Paterson Wellness

03/31/2026

Reminder - The Break Room is next week! The Break Room is a free, monthly drop-in space to talk about work stress, share practical strategies, and feel a little less alone. I hope you can make it! You can find more information here. https://www.patersonwellness.com/webinar-registration

03/30/2026

Here's your Monday challenge. At the end of the day today, see if you can recall three good things that happened. They can be tiny things. Research shows that we can increase our happiness by training our brain to notice positive aspects of our day. Find more information here

Without intending to, many of us end the day thinking about what went wrong, what we didn't finish, or the long list of things on tomorrow's to-do list. This is actually due to biology. Our brains are wired for threat detection, which means they naturally scan for problems, risks, and gaps. That vig...

03/19/2026

Updated the office a bit today to make it a bit more cozy.

03/19/2026

Something new at Paterson Wellness! 🌿

Introducing the Problem-Solving Session, a single 90-minute session designed to help you get unstuck.

We'll work through your situation together using structured, evidence-based methods, explore your options, and build a personalized action plan so that you can move forward.

You'll also receive a written summary at the end so you leave with more than just clarity - you leave with a plan.

03/17/2026

Feeling like an imposter? You’re not alone! This webinar video contains 5 things you can do to banish imposter syndrome. https://www.patersonwellness.com/post/banish-imposter-syndrome

03/04/2026

Join us in The Break Room — a free, monthly drop-in space to talk about work stress, share practical strategies, and feel a little less alone. Come once or come often. We hope to see you there.

Counselling, coaching, and consulting for workplace issues

03/03/2026

I first heard these steps by anthropologist Angeles Arrien years ago, and it’s stayed with me. She described it as a simple framework for living and working with integrity. I often come back to it when I feel overwhelmed or uncertain. It helps me to focus on my next step. This is not an exact quote but how I remember her step descriptions and a brief summary I find helpful.

02/24/2026

Join us in The Break Room — a free, monthly drop-in space to talk about work stress, share practical strategies, and feel a little less alone. Come once or come often. No pressure to share. The first session will be Tuesday, March 3rd at 12:30.

Counselling, coaching, and consulting for workplace issues

02/24/2026

Have you ever felt stressed at work and been told to “just not care so much”? It’s usually well-intentioned… but it rarely helps.

Most of the people I work with care deeply about their work. They are conscientious, thoughtful, and invested. When they take on a project, they want it to go well. They want to do it properly. They want to meet expectations and avoid letting people down.When work becomes especially demanding with t...

01/27/2026

Read what's new for winter in my newsletter.

Blue Monday ❄️ "Blue Monday" was last week. But did you know the truth about the "saddest day of the year"? Blue Monday is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. But the real story is that this idea didn’t come from science - it came from an advertising campaign for a British travel c...

01/19/2026

Happy Blue Monday 😊

Blue Monday is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. But the real story is that this idea didn’t come from science - it came from an advertising campaign for a British travel company trying to sell winter vacations.

A “formula” was invented to combine things like weather, debt, and failed New Year’s resolutions to arrive at the most depressing date, usually the third Monday of January.

There is no scientific evidence that this day is any more depressing than any other. Blue Monday is just a marketing myth that has taken on a life of its own.

However, Seasonal Affective Disorder is real. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. Below is some information about SAD and what may help if you’re feeling blue during the colder, darker months of the year.

https://www.patersonwellness.com/post/living-with-the-seasons-understanding-seasonal-affective-disorder

Struggling with stress, anxiety, workplace issues, life challenges— or just feeling stuck? Therapy provides a supportive space to gain clarity, build confidence, and move forward.

01/13/2026

It's that time of year again - the holidays are over and the days are dark and cold. Feeling blue? It might be Seasonal Affective Disorder. You're not alone, this disorder is pretty common for people living in Canada. Find out more about SAD and what you can do to feel better during these darker months.

During the winter months you may find that you’re hitting snooze more often, cancelling plans you normally enjoy, craving carbs, and finding that everything feels emptier than it did a couple of months ago. You might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder.Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, ...