Burnout and depression often overlap. This article compares symptoms, key differences, and when support can help you move forward with clarity.

Not sure what to ask before starting counselling? These 10 practical questions can help you assess fit, expectations, and whether a counsellor is right for you.

A practical checklist to help you decide if counselling is right for you. Clear signs, common hesitations, and what to consider before starting.

Cognitive distortions are thinking patterns that quietly shape how you see yourself, your relationships, and your stress. This guide is rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and explains all fourteen cognitive distortions as well as includes a free workbook to help you reflect on your own patterns.

Written by Evan Vukets, RCC , Registered Clinical Counsellor in Abbotsford, BC. I support men in Abbotsford, the Fraser Valley, and online across BC. Learn more about me When I hear the phrase “toxic masculinity,” I feel an instant reaction in my body. It is like a quiet “ick.” Not anger, not defensiveness, just a deep unease. Because even though I understand what people mean when they say it, something about the phrase does not sit right. It is meant to call out harm, thing

Urges can feel powerful, like waves that rise fast and take over. The SMART Recovery Urge Log helps you pause, notice what’s happening, and ride those waves with awareness instead of reaction. This simple tool turns moments of struggle into chances to reconnect with yourself.

Written by Evan Vukets, RCC , Registered Clinical Counsellor in Abbotsford, BC. I support men in Abbotsford, the Fraser Valley, and online across BC. Learn more about me You can go days without food. Hours without sleep. But only a few minutes without breath. When stress hits, most men don’t notice their breathing. It becomes short, shallow, and tight, especially in the chest and shoulders. Your body is preparing for a threat, even if that threat is an inbox full of emails o

If your body feels constantly tense or “on,” you’re not alone. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a simple tool that helps men release stress, sleep better, and reset. Learn how this proven method, used by engineers, businessmen, veterans and counsellors alike can help you unwind and find calm again.