Grief can be defined as a normal adaptive response to a loss that may manifest in a series of intense physical and psychological responses. Grief is a normal part of living, and we will all experience grief at some point in our lives. Have you ever heard ‘aren’t you over that yet? You need to move on’? What we are learning now is that we will not get over losses, but we need to learn to live with them in a healthy way.

We treat holistically and understand that it’s impossible to separate mental and emotional health from physical health. Experiencing discrimination or struggling to “come out” can increase anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles for members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Relationship stress, grief and other life events can also have a big impact on mental and physical health.

Tick season is upon us in the Thunder Bay region! Black-legged (deer) ticks are becoming more prevalent in this area and are known for carrying Borrelia (the spirochete that causes Lyme disease). There are many things we do not know about Lyme disease, but there are also many things that we do know.