Brant Mental Health Solutions

12/17/2025

Stop by this evening to enjoy this pop up event!

12/15/2025

With the holidays fast approaching and the winter weather settling in, it could be a great craft to work on with the child or children in your life!

When children are feeling anxious and overwhelmed, it is important to help them manage those feelings before they become too big or are held in to the point where the child “explodes.” Calm kits are a great way to help with these big feelings and it is something that the child can

12/13/2025

The healthiest couples aren’t the ones who agree on everything, they’re the ones who learn to understand, respect, and navigate their differences without losing their bond.

Having differences and experiencing conflict is a normal part of relationships. When conflict is done well, it leads to intimacy and not disconnection. Every couple no matter how aligned, loving, or compatible that they are, eventually they face differences in their values, beliefs, or worldviews. S...

12/10/2025

Guilt is one of those emotions that creeps in quietly and weighs us down, especially when we begin choosing ourselves in ways we were never taught to. For many people, the simple act of saying no, setting a boundary, or honouring a personal need brings not relief, but discomfort.

Guilt is one of those emotions that creeps in quietly and weighs us down, especially when we begin choosing ourselves in ways we were never taught to. For many people, the simple act of saying no, setting a boundary, or honouring a personal need brings not relief, but discomfort. You might

12/03/2025

Whether you are someone with an addiction or a family or friend of someone who is dealing with addiction, it is important to recognize the holiday’s as a potentially triggering time.

Being in recovery requires daily work and is not something anyone takes lightly. But the upcoming holiday season can make sobriety all the more challenging for a number of reasons. In this blog we will discuss why this time of year is more challenging, the stages of relapse and techniques

12/02/2025

It is common for human beings to experience feelings of grief during the holidays, particularly if we have experienced a recent loss, such as death of a loved one or a pet and this is the first holiday without them. However, when we are dealing with loss due to estrangement from family members, there is also a grieving process, one that is less recognized.

It is common for human beings to experience feelings of grief during the holidays, particularly if we have experienced a recent loss, such as death of a loved one or a pet and this is the first holiday without them. However, when we are dealing with loss

11/29/2025

This time of year brings joy and happiness for many, but it can also be a time of high stress, challenging conversations and conflicts. Whether you are a new couple or have been together for many years, having a plan for how you will deal with holidays and managing the expectations that go with it, will go a long way to helping keep your relationship at the center of your decision making.

Tips for Couples During the Holidays This time of year brings joy and happiness for many, but it can also be a time of high stress, challenging conversations and conflicts. Whether you are a new couple or have been together for many years, having a plan for how you will deal with

11/27/2025

With the holiday season comes shorter days, cooler nights, and a busyness that can leave us feeling overextended. This time of year can also bring feelings of loneliness—especially for those experiencing the absence of a loved one, perhaps for the first time.

With the holiday season comes shorter days, cooler nights, and a busyness that can leave us feeling overextended. This time of year can also bring feelings of loneliness—especially for those experiencing the absence of a loved one, perhaps for the first time. We want to acknowledge how difficult t...

11/25/2025

You guys are amazing 🤩
120Lbs of food picked up today for the Brantford Food Bank. We still have until December 19th - shall we see if we can collect another 120Lbs?

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! What a wonderful community we have!

11/25/2025

November is Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the more than 300,000 Canadians living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — one of the highest rates in the world. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic, often invisible illnesses that can significantly affect daily life, yet many people face their symptoms in silence due to stigma or misunderstanding.

Navigating the Mind-Gut Connection: The Role of Therapy in Supporting Clients with Bowel Disease Living with a chronic bowel disease—such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis—extends far beyond physical symptoms. The daily ...

11/25/2025

The holiday season adds another layer of complexity, one that can deeply affect everyone involved. Caregivers often feel pulled in every direction, trying to maintain family traditions while providing care and ensuring safety. Even with the help of wonderful organizations that educate families about these diseases, processing the emotional toll can remain overwhelming.

As the holidays approach, many of us feel the weight of both joy and longing, especially when someone we love is no longer fully present in the ways they once were. For families living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, what was once a time filled with laughter, gatherings, and joyful memories can

11/22/2025

A few years ago, we were introduced to a wonderful program called Psychotherapy Matters...they recognized how difficult it had become to access a psychiatrist, and that when patients finally did, appointments were often brief due to overwhelming demand. They also understood the immense value of having therapists and psychiatrists work together collaboratively to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.

Many people who have been with us since the clinics first opened will know that one of our biggest challenges when our daughter was young was finding a psychiatrist in the community who could work with children. Despite our efforts, the long waitlists and the fact that her case wasn’t considered