If you have never been to therapy or maybe you have been and felt it wasn’t that helpful, I have some ideas to help you get the most out of your therapy sessions. Some people believe that all you need to do to find healing is to just show up for your sessions and magically […]
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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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Tired of the career you are in? Are you wanting to go in a new direction but not sure how? The first step is acknowledging your feelings and accepting them. Your heart will tell you if you are on the right path or if you are working towards or away from your purpose in life.
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We all make mistakes and often are doing the best we can with decisions we have in our lives especially as young adults. You are still encountering many situations you have never dealt with before and are unsure what direction to go in. All too often many of us are harder on ourselves than anyone
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Stress often finds its way into our daily existence without us truly knowing it, subtly impacting both our mental and physical health. This ever-present challenge, if left unchecked, can destroy our well-being. This helpful article, courtesy of Path to Hope Counseling, serves as a guiding light of sorts, illuminating different ways to identify and manage
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The up coming election has brought forth many different emotions in myself and my clients. Anxiety, worry, doubt, depression and of course, uncertainty. As the results continue to trickle in anxiety may be heightened as we don’t know what to expect and what will happen. In times of uncertainty, worry and anxiety tend to flourish
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When you’re feeling tired and stressed, a wellness trip to an exciting new city can make for a wonderful pick-me-up. Wellness or self-care trips let you take part in wholesome activities that are good for your mind, body, and heart. You can see new places, meet new people, and simply relax and unwind. You’ll get
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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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A common myth about therapy is that you just show up and “vent” about your problems. Venting can be helpful to release your emotions, I know I am happy to be a sounding board for people. But venting is something you do with a friend or family member when you are upset about something. Venting
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