February 12, 2019

How to Stay Grounded When Anxiety Strikes

February 12, 2019

Here are 10 simple, easy grounding techniques, which can help to reduce anxiety when we notice it creeping up. Our lives are busy, and these skills can help all of us stay grounded and focused throughout the day.

Shaun Ali

February 4, 2019

How To Thrive In Your Environment

Shaun Ali

February 4, 2019

Whether you like it or not, your immediate environment affects you. Becoming aware of how, and of how you interact with it, can empower you to make positive adjustments and improve your mental health.

Vivian Zhang

February 4, 2019

How to Support a Loved One with Mental Health Concerns

Vivian Zhang

February 4, 2019

How to Support a Loved One with Mental Health Concerns

In the spirit of #BellLetsTalk last week, which focuses on talking about mental health, let's turn a page to talk about how to support others.

Melissa Di Fonzo

January 21, 2019

How to Cope with Being Single When You Don’t Want to be

Melissa Di Fonzo

January 21, 2019

How to Cope with Being Single When You Don’t Want to be

That longing for someone to love and feel loved by someone was an all-too-familiar feeling for many of us. Here’s how to deal with being single, especially when we don’t want to be.

Melissa Di Fonzo

January 14, 2019

How to Overcome Perfectionism

Melissa Di Fonzo

January 14, 2019

Are you afraid of failure? Do you struggle with not feeling good enough, no matter what you do? Are your expectations of yourself or others unrealistically high? Perfectionism is something many of us struggle with. Here are five proven strategies to help manage it.

Jaylin Bradbury

January 7, 2019

How to Calm Your Breathing and Your Mind

Jaylin Bradbury

January 7, 2019

How to Calm Your Breathing and Your Mind

It's 9 am and you're sitting in your morning class. You're needing to give a presentation today and you're feeling super anxious. Your legs keep shaking, you feel sick to your stomach and you're heart is pounding. What do you do next?

Jordan Axani

January 1, 2019

Our Honest Review of 2018

Jordan Axani

January 1, 2019

2018 was the year was the year of Shift Collab began to live up to its name and becoming much more integrated, intentional, and, yes, collaborative. But, as we learned, that didn’t come without struggle.

Vivian Zhang

December 17, 2018

Tips and Strategy

A Guide to Surviving the Holidays

Vivian Zhang

December 17, 2018

Tips and Strategy

As much as the holidays represent a time of rest, joy, and spending time with family, it also comes with some… challenges. Here’s how to survive the holidays this year.

Jessica Barnes

December 4, 2018

Life Changes

The 5 Postpartum Experiences I Wasn’t Expecting

Jessica Barnes

December 4, 2018

Life Changes

The 5 Postpartum Experiences I Wasn’t Expecting

The transition to Motherhood is no smooth yellow-brick road. It’s a bumpy, rock-laden, unexpected turn filled back country road during a thunderstorm. With hail. And the occasional, heart-stopping rainbow and scenic views.

Megan Rafuse

November 26, 2018

'Tis The Season To Use Up Your Health Benefits!

Megan Rafuse

November 26, 2018

'Tis The Season To Use Up Your Health Benefits!

While this season can be magical, it can also be tough. We get it! Holiday parties, family visits, project deadlines, oh my. That’s why there’s no better time to use any therapy benefits you have for 2018.

Lisa Zemanovich

November 12, 2018

Confabulation: The Narratives We Make Up in Our Minds

Lisa Zemanovich

November 12, 2018

Confabulation: The Narratives We Make Up in Our Minds

From an evolutionary perspective, the human mind is hardwired to try to predict its environment. From there, our minds will fill in gaps to the unknown, which may have negative consequences.

Vivian Zhang

October 11, 2018

The Aftermath of a Relationship

Vivian Zhang

October 11, 2018

The end of a relationship can be extremely painful, whether it’s with a romantic partner, a friend, or a family member. Here’s how to understand this pain — and what you can do about it.

Lisa Zemanovich

September 22, 2018

How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Works According to Neuroscience

Lisa Zemanovich

September 22, 2018

How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Works According to Neuroscience

As neuroscientists put it, “What fire together wires together.” So if we think a certain way for a long time, it is likely those connections in our brains have become hardwired.

Jordan Axani

July 30, 2018

The Most Powerful Things You've Learned About Improving Your Mental Health

Jordan Axani

July 30, 2018

The Most Powerful Things You've Learned About Improving Your Mental Health

Last week, we posed a question on social media and in our weekly newsletter. The question was simple: What's the most powerful thing you've learned about improving your mental health? Your responses were fascinating and served as a reminder that sometimes the most powerful things are also the simplest.

Jaylin Bradbury

July 12, 2018

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your 25-Minute Video Therapy Session

Jaylin Bradbury

July 12, 2018

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your 25-Minute Video Therapy Session

With Shift’s most recent partnership with Maple, we are excited to be offering 25-minute long sessions over video when you need it the most. With on-demand sessions the focus is on quality over quantity. But how can you make sure your session is high quality? Here are some tips.