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Yesterday we sent our respective eldest children off on the trip of a lifetime. One where they’ll learn about their heritage and identity, come face to face with a tragic and unfathomable history, and also celebrate strength and perseverance. It’s…
We only see from the outside
An incredibly talented and successful designer who was a household name. A gifted story teller, chef and tv personality. This week the world lost two remarkable human beings who made an indelible mark on the world. Looking from the outside,…
What the future holds
Someone once told me that you really only notice how quickly time passes once you have children. Today, on the day that my first born is graduating high school, I can tell you that no truer words have ever been…
Own it
Normally on Wednesdays I see my psychologist. Today I saw my psychiatrist. People often ask me what the difference is or get confused between the two. Here’s the distinction – a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the…
#InspireHope
Every time someone emerges from the silence to share their mental illness story, we move one step closer to a world where there is no more stigma. And that’s amazing. But we need to take it a step further. We…
You are important
If you asked my friends and family to describe me, the words confident and strong would no doubt be on the list. I’m not afraid to speak my mind and I thrive on taking chances and stepping outside of my…
Responsible posting AND responsible consuming
Most days, scrolling through social media is a relatively benign activity. We get to see the things our family and friends are up to, and maybe a dose of fashion, some baby animals or food porn. But some days, the…
Meet our founders
Wise Women Canada is the initiative of Lisa Brookman, a Montreal based clinical psychotherapist. With over 18 years of experience in the field of social work, Lisa has guided hundreds of clients in making positive life changes. Together with her friend…
6 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health This Summer
A more flexible work schedule, an abundance of social activities and the expectation of being carefree can put a lot of pressure on people with anxiety. So many of us count down the days until the warmth and relaxation of…
What I learned from working with my sister
Two years ago, if someone were to have bet us, that we would be working together, side-by-side, day in and day out, we would have bet one million dollars the answer would be no. But here we are, 2 sisters,…
Unconditional Love
I am a 38-year old woman, married with two beautiful daughters, and a house in the suburbs. I am certain that we share some common interests and hobbies. I might be your neighbour, best friend, acquaintance, relative, or a complete…
Dodging Bullets: On being your own advocate
I am a five time cancer survivor. I have been dodging bullets since 1999. I carry the BRCA1 “Anjelina Jolie” gene. I have had three ovarian cancers and two breast cancers. I attribute my survival to great medicine and doctors…
When Anxiety Affects Your Parenting
Anxiety can exacerbate even the simplest of parenting tasks and steal the gratification we should be receiving. But it is possible to gain control over your anxiety and create a healthy family dynamic. First posted on Best Health Here are…
WHY I SING, TALK AND WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH
I lost my best friend to a mental illness. He was charismatic, bright, kind, adventurous, funny, so talented and loved by so so many. He suffered, he fought, and despite every effort and by no fault of his own, he…
Montreal Women’s Empowerment Conference
Women’s Growth & Wellness Conference On April 7th, 2017, get ready to feel inspired, empowered, and armed with the tools to rock your life. Combining their passion and dedication to empowering women, Erica Diamond (WomenOnTheFence.com), Lisa Brookman and Liz Wiener…
7 growth and wellness tips for women from Off The Fence and Wise
The three lovely women behind Wise Women Canada and Women on the Fence are teaming up, and we couldn’t be more excited! Lisa Brookman and Liz Wiener, along with Erica Diamond each have very distinct brands, but one similar mission:…
Coming out of isolation – Raising a child with special needs
Looking back, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly when THE moment was. Maybe I wasn’t paying attention and I missed it. Maybe it was gradual. Maybe it was slowly sneaking up on me without a warning, making its transition mimic any…
NO MONKEY IN A PINK TUTU AND NO CHILDREN….SOME FRANK TRUTHS.
“Anyway, ah was trying to say dat every warm-blooded woman me know want children. Yuh don’t want to end up old an’ lonely wid no children.” From Nicole Dennis-Benn’s 2016 novel, Here Comes the Sun. I want to start by letting…
Post Concussion Syndrome: The Invisible Injury
While there is more media attention and awareness about concussion, particularly in sport, there is little focus on the non athlete who becomes concussed. There is even less widespread knowledge about the 15% who experience post concussion syndrome, symptoms that…
My Partner’s Depressed: What Can I Do to Help?
Reader’s Digest, Best Health – Elizabeth Wiener and Lisa Brookman The clinical psychologist says… In my practice, I work with people who struggle with depression. It’s not unusual for clients to feel apprehensive about beginning therapy, which is a reasonable…
Stronger Together: Intimacy & Infertility
It’s a fight, a struggle and one that often leaves us feeling alone and desperate. When I first entered the world of infertility seven years ago, it seemed like a solvable puzzle. It was a problem that, if we followed…
The Sandwich Generation
Meet Maria Licoudis; RN and Care Manager at Home Care Assistance. Her story is all too familiar; too much to get done and not enough hours in a day. Maria leads a very busy life. She is mom to her…
Motivation Monday: How she does it – Lisa Brookman
Picoum – Jennifer Braun Woman across Canada are kicking butt in the workforce, all while maintaining their cool and doing the things in life they enjoy. “Motivation Monday: How she does it” is a news series where we profile notable…
Five Warning Signs That Your Loved One Should Be Considering a Move to a Retirement Home / Senior Community
It’s not easy to admit that one is getting older, especially when your body and your mind are not what they used to be. Moving a family member into a senior care residence is never a simple decision. It may…
THANKSGIVING 2006 AND THE FIRE DRILL I’LL NEVER FORGET
I was sitting at my desk staring at my phone as my colleagues started walking by my office doing as the voice on the PA system was instructing – heading toward the emergency exit and evacuating the building, when a…
Imagine
Imagine… you get a call one day offering you the chance to win a $100,000. It’s a new reality show that takes ordinary people and asks them to do extraordinary things. All that you have to do is walk across…
Life Takes Guts
For many people living with Crohn’s disease, life can involve urgent trips to the bathroom as well as pain. For some, Crohn’s can even be deadly. Living with a chronic disease like this can be difficult and isolating. In severe…
#RaiseYourWiseHand: Destigmatizing Mental Illness
Wise Women Canada was started by psychotherapist Lisa Brookman and educator Elizabeth Wiener. It focuses on women’s issues – particularly women’s mental health. They are currently promoting the movement #RaiseYourWiseHand around World Mental Health day on October 10th. By using the hashtag, they’re hoping we can…
Fit Vs. Fiction
“Alone I lived inside my head, never wanting to leave my bed On the outside so strong and tough, but inside never good enough I spent each moment wrapped in fear, afraid of looking in the mirror What power it…
