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September 8, 2025
Quick Tips for Building a Back-to-School Routine That Lasts
Discover simple ways to build a sustainable back-to-school routine. Learn why progress over perfection matters and how families can thrive.
July 30, 2025
Ask NuVista: What is a Provisional Psychologist?
If you’re exploring therapy options, you might come across the title “Provisional Psychologist.” But what does that mean — and how does it affect your
August 27, 2026
Cutting through Therapy Misconceptions
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August 26, 2026
How to Support Your Anxious Teen
Teen Anxiety: How to Support Your Teen in a Changing World By Aviva Boxer, Registered Psychotherapist I have been...
August 18, 2026
Managing Back‑to‑School Anxiety
Back-to-school anxiety: Helping children, teens and parents manage the transition  By Aviva Boxer, Registered Psychotherapist We’re getting to that time in August when there is still...
August 7, 2026
Compassion Fatigue – Why it happens
The Psychology of Compassion Fatigue: Why it happens to first responders and healthcare workers (and what helps) If you’ve started feeling emotionally...
August 7, 2026
Feeling Drained After Time Off?
How to recover from vacation burnout (and build a life you don’t need a vacation from) Returning home from vacation should not leave you feeling depleted. Learn why post-vacation exhaustion...
August 4, 2026
Outdoor Mindfulness: Can Nature Calm You?
Outdoor mindfulness: How nature can help calm your nervous system Simple outdoor mindfulness practices to reduce stress, regulate your nervous...
July 7, 2026
Clinician Spotlight: Meet Emma
Compassionate support for children, military families, and life's challenges Finding the right therapist is about more than credentials—it's about finding...
June 2, 2026
Men’s mental health in Canada: What stops so many men from getting the help and support they need?
By Aviva Boxer, Registered Psychotherapist You’re feeling sad, angry, lost, and stressed, and none of the usual things that once made...
May 27, 2026
Why you procrastinate — and what to do about it
Procrastination, perfectionism, anxiety, and the fear of getting started By Aviva Boxer, Registered Psychotherapist The irony is not lost...
May 15, 2026
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Healing Power of Connection
Every May, Canadians recognize Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to open conversations, reduce stigma, and remind one another...
May 5, 2026
Spring Renewal: A Fresh Start for Your Mental Health
Spring has a way of gently nudging us awake. After months of shorter days and heavier routines, the world begins...
September 8, 2025
Back-to-School Guide: Psychoeducational Assessments for Children in Canada
Discover simple ways to build a sustainable back-to-school routine. Learn why progress over perfection matters and how families can thrive.
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