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Holidays often arrive with a long list of unspoken expectations; traditions we’ve inherited, roles we’re expected to play, and ideas about how celebrations “should” look. At our therapy center, we often hear from parents, caregivers, and kids feeling pulled between wanting the holidays to be joyful and feeling overwhelmed by the expectations. Sometimes what used to work no longer fits. And sometimes, the season we’re in simply calls for something different.

Reading is magical. You can read something to transport you into another world, or help you imagine more deeply into your lived experience. In this series, we will introduce you to books we rate for broaching different topics, highlighting key tropes, themes, and age ranges they’re suitable for. Each post will have an overarching theme, such as books addressing body image & fatphobia in this entry, though many of the books will contain multiple mental health or social justice

Noticing changes in a loved one’s memory, behaviour, or personality can bring up many emotions — concern, confusion, frustration, even guilt about whether or not to say something. For many families, dementia is not an easy subject to broach. And yet, beginning the conversations with different family members can be an important first step toward clarity and support.

From When Harry Met Sally to Love Actually, romantic comedies make us laugh, cry, and cheer for love. But as fun as they are, romcoms often skip over what love looks like after the credits roll. That’s where the hit TV series Couples Therapy feels like such a stark contrast and perhaps why it has become such a hit phenomenon: instead of first dates and big declarations, it shows us the work, the vulnerability, and the courage of two people trying to stay connected through lif

Grief and loss touches every family at various points. Yet, despite being a universal experience, it never feels predictable or simple. If you are a parent navigating loss or walking alongside a child who is grieving, you may find yourself feeling unprepared and unsure of how to help. Below are some important truths about grief that may help you be gentler with yourself and ease the journey for your family when navigating loss.

When most people think of therapy and self-care, video games probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. But at A New Hope Therapy Center (ANHTC), we recognize that everybody is different and that traditional talking therapy doesn't work for everyone. In this month's blog, we're spotlighting cozy gaming — a genre of gaming well worth exploring if you haven’t already, and a great addition to your self-care toolkit.