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by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP The other day, I was talking with a client who is choosing a name for her new business. I was stressing the importance of name choice and it got me thinking about names in general.Continue reading… What’s in a Name? Everything.

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP Savoring the Last Warm Days From a Northern Ontario perspective, we just enjoyed a most gorgeous Thanksgiving weekend. Sunday was sunny, warm, and absolutely beautiful. I spent as much time outside as I could, soakingContinue reading… Self-Care and Happiness During the Fall and Winter

Grief needs witnesses more than it needs managers Stacy Bremner, MA, RP The other day, I sat with a group of colleagues, all psychotherapists, and the conversation turned toward grief. One woman is preparing to lose someone she loves dearly.Continue reading… What I Noticed the Other Day About Grief

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP In my last blog, I introduced the idea of attachment styles and how our ultimate goal is to become as securely attached as possible. Secure attachment supports our mental health, happiness, and sense of well-beingContinue reading… Secure Attachment in Practice: Simple Tools for More Openhearted Connection

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP There’s a particular ache that rises when a visit with someone you love comes to an end, and you realize it will be a long while before you’re together again — not sharp, not dramatic,Continue reading… From Avoidant to Openhearted

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP Herbicides have been top of mind for me lately. With over 500 active wildfires burning across Canada as of mid‑August 2026, and smoke reaching places I never remember it reaching in my lifetime, fears areContinue reading… Given What Is: Choosing My Role in a Complicated World

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP Because sex can be a sensitive subject, I want to approach it with care. This post isn’t about technique or performance — it’s about the emotional and relational dynamics that help sexual connection feel safeContinue reading… The Most Attractive Feature in a Lover (Hint: It’s Not What You Think)

How self‑reflection brings us back to ourselves, softens blame, and deepens connection by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP Projection: The “You Spot It, You Got It” Opportunity Projection is one of those human experiences we all participate in, whether we realizeContinue reading… The Power of Projection: Softening Into the Wisdom of Ownership

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP A Universal Curiosity Forever and ever, humans have wondered about life and what is really going on here. Why are we here? Who or what is in charge of all this? Is there a God?Continue reading… How First‑Hand Knowing Matters Most

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP How fear narrows us, nature diversifies us, and kindness brings us back together. 🌱 How We Interpret the Wildfires When the wildfires began this season, I noticed how differently people responded. Some said it wasContinue reading… 🌿 Seeing Through the Smoke: Understanding Ourselves and Each Other