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3 ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW TO REDUCE ANXIETY

share this : You wake up 30 minutes before you start work. You’re panicking because you slept through your alarm, but that isn’t what’s really worrying you. You’ve been invited to present your ideas to your colleagues. You’ve been told to speak up. The last time you spoke to a group of people, you fumbled […]

4 SIMPLE HABITS YOU CAN ADOPT TO HELP WITH DEPRESSION

share this : Depression is a profound ailment. We often underestimate how strong the connection between our mind and body is. Those who experience deep sadness will understand. When the feeling of loneliness or sadness sets in, it begins to affect how you live your life. You’ll start feeling a range of symptoms; from losing […]

5 Telltale Signs To Start Seeing A Counsellor

share this : The Canadian Mental Health Association determined that 20% of Canadians will experience mental illness within their lifetime. Only 51% of people with anxiety and depression have actually gone to see a medical health professional. Those numbers aren’t ideal especially when we consider how important our mental health is. It can be hard to identify […]

5 Places You Can Go To For Support

share this : When times are tough, sometimes you just need someone to talk to.Talking about what’s bothering you can be a very therapeutic experience. Getting someone to listen to you and provide support can be the most relieving feeling. It could be their nods of understanding, welcoming eyes, or voice of reason. that could […]

How A Counsellor Can Help Your Child

share this : Overall, mental health issues affect a child’s quality of life. Research done by the Government of Canada, found that about 5% of the Canadian school-age population were diagnosed with ADHD. Further research shows the increasing rate of anxiety in children in youth. ADHD and other mental health disorders can result in poor school performance, […]

How Programs Can Be Used To Help Improve Self-Esteem

share this : It’s no surprise that an increase in self-esteem leads to an overall better outlook on life. You’ve probably heard about the positive results of joining various programs geared at improving self-esteem. Here’s a few things to consider before taking the next step into joining a program geared to this. Why a program […]

How To Make The Most Out Of Speaking With Your Counsellor

share this : Speaking with a counsellor can be one of the best decisions you ever make for yourself in regards to your mental health. Attending therapy can improve your mood, mental health, and overall quality of life. Well, that’s what you’ve been told. In reality, the benefits of counselling rely on mostly on one […]

How to Overcome Stress, Tension, and Fear

share this : Stress and worry are healthy part of life. It encourages you to take action, create solutions, and solve problems. When something is important to you, you may find that you get stressed just thinking about it. Having a good balance of fear, tension, and worries are all part of a normal lifestyle. […]

How to Start Building Confidence and Self-Esteem

share this : The way we conduct ourselves in a group of people depends a great deal on our self-esteem. When you are feeling confident, communication often becomes much more effective. We can also do what we want – without having to worry about what others may think. A healthy level of self-esteem can result […]

How Effective Is Marriage Counselling?

share this : Multiple studies have shown that marital counselling reduces relationship distress. Working with a trained professional allows for couples to safely share their feelings, hear each other, and learn helpful new skills – this ultimately leads to a healthier relationship. Receiving relationship help from a professional was shown to be much more effective than […]