Blog – Your Counselling

04 May: Maintaining a Routine While at Home

With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all experiencing disruptions to how we occupy our time. Whether it be switching to…

14 Apr: How to Cope with Feelings of Loneliness

Loneliness is not a mental health condition. However, some research suggests that loneliness is often associated with more serious mental health issues and manifests as a side effect of depression, anxiety and heightened stress.

31 Mar: 5 Ways to Manage Mental Health During the COVID-19 Crisis

The uncertainty caused by an evolving crisis can have a lasting impact on our mental health. While you may have feelings of stress, worry and anxiety, remember that these are emotions we are all facing together, and that you are not alone.

03 Mar: Healing After a Loved One’s Suicide

When someone we love passes by suicide, we are flooded with overwhelming emotions. We can feel heart wrenching grief, become consumed by guilt, and writhe with anger all at the same time – it’s a tragedy no one could ever prepare for.

18 Feb: Causes and Symptoms of Depression in Older Adults and Seniors

Depression and other challenges with mental health are common in older adults and seniors, and unfortunately, society often accepts those changes as a normal part of aging.

04 Feb: Why Human Connection is Critical to Our Mental Health

Connecting face to face with other humans can help to reduce anxiety and depression, improve the way we feel about ourselves and even contribute to a healthy immune system.

20 Jan: How Eating Habits Are Connected to Your Emotional Well-Being

While we know that unhealthy habits have a negative impact on our physical body, research has proven that our eating habits are also intrinsically linked to our mental health.

06 Jan: 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your Mental Health

This year, avoid setting unrealistic goals or adopting a crash diet. Instead, try to choose an attainable goal that is sustainable throughout the year.

23 Dec: What Not to Say When Someone is Grieving

While we are usually well intentioned, it’s easy to say things that are unhelpful and even hurtful to our suffering loved ones. Here are five things not to say to someone who is grieving.

1 2 … 5