Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash Sara Clark (MSW/RSW) www.saraclark.ca When people reach out for support, they often use the terms counselling and therapy interchangeably. While there is significant overlap between the two, there can be some important differences in focus, depth, and approach. As a trauma-informed therapist, I often help clients understand which type of support may best meet their needs at a particular point in their healing journey. The Simple Answer Counselling is often...

Photo by Ante Hamersmit on Unsplash By Sara Clark, Certified TRE™ Trainer www.saraclark.ca In today's fast-paced world, many people carry more stress than they realize. Deadlines, family responsibilities, financial pressures, world events, and the ongoing demands of daily life can leave the nervous system stuck in a state of tension. While many people understand the importance of exercise for physical health, fewer recognize the value of regularly supporting the health of their nervous...

Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash By Sara Clark, MSW, RSW Dandelion Family Counselling www.saraclark.ca Many teenagers feel stressed, overwhelmed, or exhausted from time to time. Between school, extracurricular activities, friendships, family expectations, and planning for the future, adolescence can be demanding for anyone. For neurodivergent teens, however, the experience of overwhelm can sometimes develop into something more significant: burnout. Burnout is often misunderstood as laziness, a...