side effects and associated risks. In this article, we’ll explore the side effects of sleeping pills and alternative options for treating insomnia. What Are Sleeping Pills? Sleeping […]
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 […]
How does light shape your day and night? Sunlight, a seemingly simple element of our daily lives, holds an extraordinary power that significantly impacts our health and well-being. Associate Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Oxford, Aarti Jagannath, asserts, “Every aspect of how we function is controlled by […]
It’s a deeply human experience to encounter times when we’re challenged with difficult and painful thoughts, emotions, sensations, urges, or memories. We all have these moments, but how we respond to these experiences often determines their duration and our level of suffering. Consider a situation that triggers challenging thoughts and […]
Thought distortions, also known as cognitive distortions, are ways that our mind convinces us of something that isn’t necessarily true. They’re common, and we all have them from time to time. But recognizing and reminding ourselves that not everything we think is true is an important step in untangling from […]
Whether I’m working with someone who experiences morning anxiety as a standalone issue or as part of a broader anxiety disorder, I often hear that they want to start their day without the jitters and dread that can accompany waking up. To combat their morning anxiety, they’ve tried meditation, calming […]
In today’s world of technology and wellness, sleep trackers have surged in popularity. Devices like the Apple Watch, Garmin Forerunner, Polar Vantage V, Oura Ring, WHOOP, and Somfit, have become a part of our nightly routines, promising us detailed insights into our sleep patterns. But for those battling chronic insomnia, […]
Tossing and turning all night? If you’re struggling with insomnia, you’re not alone. While exercise can hold the promise of improved sleep, the time you choose to move might be the real game-changer. We are about to dive into the fascinating science of sleep and sweat, learn how to optimize […]
A guide to keeping your cool at night How are you handling the heat at night? During the summers here on the West Coast of Canada, it can reach nearly 30°C (86°F) in our house at night. I’ve long since lost my ancestral tolerance of heat from my sub-tropical roots, […]