A poem from Iris Rose’s book fragile feelings delves into some of the complex emotions that arises from experiencing a traumatic event. “My trauma did not make me stronger, it made me fragile, sensitive, and dysfunctional.” This is an impactful opening line which acknowledges a difficult truth many individuals who have faced trauma at some […]
Parents now face unique challenges in engaging their children. Studies show that young people spend excessive amounts of time daily interacting with screens, with recent research highlighting the detrimental effects of excessive screen time on youth, including increased anxiety and weakened social skills. Many caregivers feel lost and ill-prepared, but parents are not passive observers […]
“Megoosa,” an acrylic painting by Robin Krasinkiewicz, is a contemporary spin on the classic figure of Medusa from Greek Mythology. Robin has always loved mythology and has recently taken an interest in art pieces inspired by a play on words. At the time of Megoosa’s creation, she had been exploring Lovecraftian horror, specifically Cthulhu, whose […]
The María’s an American Indie band that combines illustrations of both Spanish and English in many of their songs lead by vocalist Maria Zardoya sings about the longing for a connection that isn’t near or good for her, but one that she is familiar with and is sure that particular person is the only one […]
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, affecting around 322 million people, yet it remains a complex and poorly understood condition. About 15% of the global population will experience depression at some point in their lifetime, with women being twice as likely to be affected as men. It is characterized by persistent […]
The poem “Depression, Too, Is a Kind of Fire” is a piece by Taylor Mali. It is written from his perspective, detailing his experiences with his first wife, who he tragically lost to suicide after her long struggle with depression. This heartbreaking poem details his regrets in not saving her and his failure to see […]
Stephen Covey, in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, uses the following analogy: “Suppose you wanted to arrive at a specific location in central Chicago. A street map of the city would be a great help to you in reaching your destination. But suppose you were given the wrong map. … You might work […]
The movie, Good Time, follows a chaotic duo of brothers as they become involved with the law. The story raises the question of whether the bond between these brothers is rooted in love or control. Connie, a troubled man with repeated run-ins with the law, now finds his brother suffering the consequences of his actions. […]
In Colourblind (2013), singer-songwriter Natalie Wilson traces the subtle ache of trauma not through scream or breakdown, but through quiet dissociation. The song unfolds like a confession whispered to oneself in the dark: a realization that somewhere along the way, the world lost its colour. From the first line, “Taught not to cry, so I […]
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bwrisptgtxq7q9v2/Sierrah_Podcast_29emiu.mp3 In this episode, we sit down with Justin Michel, CEO of Building Bridges Psychotherapy and Affordable Therapy Ontario, a passionate advocate for accessible mental health care. Justin believes that financial barriers should never stand between individuals and the support they need. We'll explore the critical issue of affordability in trauma recovery, discussing how private […]