Adaptogens are typically plant-based, herbal substances that have been found to help our…

The pandemic, the global shutdown, isolation, fear, rising death toll, grief,…

While there is no substitute for therapy and treatment for mental health conditions,…

Perhaps the worst part about anxiety is the physical symptoms that make it seem…

Poor quality sleep increases a person’s risk of depression by diminishing emotional…

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is one of the most common and challenging conditions that…

Our limbic system is the neurological powerhouse that controls our emotions and memory.…

Seasonal Affective Disorder is legitimately a kind of depression and affects your daily…

Stress, anxiety and poor mental health have an adverse impact on employees affecting…

There is a common misconception that controlling OCD behaviours is like controlling…

The most commonly known symptoms of depression are emotional. Sadness, guilt,…

Individuals with high functioning anxiety can be so driven by success that their personal…

Regardless of the cause, occupational burnout can impact your mental and physical…

In anxiety, the sheer size of the worry in relation to the concern, the realistic vs.…

Burnout has traditionally been associated with issues in the workplace; however, at…

Not all depression meets the criteria for clinical depression but in our perspective, it…

Burnout seldom happens immediately. It is a slow process that results from stressors…

Paying attention to some of the most common symptoms and behaviours can help individuals…

In order to help answer the question, “How do I know if I have ADHD or anxiety?” we’ll…

In order to help answer the question, “How do I know if I have ADHD or anxiety?” we’ll…

Adult symptoms of ADHD are more ambiguous than those associated with kids that never sit…

In order to help answer the question, “How do I know if I have ADHD or anxiety?” we’ll…

Because ADD/ADHD is classified as a neurodevelopment disorder, at least several of the…

ShiftGrit is committed to delivering beautiful realities for all individuals- no matter…

It’s hard enough living with ADHD in adults, and relationships just add another layer of…

Patients who have issues such as mild depression and/or anxiety, or non-clinical concerns…

Maybe you’ve been thinking about going to therapy for a while or just woke up one morning…

Maybe you’ve been thinking about going to therapy for a while or just woke up one morning…

Starting in childhood, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurological…

ADHD is a type of neurodivergence, which means that ADHD brains are different than…

There are also symptoms in children that appear to run completely counter to the typical,…

We’ve all done the outdoor picnic hangouts, backyard BBQs, and road tripped across our…

Fighting cancer is an extremely challenging experience - both physically and mentally.…

A lot of us probably have someone (or two...or three..) in our lives who we can’t help…

In doing your own research or having conversations with people, you may have heard some…

We’ve all done the outdoor picnic hangouts, backyard BBQs, and road tripped across our…

Stigma and bias around the pandemic may actually worsen the impacts of the disease; we…

People are getting sick of staying home. Why is it that we can only be careful for so…

Anxiety disorders are treatable. Not cope-with-able. Treatable. Shifts’ protocol…

Our team has put together a handbook for you to navigate this unprecedented time,…

When your child approaches you looking for guidance or comfort, offer them your full…

The start of the new year signifies a clean slate for many people. In fact, a study by…

Overeating and indulging in festive treats can be a way for us to opt-out and deal with…

Shift is so much more than a therapy program - it is a philosophy and method for the…

Self-care is all over the news these days. More people are discovering exactly what it…

Shift is a game changer in the world of life optimization. The first boutique psychology…

A considerable amount of people come into our office and have a preconceived idea of what…

Everything we see in life is viewed through a filter, and each and every one of us views…

The first step toward suicide prevention and awareness is understanding the complexities…

Are you struggling with coming out of hibernation mode? Feeling down in the dumps and…

Animals will teach you patience and responsibility. Discipline and physical fitness seems…

The truth is, these friends may very well be wonderful people. They may have been an…

Often people come to Shift believing they need couple’s therapy because they “can’t…

Limiting Beliefs start to form quite early in life. You may never actually consciously…

For starters, we are still baffled about why, in 2018, we are not past all this…

A lot of women take time during pregnancy to prepare for what is to come, this is…

Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is an increasingly popular option that offers a fun and…

We are officially one week into the new year, and it’s very likely that you or the people…

As the presence of the festive season is everywhere we turn, many of us recognize that…

What makes the characters relatable enough for us to become engrossed in a movie or…

As the temperature drops and the seasons transition from summer to fall into winter, our…

This month we are talking all about making changes. Goal setting is important for…

Systematic thinking forces people to organize their lives around incremental goals,…

For many people, summer is traditionally one of the happiest times of year. Pool parties,…

For many people, summer is traditionally one of the happiest times of year. Pool parties,…

Getting over a divorce or separation is a lot like getting over a death. It’s the death…

More and more we are witnessing prolonged childhood extending well into people’s 20’s.…

I’m fairly certain that everyone experiences that strange need to overload every possible…