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"Addiction" and "enabling" are terms that have been swirling around since the closure of the safe consumption site of our community, so here is a repost to remind us of the difference between enabling and allyship, especially in the context of addiction. We’ve all been there—someone we care about is struggling, and every instinct says jump in, fix it, protect them from the fallout. But sometimes, in trying to be their life raft, we accidentally become their anchor—keeping them tethered to the...

When families face separation, conflict, addiction, or abuse, the focus often shifts quickly toward legal decisions—custody arrangements, parenting plans, finances, and division of responsibilities. But before family conflict becomes a legal issue, it is almost always a mental health issue. Family dispute resolution is often viewed as a practical alternative to court, but its value extends far beyond legal efficiency. Early family dispute resolution can function as an important mental health...

With many offices converting to remote or hybrid work, workplace harassment can be difficult to spot. Because of the virtual nature of remote work and electronic communication, harassment can be difficult to distinguish from persistence, and can often lead to misinterpretation. However, virtual workplace harassment can create the same complications online as it does when it happens in person. In this more serious, less light-hearted, albeit important blog post, you will learn more about...