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May

Is the normal you left behind, the normal you want to return to?

(7-minute read) One day my partner walked into our living-room to find me curled up, fetal position on the floor, tears flowing down my face like a river escaping a dam. My body was rigid, my chest heaving as it gasped for air soon to be exhausted in a muffled wail. I was full on […]

Apr

What is the Difference Between Psychotherapists and Psychiatrists? Which is Best For Me?

You have decided that some type of counselling will help you deal with something that's happening in your life. The question is where will you seek the help that you need? You hear quite a bit about psychotherapists and psychiatrists, but some people tend to use the terms as if they refer to the same […]

Mar

5 Strategies to Improve Positive Thinking

One of the most important parts of living a happy life is positive thinking. You need to maintain a positive mindset each and every day, because a positive mindset will help you overcome challenges, stay motivated towards your goals, appreciate the great moments, and wake up every moment happy to be alive. But time, upbringing, […]

Mar

What is The Difference Between Psychology and Psychotherapy?

In many circles, the terms psychology and psychotherapy are considered to be so linked that a psychologist may be identified as a psychotherapist and vice versa. In reality, these closely related disciplines are a little different. The situation is further complicated by the fact that a psychotherapist is often also a psychologist. To help people understand the […]

Feb

What is the Difference Between Guidance and Counseling?

Everything You Need to Know About Guidance & Counseling Guidance and counselling are two approaches that are often sought out in the therapy room, but they are not the same in how they deal with an issue. They are two very different approaches when it comes to how they are executed and processed, and depending […]

Feb

How to Deal with Loneliness and Depression

Loneliness is a complex mental and emotional condition resulting from perceived isolation. Seclusion is never good for humans because they are social beings. Socialization is essential for our mental wellbeing. Having social connections with others is critical for human beings. Occasionally everyone feels lonely, especially when we are dissatisfied with our social circle, family, or […]

Jan

When to Seek Addiction Counselling

When it comes to substance use and addiction, it can be tough to acknowledge that you may have an issue – or, even while you might be self-aware, you might be asking yourself, “how can anyone else help me?”. The fact is, according to SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, only 10 percent of […]

Nov

How to Deal with Anger

How do You deal with Explosive Anger? Do you find it difficult to contain your anger? Does a little frustration trigger fits of rage and aggression despite your best effort to control your emotion? You could be experiencing anger outbursts because of stress and emotions that lay beneath the anger. While you may be aware […]

Nov

Great Reasons Why We Should Invest in Those who Invest in Us

"If you live to be 100, I hope to live to be 100 minus one day so I never have to be without you" (Milne, 1997, p. xx). This expression of friendship between Winne the Pooh and Piglet parallels one of the most commonly quoted statements from the study of positive psychology – 'other people […]

Nov

Person Centered Counselling & Therapy

What is Person-Centered Counseling? You have wisdom living within yourself and learning how to access that wisdom is part of the role of the therapist who uses a person-centered approach. In person-centered therapy, you are in charge, leading the way and this gives the client a great deal of space for self-discovery. Many believe that […]

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