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Understanding and Navigating Mild Depression
April 14, 2025

New Blog Post
Healthy Communication in Relationships
At the heart of every strong relationship, albeit a partner, friend, colleague, or family member, lies effective communication.
March 31, 2025
At Willow and Sage Counselling, we believe that everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to nurture their emotional wellbeing and personal growth. Our blog is an extension of this mission—a place where we share insights and inspiration to support you and your family on the journey toward balanced mental health and wellbeing.
Through our blogs, we aim to empower you to take charge of your mental health by exploring topics on anxiety, autism, self-care, mindfulness, and boundaries. Whether you are seeking tips for yourself, your child(ren), or your family, insights into overcoming challenges, or guidance for creating positive change in your life, you will find relatable and compassionate content in our blog posts. Each post is thoughtfully written by us at Willow and Sage Counselling, drawing from evidence-based practices and real-world experience. We strive to create resources that are informative, approachable, and, most importantly, helpful.
No matter where you are on your mental health journey—whether you are just beginning to explore therapy for your family or looking for ways to deepen your self-awareness—we are here to walk alongside you. To stay updated with our latest posts, visit our blog page and join us in fostering a community of understanding, growth, and balance.
Recent Blogs
The Art of Self-Love & Nurturing Relationships
A foundation of self-love has the potential to strengthen your wellbeing and to enhance your ability to nurture meaningful, healthy relationships.

Self-love is an ongoing practice of valuing yourself, acknowledging your worth, and treating yourself with kindness and compassion.
March 17, 2025
Understanding Anxiety and the Anxiety Cycle
Anxiety is not a sign of weakness or failure. Understanding the mechanics of anxiety and the anxiety cycle is a powerful first step toward managing it.

While a certain level of anxiety can be helpful, when anxiety becomes overwhelming, persistent, or disproportionate, it can interfere with daily life.
March 3, 2025
Help your Child Cope with Difficult Tasks and Transitions
For caregivers, sometimes it takes extra effort to help your child cooperate with difficult tasks.

Whether moving from one activity to another, or participating in something they do not want to, it is common for children to avoid certain tasks.