Exposure to nature impacts both physical and mental health in positive ways.

We can head to the mountains, rivers, lakes to reap the health benefits of nature.

But you don’t have to leave the city to experience nature, you can find it in the trees, flowers, shrubs and even in the weeds that grow between the cracks in concrete and pavement. Take some time to notice their resiliency and how you are connected to the nature you are experiencing.

One of the things I appreciate most about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is the idea that suffering is a part of life. ACT doesn’t try to sugarcoat things or pretend that everything can be fixed with a positive attitude. Instead, it invites us to acknowledge pain—and still live a meaningful life alongside it.

We can experience grief and loss from the death of a loved one, and we can experience it from many types of loss (i.e., divorce, job loss, adult kids moving out of the home, moving to a new home, etc.).

“The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.”

Anger can be a powerful motivator. It can fuel advocacy, activism, personal growth, and meaningful change. But it can also be misused—becoming controlling, explosive, or harmful to yourself and others.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a modern form of psychotherapy that helps people live more meaningful, fulfilling lives by teaching them to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or avoiding them. At the same time, it encourages committed action based on personal values.