by Alice Lurie Registered Psychotherapist | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Existential anxiety has become increasingly common in recent years. Many people describe a persistent sense of unease tied to the state of the world: climate change, political tension, economic instability, global conflict, and a constant stream of distressing news....
by Alice Lurie Registered Psychotherapist | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many parents notice anxiety in their child before they hear the word “anxiety” out loud. It often shows up through behaviour, routines, or physical symptoms. A child may become clingy at drop off, complain of stomach aches on school mornings, struggle with sleep, or...
by Alice Lurie Registered Psychotherapist | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Government layoffs stress has been weighing heavily on many Ottawa public service workers, even for those who haven’t received any formal news yet. Conversations about spending reviews, restructuring, workforce reductions, and layoff notices can create a constant...
by Alice Lurie Registered Psychotherapist | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Trauma can shape how people experience the world long after the original events have passed. For some, trauma is connected to a specific incident, such as an accident, loss, or assault. For others, it develops over time through ongoing stress, neglect, emotional harm,...
by Alice Lurie Registered Psychotherapist | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Parenting carries a steady emotional weight that often goes unseen. Alongside moments of connection and joy, many parents experience ongoing stress, burnout, and anxiety that can quietly build over time. Balancing caregiving with work, relationships, finances, and...
by Alice Lurie Registered Psychotherapist | Jan 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you constantly feel tense, worried, irritable, overwhelmed, or unable to fully relax, you’re not alone. Many people describe living with a persistent sense of being “on edge,” even during moments that are meant to be calm. This experience is especially common...
