Meristem Counselling’s Blog

You can find them in every grocery store, office, playground and drop off lane at the local elementary school. The women who wipe their children's tears away, who selflessly serve day after day with little or no appreciation, who juggle working, parenting, sleepless...

My husband, Greg, and I recently travelled through Thailand and Malaysia. In one of the remote islands, we signed up for an easy jungle hike. The excursion included visiting a majestic aquamarine lake, a turtle sanctuary and a shore called Monkey Beach. We had high...

Perfectionism is killing us. It is far more deceptive than we realize. It affects how we view ourselves and shapes our outlook on what is possible in our lives. It erases the opportunity for connections and healthy relationships. How do we learn to silence the...

We all have a longing for peace and rest. Unfortunately, most of us maintain a life in constant anxiety. We don't take time to stop and enjoy our surroundings, and it takes a toll on our bodies, attitudes, and relationships. Dennis and Barbara Rainey, authors...

If you haven't at some point in your life felt hurt or angry at somebody for letting you down, taking advantage of you, being rude, judging or criticizing you, or just not being there for you when you hoped they would be, then you're probably not human, or...

Depression is a disease that can make marriage miserable. When one spouse is depressed, it affects both partners. It can rob emotional, spiritual and physical intimacy and drives both partners into isolation. If your spouse is depressed, you might feel ignored,...

According to the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, otherwise known as the DSM-5, there are nine mental disorders under the anxiety category: Separation Anxiety Disorder Selective Mutism Specific Phobia Social Anxiety Disorder Panic...

I hear so many people talking about anxiety these days. Many young people in particular have shared with me feelings of stress and anxiety they cannot explain. I tell them, in a nut shell, that anxiety is an experience of unease, both physically and mentally,...

Having a good fit in the client-therapist relationship plays a critical role in the success of the client in addressing their issues and treatment outcomes. Research consistently shows that the quality of the relationship between the therapist and client is one of the...