Mental health & BIPOC resources
Articles from the Apollo Counselling team.
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Healing: Why Talking Isn’t Always Enough
Have you ever understood exactly why you feel or behave a certain way, but still can’t seem to change it?
Overthinking vs. Problem-Solving
Have you ever spent hours thinking about the same situation without feeling any closer to an answer?
Therapy Doesn’t Always Feel Good
Therapy is often portrayed as a place where you should immediately feel better. You talk about what is bothering you, gain insight, learn coping…
How to Deal with a Traumatic Event
Traumatic experiences can happen unexpectedly and change the course of our lives in an instant. Whether caused by a serious illness, accident, assault,…
Self-Compassion After Embarrassment
Maybe you stumbled over your words during an important presentation. Perhaps you waved at someone who wasn't actually waving at you. Maybe you…
A Somatic Approach to Stress
We often think of stress as something that exists only in our minds. We tell ourselves to think differently, stay positive, or simply push through. Yet…
Dating Apps and the Psychology of Modern Loneliness
Why Swiping More Doesn't Always Lead to Feeling More Connected
What Is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills we can develop. Whether we are parents, partners, students, employees, or friends, much of our…
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children in the Age of AI
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, raising emotionally intelligent children has never been more important, or more complex.
How to Increase Low Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the way we value, perceive, and think about ourselves. It influences how we navigate relationships, respond to challenges, and view our…
The Importance of Strong Friendships
The people we surround ourselves with often have a significant influence on our lives. In many ways, our friendships can reflect our values, priorities,…
The Imposter Phenomenon: You're Not Alone
Have you ever felt like you don't belong in a role you've earned? Maybe you've started a new job, begun a new semester, or taken on a challenging project…
The Hidden Grief of Modern Dating
"Sometimes we aren't afraid of losing the person. We're afraid of returning to the process."
What Therapy Actually Looks Like: Common Myths vs. Reality
For many people, the decision to start therapy can feel intimidating. Some individuals have considered counselling for years before reaching out, while…
How Sleep Affects Mental Health
A good night's sleep can do wonders for your mood, energy levels, and overall well-being. While many people think of sleep simply as a daily necessity,…
How Journaling Can Support Your Mental Health
When it comes to managing mental health, there are many tools and strategies available. Therapy is often one of the most effective forms of support, but…
Why You Need to Close the Stress Loop
Have you ever noticed that even after a stressful situation ends, your body still feels tense, anxious, irritable, or exhausted?
It's Not Your Personality—It's a Trauma Response
Many people describe themselves as people pleasers as though it is simply part of who they are.
The Body Reacts Before the Mind Understands
One of the most confusing parts of trauma, anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm is this:
Breaking Toxic Cycles in Immigrant Families
There’s a quiet pattern many people in immigrant families recognize—but don’t always have the language to describe.
Stress in Your 20s: Why It Hits So Hard (and What Actually Helps)
Your 20s can feel like a constant tension between “I should have it together by now” and “I have no idea what I’m doing.”
Breaking the Pursuer – Withdrawer Cycle
Many couples find themselves stuck in a repeating interaction pattern where one partner seeks closeness while the other pulls away. This dynamic, known as…
Co-Parenting After Divorce: Tips for Healthy Communication
Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences in a person’s life, and the challenges often extend to co-parenting. Maintaining a positive,…
Blended Families: Common Challenges and How Therapy
Blended families are increasingly common. While they can be rich with love, resilience, and growth, they also come with unique challenges that many…
Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation: Understanding the Difference
In couple counselling, many people come in asking a version of the same question: “If I forgive, does that mean I have to stay?” or “If we’re…
Trauma-Informed Approaches to Managing Anger in Relationships
Anger is a normal human emotion, but for individuals with a history of trauma, it can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, or even unsafe. In relationships,…
Emotional Safety as the Foundation of Physical Intimacy
Many couples seek therapy because physical intimacy no longer feels the way it once did. They may describe a loss of desire, avoidance of closeness, or…
Parentification: When Children Grow Up Too Fast
Childhood is ideally a period filled with safety, play, and steady growth. However, for many, these years are marked by taking on responsibilities,…
Attachment Styles and Communication
The way you interact in relationships originates from your childhood experiences. The reactions you got from your caregivers influenced how you express…
Love Languages and Communication: Speaking Your Partner’s Emotion
Every relationship develops its own unique rhythm, its distinct ways of connecting, communicating, and expressing care. However, numerous couples face…
Fitness and Mental Health: Why Moving Your Body Can Transform You Fitness Mental Health Movement movement health
Fitness is frequently honoured for its physical benefits, but its effects extend well beyond toned muscles and increased endurance. Engaging in movement,…
Mindfulness for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a chronic and often overwhelming mental health condition. It involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts and repetitive…
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness for Sleep
We’ve all had those nights - tossing and turning, mind racing, wondering why sleep feels so out of reach. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, or an overactive…
The History of Sleep: How Our Rest Has Evolved Over Time
Sleep is something every single human needs, but the way we sleep has changed a lot throughout history. While the biological need for rest has remained…
The Silent Epidemic: Loneliness
Loneliness is defined as a subjective experience where one perceives a discrepancy between their actual and desired levels of social relationships. In…
Understanding Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Substance Use Disorder is a complex medical condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking, impaired control over substance use, disruptions in…
EMDR: An Evidence-Based Approach to Nervous System Healing
EMDR, also known as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing or unhealed…
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