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Hi, I'm Sarah, a Registered Psychotherapist offering somatic and talk therapy at my Roncesvalles and Junction offices in Toronto's west end, and online across Canada. This is where I share what I'm noticing in my work, with practical Tend to It Tuesday posts and reflective Friday Field Notes. Take what's useful, and leave the rest. Learn more about me
For education only, not a substitute for therapy or medical advice.
When Life Piles Up: Why Rest Alone Can't Restore Lost Resilience
I write about stress and burnout so frequently because I see this exact pattern across all of my work. Life has a way of compounding stressful events over time. We might start out with a lot of resilience, but as the pressure builds, we can suddenly find ourselves with nothing left and nothing left for ourselves.