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The Sunday Scaries: Why Anxiety Hits Before the Workweek (and What to Do About It)
It’s Sunday night. You’re trying to relax, but your mind is already at Monday’s meeting. The “Sunday Scaries” are real, and they’re often your body’s way of bracing for another week of pressure. That uneasy, restless feeling before the workweek isn’t just in your head. It’s a form of anticipatory anxiety. For many professionals, it shows up as tension, irritability, or even sadness as the weekend winds down. Let’s explore why this happens and what you can do to end your weeke

Savannah Dasilva
Oct 274 min read


Top 5 Expressive Arts Techniques for Chronic Illness Management
Living with a chronic illness can be a challenging journey, often filled with physical discomfort and emotional turmoil. For many queer neurodivergent adults, finding effective ways to cope and express feelings is crucial. Expressive arts therapy offers a unique approach to managing chronic illness by allowing individuals to explore their emotions and experiences through creative outlets. In this post, we’ll dive into five expressive arts techniques that can help you navigate

Savannah Dasilva
Oct 164 min read


Walk and Talk Therapy: Benefits, How it Works & If it's Right for You.
Sometimes it’s easier to talk when we’re moving. Walk and talk therapy brings the session outdoors, to a park, a trail, or a quiet path where conversation and gentle movement unfold side by side. Instead of sitting face to face, we walk together, letting the natural rhythm of our steps open space for reflection, calm, and connection. Imagine this: instead of being stuck in an office, we head out to a park, a beautiful trail, or a peaceful path in nature. Changing up the sc

Savannah Dasilva
Oct 64 min read


Healing Through Expressive Arts Therapy in Ontario
When life feels heavy and words don’t seem enough, expressive arts therapy can be a gentle bridge to healing. Through painting, movement, sound, or writing, creativity becomes a way to express what’s hard to say. For those navigating chronic illness, grief, or identity challenges especially within the queer and neurodivergent community expressive arts therapy in Ontario offers a supportive, affirming path. What Is Expressive Arts Therapy and How Can It Help? Expressive arts t

Savannah Dasilva
Sep 294 min read


Exploring Queer Neurodivergent Mental Health
Living with multiple layers of identity can feel like navigating a complex maze. When you identify as queer and neurodivergent, and you’re also managing chronic illness, pain, or grief, the path toward healing and self-understanding can be uniquely challenging. I want to share some insights about how therapy tailored to these experiences can be a gentle, empowering support on your path to healing and growth. Understanding the Intersection of Queer Neurodivergent Mental Health

Savannah Dasilva
Sep 234 min read
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