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No-nonsense tips on feeling well, focused, and ready to take on the world.4 Reasons Why Family Dinners Can Improve Your Child’s Quality of Life
Did you know that having dinner together as a family can improve your child’s quality of life? Research shows that these benefits continue from childhood well into adulthood. The Covid-19 pandemic is not only an epidemiological crisis but a psychological one too,...
5 Ways To Make The Most Of Your On-Demand Therapy Session
Most people regularly schedule their therapy much like they do hair appointments. But are your mental health needs as consistent as your hair growth? In this case, one size does not fit all. Good thing there are other approaches that deliver results! Shift is proud to...
Keeping Ergonomics in Mind When Working From Home
With so many students having to work and study from home, we’ve been thinking about our best coping tips for working from home, managing COVID-19 related anxiety and panic and taking care of yourself and your loved ones during this uncertain time. Whether you are...
Loneliness and How Can We Overcome It
Is social isolation a recipe for loneliness? We don’t think so. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling alone in a dark place. Sometimes it shows up with thoughts suggesting that no one loves us or cares about us, our experiences or our feelings. Other times, we feel an...
A Mindful Moment for Conscious Breathing
Throughout the day our attention is often scattered among countless responsibilities and tasks. At times this can leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Taking a mindful moment within your day can help to combat stress and bring a greater sense of calm so feel...
Dealing with Today’s Election Anxiety
Today marks the 2020 US election. 😱 Okay, take a deep breath. Now, as a Canadian company, you may think… well, why are you thinking/writing/worried about the US election? A couple reasons. First, we deliver a ton of mental health training in the US and have a...
What Can You Address in a Single Therapy Session?
Life’s challenges don’t always follow your schedule. Now you don’t have to try to squeeze them in. Many of life’s challenges can be resolved in as little as one timely therapy session. Shift and Maple have partnered to make that as simple as possible to access with...
How to Make New Friends
Unlike our family, we can choose our friends. So in a way friends are our "chosen family". It's important that we choose wisely and surround ourselves with supporting and loving people. Happy International Friendship Day! Are you hoping to make new friends but don't...
What to do about Burnout?
Ever wondered if there’s anything you can actually do about burnout? It can feel hopeless but there are a number of ways to address it. Here we’re going to explore one possible approach to overcoming burnout. Wait, what’s burnout again? That can be tricky to answer....