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For Those Carrying Loss This Season: Holding Grief During the Holidays
The holidays are often described as a time of warmth and joy — a season filled with togetherness, celebration, and...
Annika Schaefer
December 3, 2025
Enter December At Your Own Pace
The beginning of December often comes with a rush — decorations appear, invitations arrive, the pressure to prepare...
Annika Schaefer
December 1, 2025
Staying Real During the Holidays
This year, I’ve found myself indulging in something new: Christmas movies. Not the dramatic, high-budget epics, but...
Annika Schaefer
November 26, 2025
Your Brain Loves to Fill in the Blanks… Often Dramatically
Have you noticed this? You send a message to a friend and don’t hear back. Immediately your mind jumps in: “Did I...
Annika Schaefer
November 24, 2025
The Weight and Meaning of Caregiving
Caregiving is often portrayed as an act of love—and it is. But it’s also a role that demands endurance, patience,...
Annika Schaefer
November 21, 2025
Navigating Self-Criticism and Early Seasonal Stress
Even before the holiday season arrives, November can feel surprisingly heavy. Shorter days, colder weather, and the...
Annika Schaefer
November 17, 2025
The Beauty of Becoming
I captured a stunning sunset over the weekend — the kind that stops you mid-step. The sky shifted from soft gold to...
Annika Schaefer
November 13, 2025
Remembering on Remembrance Day
Today, we pause to honour the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of all who have served and continue to serve our...
Annika Schaefer
November 11, 2025
More Therapy Myths—Busted (Part 2)
In my last post, we explored some of the most common misconceptions about therapy—like the ideas that therapy is...
Annika Schaefer
November 5, 2025
Think Therapy Isn’t for You? Let’s Bust Some Myths!
Think Therapy Isn’t for You? Let’s Bust Some Myths! Many people hesitate to start therapy because of what they’ve...
Annika Schaefer
November 3, 2025
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