Tag Archives: Alberta Counselling
Practicing Gratitude
Posted on: Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 under blogGratitude can be defined in several different ways, but in a clinical definition is defined as, “the appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself; it is a general state of thankfulness and/or appreciation”. There have been several studies that have shown, “people who consciously count their blessings tend to be happier and less […]
Starting A New Year
Posted on: Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 under blog2020 was a difficult year for all of us and brought forth many unforeseen challenges. Reflecting on the year and acknowledging the resiliency each of us has had throughout 2020 is important. Treat yourselves with kindness because the year was difficult and if you did not “accomplish” everything you sought out to do, that is […]
How to Help the Suicide Crisis Among Indigenous Individuals
Posted on: Saturday, June 13th, 2020 under blogNational Indigenous Day is coming up and this month we celebrate National Indigenous History Month, so it is important to recognize Indigenous identities and culture. This month, Canada acknowledges the achievements, challenges, cultural practices, and history of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. Indigenous people have faced and continue to face many challenges, which include […]
How to Help your Children during COVID-19
Posted on: Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 under blogCOVID-19 has made tremendous impacts on the lives of Canadians and others around the world in a variety of different ways. Children and youth have been directly impacted and they are facing major change and grief during this time. They are adjusting to the change of not going to school and pursuing it online, extra-curricular […]
Stand Together to Fight for Women’s Rights
Posted on: Saturday, March 7th, 2020 under blogIn recognition of International Women’s Day, it is important to take note of the inequality occurring in society; this includes the inequality in payment at work for women. It is estimated that women earn $0.77 for every $1 that is earned by men for the same jobs. This may not seem significant, but it […]
Enjoy Valentine’s Day—without the Dread and Anxiety
Posted on: Saturday, February 1st, 2020 under blogValentine’s Day is quickly approaching and with it, people experience many mixed emotions regardless of whether or not they are in a relationship. It is common for people to feel sad, anxious, and/or lonely for a variety of reasons in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. Maybe you are single or in a relationship that […]
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 […]