Couples Therapy: What is it really like? Listen in…
The prospect of couples therapy or marriage counselling is frightening to many people. Questions may include What will they find[…]
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Managing Anxiety: Connecting Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviours
There are many different components that impact our anxiety levels, which can include both our environment and our wiring. What[…]
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Traumatic experiences affect us in different ways. The road to healing can be long and non-linear. When we suppress emotions[…]
Read moreMore than the Baby Blues…
There are misconceptions about postpartum depression — particularly with what we have come to understand as simply the “baby blues“. […]
Read moreBecoming Skilled at Helping those with Anxiety
“Oh just get over it”! Sound familiar? Here are some useful tips to help someone you care about who is[…]
Read moreParent-delivered CBT: Improving Access?
Like many counsellors, I help parents and other caregivers learn strategies to help both themselves and their children better cope[…]
Read moreDating and Social Anxiety
If you struggle with social anxiety, defined in part as a fear of social situations and interactions, dating can be[…]
Read moreGot Social Anxiety? Put down the Wine and the Phone
For many, the idea of social networking events, or any event demanding small talk with strangers or acquaintances, evoke feelings[…]
Read moreSurviving an Open Marriage: Not As Easy as You Think
While some couples may entertain or even speak openly about wanting an “open marriage” to address infidelity or changing needs[…]
Read moreMight Your Career Choice Impact Your Mental Health?
We know some jobs or career paths pose more hazards than others to our mental health. Have a look at[…]
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