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.
5 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack
Panic attacks can come on strong, fast, and hit you with a wave of intense fear that feels never-ending. They come out of nowhere and can last anywhere from 5 to 20 scary minutes.
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.
Anxiety Explained: What Does It Feel Like?
Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety to some extent. Anxiety is the body’s natural response to anticipated danger. Biologically, your body is designed to keep you alive and anxiety contributes to that. This means experiencing some anxiety is completely normal and even healthy for you.
Online Counselling: How Does It Work?
COVID-19 has pushed us all to adopt a more virtual lifestyle but as we’re transitioning back to normal the virtual way of life may stay. Various new websites allow us the flexibility of online counselling but what exactly is the procedure of online counselling? And what are some pros and cons of seeing someone online?
5 Effective Ways to Deal With Anxiety
To some degree, everyone knows and understands what anxiety feels like because it’s the body’s natural response to stressful situations. However, we all experience and manage it differently.
Depression: Efficacy of Psychotherapy and The Effects of COVID-19
Depression is a specific state that a person with a mood disorder experiences. It can be a result of a mood disorder, such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or Bipolar Disorder. Depression can also occur due to environmental factors. Some individuals may experience depression for an extended period, while others go through small bouts of depression.
Why Marriage Counselling Works
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has affected all our relationships. In a previous post, I discussed small things you and your partner can do to build a more healthy way of communicating. But all relationships are unique and each one has their issues. If you and your partner are having problems, it’s better to seek help before you get into a “make it or break it” situation. The sooner you seek couples counselling to address your issues, the more effective your sessions are likely to be.
Benefits of Online Counselling: The Importance of Mental Health During A Pandemic
This past week (or two) has been wild. There have been so many changes in efforts to keep us all healthy and “flatten the curve” …if only we had a nickel for every time we heard that. To respect the suggestions of the medical community and government, many counsellors, including little old me, have decided […]