Tag Archives: Individual Counselling
How to Manage When a Partner is Struggling with Depression
Posted on: Monday, October 2nd, 2023 under blogIs my partner, ok? Now that you can recognize the signs of depression, you may be wondering if your partner is struggling with it. You may be feeling frustrated that your efforts to get them going are not yielding lasting results. It feels like two steps forward and then we are right back to where […]
Hypnosis – How it works and myths busted!
Posted on: Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 under blogHypnosis is a natural state of deep relaxation and focused attention into a deep state of focuswith verbal cues, repetition and imagery guided by a trained clinician or hypnotherapist. How does hypnosis work? Under hypnosis, the intense level of concentration and deep state of focus allows the individualto ignore ordinary distractions and be […]
Mental Health Awareness
Posted on: Sunday, May 14th, 2023 under blogMental Health Awareness Week is an annual event that recognizes the importance of emotional, mental, and psychological well-being. For over two decades, this week has promoted techniques for reducing stress, highlighting the value of mental health support, and educating the public about various types of mental illness. In addition, mental health advocacy has developed over […]
Anxiety at Christmas
Posted on: Saturday, December 11th, 2021 under blogOh, the joys of the Christmas season. For some, Christmas is a magical time of year filled with peace, laughter, family, friends, excellent food, winter activities, warm evenings, and pleasant memories. But for others, it is also a season crippled by anxiety, stress, and sadness. The holidays often present a long list of demands […]
Combat the Mental Health Barriers for Black Canadians
Posted on: Saturday, February 22nd, 2020 under blogIt’s Black History Month and it is time to recognize the lives of Black Canadians and their resiliency. According to a study, African Americans are 10% more likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness and/or experience mental health issues. And why is this significant? The reason is that every individual deserves to have their […]
The Importance of Appreciating Teachers
Posted on: Saturday, February 8th, 2020 under blogTeachers play a very important role in society, communities, and more importantly on children and youth that they are surrounded with. Their role in the community is a very challenging and draining one, as they have the responsibility of helping youth learn, develop, and transition into their new generation. Teachers make positive impacts on their […]
How Long Can You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions This Year?
Posted on: Saturday, January 4th, 2020 under blog‘Tis the season for new years resolutions, which means the season of breaking new years resolutions will be upon us. Goal setting is a great way to enhance someone’s overall quality of life, but it is a somewhat formulated process that is easy to follow in order to properly make New Year’s resolutions and to […]
Experiencing Some Financial Stress This Holiday?
Posted on: Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 under blogThe well-awaited winter holidays are here: time with friends and family, partaking in festivities, and of course, gift shopping. Some can find this an easy extension to their holiday to-do list, others may find it stressful as they don’t know what to buy for their friends and family, and other times – they are spending […]
Are your medications getting in the way of your sex life?
Posted on: Saturday, December 7th, 2019 under blogIn light of international AIDS day that passed on December 1st, let’s bring light to sexual health and its relationship to mental health. While it may seem obvious to some, it should be noted that mental health and sexual health have a mutual relationship with one another. This should not be mistaken with a philosophy […]
Let’s End the Stigma on Violence Against Women
Posted on: Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 under blogNovember 25th is International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women, and in light of this, it’s important to think about signs of whether you or a loved one may be in a toxic or abusive relationship. Violence comes not only in physical forms but psychological as well, which can go unnoticed more often than […]