Paterson Wellness

04/30/2026

Next Session is next week on Tuesday, May 5th at 12:30! Join us in The Break Room — a free, monthly drop-in space to talk about work stress, share practical strategies, and feel a little less alone. Come once or come often. We hope to see you there.

04/22/2026

This story of the Mexican fisherman is a reminder not to give up enjoying and being present in your life today in order to chase something you deem to be better in the future.

This is one of my favorite stories. It's about an American businessman and a Mexican fisherman.A lot of people want to make more money so they can live a bet...

04/22/2026

Pleased to share that I’ve recently joined the WSIB Mental Health Program of Care provider network, a joint initiative through Trillium Health Partners and WSIB.

This program supports Ontario workers who have experienced a workplace injury or a traumatic event and are navigating the mental health impacts that often follow — including anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties.

I’m glad to be able to extend my workplace mental health work into this area.

If you or someone you know has been injured at work and is looking for support, feel free to reach out.

03/31/2026

Reminder - The Break Room is next week on Tuesday, May 5th at 12:30! The Break Room is a free, monthly drop-in space to talk about work stress, share practical strategies, and feel a little less alone. I hope you can make it! You can find more information here. https://www.patersonwellness.com/webinar-registration

03/30/2026

Here's your Monday challenge. At the end of the day today, see if you can recall three good things that happened. They can be tiny things. Research shows that we can increase our happiness by training our brain to notice positive aspects of our day. Find more information here

Without intending to, many of us end the day thinking about what went wrong, what we didn't finish, or the long list of things on tomorrow's to-do list. This is actually due to biology. Our brains are wired for threat detection, which means they naturally scan for problems, risks, and gaps. That vig...

03/19/2026

Updated the office a bit today to make it a bit more cozy.

03/19/2026

Something new at Paterson Wellness! 🌿

Introducing the Problem-Solving Session, a single 90-minute session designed to help you get unstuck.

We'll work through your situation together using structured, evidence-based methods, explore your options, and build a personalized action plan so that you can move forward.

You'll also receive a written summary at the end so you leave with more than just clarity - you leave with a plan.

03/17/2026

Feeling like an imposter? You’re not alone! This webinar video contains 5 things you can do to banish imposter syndrome. https://www.patersonwellness.com/post/banish-imposter-syndrome

03/04/2026

Join us in The Break Room — a free, monthly drop-in space to talk about work stress, share practical strategies, and feel a little less alone. Come once or come often. We hope to see you there.

Counselling, coaching, and consulting for workplace issues

03/03/2026

I first heard these steps by anthropologist Angeles Arrien years ago, and it’s stayed with me. She described it as a simple framework for living and working with integrity. I often come back to it when I feel overwhelmed or uncertain. It helps me to focus on my next step. This is not an exact quote but how I remember her step descriptions and a brief summary I find helpful.

02/24/2026

Join us in The Break Room — a free, monthly drop-in space to talk about work stress, share practical strategies, and feel a little less alone. Come once or come often. No pressure to share. The first session will be Tuesday, March 3rd at 12:30.

Counselling, coaching, and consulting for workplace issues

02/24/2026

Have you ever felt stressed at work and been told to “just not care so much”? It’s usually well-intentioned… but it rarely helps.

Most of the people I work with care deeply about their work. They are conscientious, thoughtful, and invested. When they take on a project, they want it to go well. They want to do it properly. They want to meet expectations and avoid letting people down.When work becomes especially demanding with t...