I think there are a lot of misconceptions about depression and clients struggle to understand it and implications of it. I thought just creating this blog entry to include a Q/A format might be helpful to review what are some common questions and answers. Check it out below! How do I know if I am […]
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Image from Unsplash Diagnosis of an incurable illness can be devastating. You likely have a lot to think about and many significant decisions to take. However, there are strategies out there that you can use to cope with emotional distress while preserving the quality of your life. Want to learn more? Path to Hope Counselling
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If you’ve been feeling down lately, it’s important to find ways to deal with bouts of depression. Depending on the degree of depression you’re experiencing, and what form depression takes in your life, you may need to try different self-care solutions before you find something that helps. Since different methods work for different people, don’t
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It’s looking like it could be a bit of a challenging fall and winter. However, there’s a lot you can do to make sure you manage to look and feel your best despite the stress. Finding ways to feel good about yourself can go a long way toward helping make a difficult time that much
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Have you ever been around someone who is depressed and you walked away and felt depressed yourself? Or maybe you were with a friend who was highly anxious and then you felt anxious after spending time with her? Was it hard to shake it? Everything is energy and sometimes it can attach to us. I
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I am often asked by clients who have a look of frustration in their eyes, “how much longer is therapy going to take?” It is very common for clients to be frustrated with the therapy process when they seek help for anxiety or depression. Sometimes it feels like an uphill battle. Many see improvements for
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When I started as a Therapist I only used traditional talk therapy. Its foundation is in building a therapeutic relationship, creating a safe space, problem solving techniques and using a cognitive approach. This involves identifying irrational or unhelpful beliefs, challenging and disputing those thoughts or beliefs and creating new more helpful thoughts. This approach to
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The world can feel chaotic and unsettled this year. One of the most common issues I’m seeing in my practice and among friends/family is difficulty with getting/or staying asleep. Sleep can be a struggle for so many. Often people find that’s the first chance they get to unwind and find their mind full of racing
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Contacting a Therapist the first time is intimidating! I know the first time I reached out when I first moved to this area and was experiencing a lot of anxiety, it was so hard to take the first step to contact someone for help. The first time you call you feel uncertain and you don’t
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