Posted on August 11, 2022 by Carrie-Lee Gibson, MACP
It can be an overwhelming experience in a relationship where perhaps there is a disconnect, or more conflict is occuring. Working with a therapist can help to build understanding and create new ways to work together as a couple. Often...
Posted on August 4, 2022 by Beverly Reed, MACP
Accelerated Resolution Therapy, also referred to as ART, is a relatively new form of psychotherapy with influences from existing evidence-based therapies. What makes ART innovative is that clients who receive it tend to show progress much more rapidly than with...
Posted on July 21, 2022 by Kaylee Garside, MA
When you make the choice to “feel all the feels” – you’re also choosing to return home to yourself.
Emotions are messengers from your soul.
Embrace them and accept them for what they are and you give yourself permission to listen.
To honestly...
Posted on July 14, 2022 by Kaitlyn Barnett, MACPhttps://livingwellcounselling.ca/seeking-help-for-your-mental-health/
Most people will experience a period of poor or neglected mental health at some point in their life, and others may live a large portion of their life coping with these struggles. There are many resources out there for support...
Posted on July 7, 2022 by Debra Widgren MSW RSW
What is Burnout?
Burnout is a special type of work-related stress. The term is used to describe a group of signs and symptoms that consistently occur together and are caused by chronic workplace stress. While Burnout is not considered a medical diagnosis...
Posted on June 30, 2022 by Celeste Rodrigues-Forbes MSW, RSW
“Wow, I feel great and so well rested”. If you are anything like me and the ⅓ of Canadians who don’t get a high-quality restful sleep, this is a phrase that you likely haven’t said in a very long time...
Posted on June 23, 2022 by Anne Sureshkumar, MSW, RSW
What comes to mind when you think mental health?
This is something each one of us have to keep asking ourselves as we continue the journey of embracing and improving our mental health. Our mental health comprises of the thoughts we...
Posted on June 16, 2022 by Shezlina Haji, MA
You are at an intimate party of 30+ friends, having engaging conversations with people you have known forever. Despite being surrounded by friends who seem to enjoy your company, you feel utterly alone. If this is a familiar feeling to...
Posted on June 2, 2022 by Angela Chan, MA
Uncertainty is an unavoidable fact of life, and people vary in the degree to which they can tolerate uncertainty. Research indicates that individuals who have high levels of intolerance to ambiguity are more susceptible to stress and other mental health...
Posted on May 19, 2022 by Lisa Gust, MSc.
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There are many responsibilities we avoid at times, including work, school, or any task that takes us away from what we would rather be doing. Despite this, we typically avoid talking about procrastination and dismiss ourselves...