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Survival after Trauma

One of the most common reasons to seek counselling is to learn how to regulate emotions. I frequently hear from clients that they have been

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Celeste Rodrigues-Forbes

Beauty of Metaphor

The experience of being a human is complicated. So complicated in fact that even in trying to describe our own feelings or experiences, we get

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Forgiveness

Frequently asked questions about forgiveness in therapy:    Question: “What is forgiveness?” Answer: Choosing to forgive means deciding to release feelings of anger or resentment

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Celeste Rodrigues-Forbes

Play Therapy 101

Play is the first language we learn as children. As we grow, our play styles may change and develop, but play remains a fundamental way

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Living Well

The Importance Of Self-Care

We inhabit a culture that celebrates, praises, and prioritizes busyness. The result is tiredness, moodiness, frustration, and an inability to rest. There are five main aspects of personal health: physical,

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Emotional Expansion

  When you make the choice to “feel all the feels” – you’re also choosing to return home to yourself.    Emotions are messengers from

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