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Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) Therapist Designation
Working with a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) therapist Everything you need to know about mental health therapy with a Canadian Certified Counsellor designation When you’re
Understanding Little t Trauma
What is “little t” trauma and why does it matter? You don’t need to live through a war zone, survive a serious accident, or face
Fawning and People Pleasing | Understanding Trauma Responses
Understanding Fawning and People Pleasing as a Trauma Response When we think about trauma responses, the classic “fight or flight” reaction often comes to mind.
What Clients Should Know About Mental Health Therapy
12 Things Clients Should Know About Mental Health Therapy One psychologist’s take on what you should understand about the counselling process Mental health therapy can
Understanding Hyperarousal | Fight or Flight Responses
Understanding Fight or Flight Responses and Hyperarousal How hyperarousal and the nervous system protect us from threat Have you ever noticed your heart pounding before
Understanding Hypoarousal and The Freeze Response
Understanding the Freeze Response and Hypoarousal The nervous system opposition to fight or flight When we talk about trauma or stress, most people think about
Understanding Post Traumatic Growth
Post Traumatic Growth and Healing After Trauma Embracing the possibility of healing and transformation Experiencing trauma is often a life-altering event. It can fracture our
Feelings of Guilt When Setting Boundaries
When guilt gets in the way of boundaries Feelings of guilt when setting boundaries Setting boundaries is one of the most important acts of self-care
Imposter Syndrome
Understanding Imposter Syndrome Why You Feel Like a Fraud (Even When You’re Not) Have you ever achieved something significant—whether a promotion, praise from a supervisor,
The Achievement Anxiety Loop
The Achievement Anxiety Loop Why Success Doesn’t Always Feel Good For many high-achieving individuals, success isn’t followed by a sense of ease or lasting fulfillment—it’s
Understanding Relationship Anxiety
Understanding Relationship Anxiety When Worry Gets in the Way of Connection Relationships can be a profound source of connection, love, and growth—but for some, they
Loss of Interest in Depression
Not Enjoying Things The Way You Used to? Understanding Loss of Interest and Pleasure in Depression There is somewhat of a misconception that feelings of
Unhelpful and Problematic Perfectionism
Unhelpful Perfectionism | When Perfect Becomes Problematic How unhelpful perfectionism can hurt us and how to change it Perfectionism often sounds like a positive trait
Overthinking and Decision Paralysis
Overthinking and Decision Paralysis Why we get stuck overthinking, and how to move forward The Overthinking Trap Most of us have experienced moments of overthinking
Attachment Styles: How to Improve Relationships
Attachment Styles: How to Improve Your Relationship Based on Research Understanding attachment styles in adult relationships Introduction to attachment styles Relationships shape so much of
Mental Health Spiral
Navigating a Mental Health Spiral How to cope with a downward spiral, tolerate distress, and reduce overwhelm Spiraling mental health? In mental health discussions, you
Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders
What is Dissociation? Understanding Dissociation, Types of Dissociative Disorders, Symptoms & Treatment Understanding dissociation: types, symptoms, and causes The definition of dissociate is “to disconnect
How Therapy Helps Mental Health
How Therapy Helps Mental Health Mental health counselling for prevention, support, coping, and treatment You may be wondering, “but how exactly does therapy help mental
Navigating Professional Boundaries at Work
Navigating Professional Boundaries at Work Understanding how to set and maintain professional boundaries What are professional boundaries at work? In the intricate web of professional
A Guide to Self Improvement Counselling
Unlocking Your Best Self: A Guide to Self-Improvement Counselling Understanding attachment styles in adult relationships Beginning counseling or mental health therapy for self-improvement is a
Adult Bullying and Mental Health Impacts
Adult Bullying and Mental Health Impacts A mental health perspective on adult bullying behaviours Defining bullying Adult bullying involves persistent, intentional, and harmful behavior directed
Managing Life Transition Anxiety
Managing Life Transition Anxiety How to cope when change is inevitable Anxiety during life transitions and changes Life transition anxiety is a common experience when
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Childhood Emotional Neglect Understanding the impacts of emotional neglect from childhood Childhood emotional neglect is a profoundly impactful yet often overlooked aspect of a person’s
Why Do I Feel Anxious for No Reason?
Feeling Anxious for No Reason Coping with physical anxiety symptoms Do you feel anxious for no reason? In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon to
ACES in Mental Health
ACES in Mental Health Understanding ACES in Mental Health: Adverse Childhood Experiences Understanding the factors that shape our psychological well-being has become crucial and are
5 Reasons To Choose A Local Therapist
5 Reasons to Choose a Local Therapist Benefits of working with a local mental health therapist Choosing a therapist? Here are 5 reasons to go
Counselling Benefit Coverage
Counselling Benefit Coverage Insurance Benefit Coverage for Mental Health Counselling Taking care of our mental health is vital for overall well-being, and having access to
What to Do If Your Family Member Won’t Go to Therapy
When a Loved One Won’t Go to Therapy Dealing with therapy refusal from others When a Family Member or Friend Won’t Go To Therapy In
Can Therapy Make You Feel Worse?
Can Therapy Make You Feel Worse? When mental health therapy doesn’t leave you feeling great Therapy is often hailed as a powerful tool for personal
Why Therapy Doesn’t Work for Everyone
4 Reasons Why Therapy Doesn’t Work for Everyone Considerations when therapy doesn’t seem to be helping Reasons Why Your Mental Health Therapy May Not Be
Understanding Therapist Credentials in Alberta
Understanding Therapist Credentials in Alberta The regulation of counselling and mental health professionals Mental Health Therapist Credentials in Alberta When seeking mental health support, it’s
Choosing a Mental Health Therapist
Choosing a Mental Health Therapist Considerations when selecting the best mental health therapist for you Finding the right mental health therapist Choosing a mental health