Author: admin
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Understanding perfectionsim & how to get it under control
Hands up if you have some perfectionistic tendencies? 🙋♀️ We tend to think of perfectionism as a positive trait – we may envision a very successful person who is detail-oriented and reliable. However, there is a difference between “healthy striving” and problematic perfectionism. 😀😬 What is perfectionism & how does it relate to…
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5 Things Not to Do When Someone’s Had a Pregnancy Loss (and What You Can Do Instead)
It’s difficult to know what to say when someone experiences a loss. People get weird about death. Some cultures or religions offer guidance on how to mourn and how to support others. In our culturally diverse and somewhat culturally-diluted society in North America, we receive mixed messages and little guidance on how to support the…
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Dealing with Life Transitions: Learning to Embrace Change
We all have one, we all like to live in it, and we all experience fear when we step outside it…The Comfort Zone. To understand why change or stepping outside of our comfort zone is often challenging, it can be helpful to get curious about where we came from and understand why we function…
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Try This Quick and Easy Way to Self-Soothe
When we feel overwhelmed or are having a moment of suffering it’s easy to turn to a glass of wine, some chocolate, zone out on netflix, or call up a friend or partner. But what if we could learn to soothe ourselves without the reliance on something external? We can gain some control over our…
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Breaking the Silence: Postpartum Support
“As Long As You Have A Happy, Healthy Baby” This saying has crossed the lips of so many women and their loved ones. They’re words that we offer for support to new mothers, and they’re words new mothers say to themselves. These words however, can be silencing. They silence the mothers and couples who have…
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What’s the difference between a Counsellor, a Psychologist, and a Psychiatrist?
Quite often people use the terms counsellor and psychologist interchangeably, or psychologist and psychiatrist interchangeably. These 3 mental health specialists are the most sought out when it comes to treatment for mental health concerns. So if you’re considering getting treatment, or are supporting a loved one, it can be helpful to know which professional to…
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What is Your “Love Language”?
You may have heard your friends talk about it before – or you may have seen it written in a relationship column somewhere. Love Languages – what are these all about? This concept comes from the influential work of Dr. Gary Chapman and his book, The 5 Love Languages, which has become a staple in the…
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7 Truths about Commitment
On today’s blog, I share 7 Truths about Commitment, which I have distilled over the years in my work with relationship issues. #1. Commitment means more than saying ‘I do’ Weddings are an excellent opportunity for couples to celebrate their love and also vocalize their intentions in front of friends and family – who they…
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7 Signs that you may be Ready for Counselling
One of the most important questions I ask when someone comes in to see me is, “why now?” The answer not only allows me to understand what is going on in someone’s life, but has helped me realize there are specific reasons why people decide it is time to get the help of a professional…
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The Benefits of Video & Telephonic Counselling
This time of uncertainty and change can really challenge our coping, strain our relationships, and may take a toll on our mental health. I’ve had hesitations about counselling by video or phone in the past – there is something unreplaceable about being in the same physical space as a client. H0wever I’m learning why video…