22 Journal Prompts That Support Your Mental Health
Journaling has made a massive comeback in the mental health world, and it’s no surprise. Writing our complex thoughts and feelings can actually help you process what’s going on in your inner world. It helps you pinpoint feelings of depression and anxiety and bring greater awareness to your thoughts and feelings. There are many benefits to journaling for those experiencing overwhelming stress or emotions.
How to Tell if You Need Counselling
Mental health affects Canadians from all different walks of life. Regardless of gender, religion, age or race, studies show that roughly 1 out of 5
How to Ground Yourself in 10 Easy Steps
Everyone knows the feeling of racing thoughts and emotions interfering with our ability to function. Sometimes, our minds won’t turn off, or our hearts feel like they are racing out of our chests. We lose sight of what’s around us and can become consumed by feelings of panic and anxiety.
8 Ways to Lower Cortisol & Overwhelming Emotions
When our cortisol levels are high our bodies are in a state of fight or flight. Not only does this leave us feeling tense and stressed but it can cause trouble sleeping, memory and cognitive issues, perpetuate anxiety and depression and strips us of the present moment.
What is Pandemic Fatigue and Ways to Overcome it
Even though the pandemic may be over for some, the last two years have contributed to major changes in our daily lives. As a result of the unpredictable nature of the pandemic, it has added additional emotional stress for many of us.
How to Choose the Right Counsellor for You
There are a handful of reasons why an individual may consider therapy. Whether that is to improve communication skills, deal with anxiety, overcome grief or understand and arm yourself with the tools to deal with PTSD, therapy is the right route for people that have a problem they would like help solving.
Can Psychedelic Treatment Help Heal Symptoms of Depression?
Today, psychedelic treatments are being used and tested on depression, PTSD, and anxiety and have even been said to help people with autism.
Why Routine is Important & How to Create One
For those with a mental illness, the onset of an anxiety attack, or an unexpected episode of depression can put a pause in your day-to-day life. For many, it may feel difficult to get into a daily routine because things can be unpredictable.
How Gender Can Affect Counselling
There are many qualities a person may consider before sitting down to talk to a therapist about their experiences. Let’s face it, therapy is costly and not knowing where to start is overwhelming for some. When selecting a therapist it should be intentional. Choosing a therapist that is aligned with what you’d like to accomplish in therapy and who can support your needs will help you feel more at ease. The result you want is to feel comfortable in opening up to your therapist and cultivating a good working relationship.
Healing Intergenerational Trauma: How to Move Forward
If you are suffering from anxiety, you are not alone. An estimated 3 million Canadians report experiencing a mood or anxiety disorder. That is 3 million people, living, and coping with the uncomfortable symptoms that anxiety can induce.