Getting Support for Self-Harm Urges

Getting Support for Self-Harm Urges

If you have seriously injured yourself, taken an overdose or may be in immediate danger, contact emergency services or go to an emergency department. If you are thinking about suicide or are not sure you can stay safe, seek crisis support now. In the United States,...
Being happy with being single

Being happy with being single

It can be difficult to be single. A lot of the time, especially during the holidays, it seems if absolutely everyone is in a relationship. It’s hard to be happy for others and not be jealous.  It can feel as if you were the only one not invited to the party. It is...
Making Room for Happiness Without Chasing Perfection

Making Room for Happiness Without Chasing Perfection

It can be tiring to treat happiness as the reward waiting after your next achievement. A new job, a relationship or a completed goal may matter to you, but you do not have to postpone every source of satisfaction until life is perfect. Notice what you are asking a...
Mystical Soap: A Meaningful Ritual with Simple Ingredients

Mystical Soap: A Meaningful Ritual with Simple Ingredients

Several years ago, I discovered the joys of making and using mystic soap. A soap ritual can be a personal way to pause, reflect and mark an intention. You might associate a colour, a scent or the act of washing with a quality you want to practise. The meaning comes...