Tag Archives: counselling
Hypnosis Continued – FAQs
Posted on: Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 under blogFrequently Asked Questions about Hypnotherapy Does hypnotherapy work?Scientific evidence supporting the benefits of hypnotherapy has been limited but is growing.The research on hypnosis for treating pain, irritable bowel syndrome and post traumatic stressdisorder symptoms has shown strong evidence. Can anyone be hypnotized?Each person differs in their ability to be hypnotized. A person’s fears […]
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 […]
Autism Awareness
Posted on: Thursday, April 13th, 2023 under blogEvery year all over the world, the month of April is observed as Autism Awareness Month. We take this time to focus on providing and sharing knowledge about Autism Spectrum Disorder. The goal of spreading awareness is to convey the message that people with Autism are often misread, misinterpreted and dismissed in our society when […]
Helping you get to Happiness
Posted on: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 under blogMental health is essential in day-to-day life. We all know the feeling of wanting to be happier, especially during the long, cold winter months. We strive to be positive and take the best care of our mental health, but not all of us know how to achieve this, or where to start. The good news […]
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 […]
Test anxiety and how to cope with it
Posted on: Sunday, November 28th, 2021 under blogYou paid attention in class, took thorough notes, read every chapter, and even stayed after class to study, so you should ace that huge exam, right? Well… unfortunately this isn’t always the case. The day of the exam comes, you get so tense that you forget the answers to even the most basic questions. […]
Diabetes and Mental Health – Is there a link between the two?
Posted on: Sunday, November 14th, 2021 under blogYou may have heard people say that our physical health can affect our mental health, and vice versa. Well this is true, and a good example of this is the link between diabetes and mental health. With World Diabetes Day taking place this month on November 14, it is the perfect opportunity to […]
Seasonal Depression
Posted on: Saturday, October 30th, 2021 under blogSay hello to wet shoes, gloomy skies, and cold noses! Have you ever noticed how much better you feel when the sun shines on your face? As winter approaches and seasons change, you or someone you know may experience mood changes and symptoms similar to depression. If the winter months are getting you […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Posted on: Sunday, October 17th, 2021 under blogOctober is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Canada, committed to spreading awareness about the prevention of child abuse. According to the Canadian Red Cross, child abuse is defined as any type of physical, emotional, and/or sexual mistreatment or neglect of a child or youth that results in injury or emotional harm. Examples of emotional […]