Window of Tolerance: What It Is and How It Affects Your Mental Health
Many people notice times when stress feels manageable and other moments when it suddenly feels like too much, or when everything goes numb. The window of tolerance offers a simple way to understand these shifts in your nervous system. It helps explain why some days feel easier to navigate, while others leave you either overwhelmed or depleted. Understanding this concept can bring greater self-compassion and clearer ways to support yourself.
How to Know If You Have Anxiety: 8 Questions to Ask
It is normal to feel worried sometimes. Whether you are starting a new job, leaving your kids for the first time, moving cities, or going through a stressful period in your life, worry is a natural response to difficult situations.
The Importance of Self Awareness in Counselling
We all have traits, thoughts, emotions, and behaviours that influence the way we experience the world. Many of these patterns happen automatically and can become so familiar that we may not notice them until we take the time to slow down, reflect, and better understand ourselves.
How Trauma Can Cause Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has a variety of symptoms that present differently in each individual who has experienced a traumatic and life-altering event.
How Trauma Can Affect Communication
Communication is key. This is a statement many of us know to be true. It is a key component in sustaining healthy relationships with our loved ones. However, the impact of trauma on communication can be negative when someone experiences a traumatic event.
Fact Check: Can Gender Dysphoria Be Caused by Trauma?
Imagine feeling disconnected from your own body. It’s not a feeling a lot of us can relate to, but for trans and non-binary individuals, it’s something that’s felt every day.
How Much Does Therapy Cost in Canada?
The cost of therapy in Canada ranges widely depending on a few different factors. You might have full or partial coverage through private or workplace insurance, and some Canadians have the option of low-cost, free, or government funded options.
Eating Cake and 5 Things We Can Do To Improve Our Mental Health
When was the last time you took a break? If you can’t remember, that could be having a serious impact on your mental health and day to day life. Contrary to what the media might tell you, doing nothing is very good (and necessary) for your mental health.
What to Talk About in Therapy?
Opening up to a stranger can be difficult, especially if it’s about a sensitive subject. While it does get easier over time, it’s important to remember that your therapist is there to support you. They will often ask the opening question and guide you through your session with gentle questions and reminders. That being said, as the weeks pass sometimes it can be hard to find topics to discuss. Instead of ending your therapy sessions, this is a great time to dig a little deeper.
What Do Counsellors Do?
As counsellors, our main goal is to help you manage excess stress, anxiety, and different emotional concerns that are interfering with your quality of life.