While therapy has many benefits to individual well-being, it can improve relationships as well. Whether or not you attend with your partner, the skills learned from counselling can have an effect on others in your life.
Most resolutions tend towards bettering oneself, so how can mental health be included in your new year’s resolutions?
You’ve been journaling, exercising, eating well, meditating… yet still you’ve been feeling drained, numb and irritable. Why does this happen, even when you’re doing everything “right?”
While the media is a great way to stay caught up with events around the globe, it can also be detrimental to mental health when consumed in large quantities.
Maybe you’ve been feeling not-so-much like yourself, or noticing that daily life is more difficult than usual. But, how do you know if it’s time to try therapy?
Holidays are often filled with spending time with family, relaxation, giving and receiving gifts, and celebration. So why do so many people feel an increase in stress around this time of year?
Especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, many services, including therapy, shifted to online formats. While some returned to in-person, other businesses continued to offer an online option. Virtual therapy is pretty popular today, allowing counsellors to help more individuals. So does it really work as well as in-person?
In many cultures, self-worth is closely tied to an individual’s ability to be productive. This mindset can make it difficult to “allow” yourself to relax and feel like it’s okay to take a day off. But, emerging research indicates that dedicating one day a week to low-stress, low-responsibility activities can help to reduce anxiety, burnout,…
When your young one begins therapy, it can be a nerve-racking experience. It can be stressful not knowing how they’ll react, what they’ll discuss or what your part may be. To make the process smoother, we’ve compiled a list of tips to read before your child’s first session.
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is increasing accessible mental health resources for those affected by catastrophes and disasters. Read on for some facts about mental health in these circumstances.
As October paints the world in shades of amber, rust, and gold, we’re reminded that even nature knows how to let go. Trees don’t cling to their leaves, even though they’ve spent all year growing them. Instead, they release them freely, trusting that new life will come again in time.
You took the step towards better mental health by attending therapy. You’ve been going for a while now, yet haven’t noticed the effects. Before giving up, consider these factors.