Posted on May 10, 2018 by Farah Premji, MSc
Counsellors often hear clients saying that they didn’t seek therapy prior because they typically talk about their feelings with other friends. Some counsellors might have even heard their clients saying that talking to their friends is free!
However, talking to a...
Posted on April 19, 2018 by Steven Ngu
We all experience periods in our life where we do not feel at our best. Some of us experience it more than others, and some of the experiences can be more or less severe. Here are a few tips to...
Posted on April 12, 2018 by By Shari Derksen, MA
Wonder is an essential experience of life. It is often associated with the innocence of childhood or the early stages of first love. It is, however, an ageless quality of individuals that is a nourishing self-containment of love and aliveness...
Posted on March 22, 2018 by Jenn Betts, MA
Throughout our life and interactions with others we have difficult emotions that arise. One of these most difficult emotions is guilt. At times, we use guilt to motivate us. We use statements such as ‘I should do better”, “I should...
Posted on March 8, 2018 by Shezlina Haji, MA
There are stages of change that an insect goes through as it matures. This change process is called Metamorphosis. First an egg is formed. Then, with just the right temperature and environment, larva hatches from the egg. Once the larva...
Posted on March 1, 2018 by Farah Premji, MSc
Over the past few decades, numerous psychotherapies have been developed in an attempt to assist individuals in overcoming their presenting concerns. One such therapy that has received particular interest in recent years is EMDR.
What is EMDR?
EMDR is a new form...
Posted on February 1, 2018 by Shari Derksen, MA
We all want to have harmonious relationships and to feel that we belong somewhere. But sometimes ourselves and others get in the way of that. Some of us aggressively force others to bend to what we want, and others of...
Posted on January 25, 2018 by Steven Ngu, MC
Some people just simply do not talk about themselves. Their inner world is a mystery and they are hesitant to let their guard down. Have you ever asked your partner “Why don’t you tell me what is wrong?” or “Why...
Posted on January 4, 2018 by Shezlina Haji, MA
Guilt. A heavy word, a heavy feeling. Guilt can be an utterly debilitating experience because it often manifests in other painful emotions like anxiety, sadness, anger and disgust. Those who experience guilt may feel anxious over being caught or discovered...
Posted on October 26, 2017 by Khobi Attai, MA
We all have experienced heartbreak at one point or another in our lives. Some people leave the situation that caused the heartbreak while others stay for valid reasons, but regardless of our decision heartbreak is one of the most difficult...
