I am delighted to be joining this amazing group of dedicated healers at Integrative Health Institute as a counselling provider. As a new member of this caring and wonderful team, I want to introduce my work style and what I have to offer. So what are my goals and my way of working? My goal […]
True Love By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW When February rolls around, our minds are often brought to thoughts of love, romance, and sex. Whether or not you have a partner, you may want to renew your vows with your true One and Only… yourself! You won’t have a longer or more important relationship with anyone […]
By Lauren Berger Counsellor, MSW, RSW Congratulations, you’ve set up your first meeting with your counsellor or therapist! You know that you’ve been feeling like talking and that you want some changes in your life… But how do you express what kind of help you’re looking for? Do you even know exactly what you’re looking […]
By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW November is widely regarded as Men’s Health Month, and guys are psyched about checking in with their bodies to make sure everything is running smoothly. But gents, when was the last time you checked in on your emotional health? Dealing with challenging careers, relationships, and goals can leave […]
Lose the Mind Junk By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW We all understand that to keep our bodies healthy, we have to feed it good things. Chances are you feel much more energetic and balanced on a diet of veggies, proteins, and healthy fats than you do on a diet of Twinkies and soda. We can […]
By Lauren Berger, MSW, RSW “I can’t believe how stupid you are.” “Wow, your butt looks humongous in that!” “Your life is such a joke.” “It’s obvious everyone thinks you’re a loser.” Pretty harsh, huh? Most people would identify comments such as these as bullying. The problem is these words may never be uttered to […]
By Lauren Berger MSW, RSW Colourful money. Being nice. Poutine. “Eh.” There are a lot of things that come to mind when you think of Canada, but one of the most popular associations has got to be our cold winters! Every winter, we bundle up in scarves, boots, and toques (another Canadian association!) and brave […]
