how to find the best counsellor for you

How To Find The Best Counsellor For You

If you’ve ever thought about seeking out a counsellor or therapist, you might just be getting started on a journey into uncharted territory. Should you prioritize cost, location, specialization, or some combination of these factors? The decision isn’t one to be taken lightly, as the right counsellor can make a world of difference in your …

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The Importance of Therapy Consultations

For many people, the idea of opening up about their innermost thoughts and concerns to a stranger – whether in person, over the phone, or in a virtual space – can cause feelings of anxiety or even dread. After all, many of us are taught not to talk about mental health with anyone, let alone …

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What is Bell Let’s Talk Day?

One of the biggest obstacles we all face in our mental health struggles is feeling alone and stigmatized. When so many of our problems seem trivial or unique, it can be hard to even bring them up to others, let alone to discuss them in detail. But talking about them and shining a light on …

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the benefits of getting couples counselling

The Benefits of Couples Counselling

Couples in Calgary can enjoy benefits of counselling almost immediately: better intimacy and communication, more trust and confidence, more precise conflict resolution, and even a stronger sense of self and a happier life. So, whether you’re a young couple that just moved in to a trendy Sunnyside apartment, a family making it work in Harvest …

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Addressing Sleep Issues

Addressing Sleep Issues Importance of Sleep When it comes to the most important things in life, sleep is right up there in the big 3 with food and water. Poor quality or not enough sleep can have negative impacts on your mental and physical health, quality of life and even your overall level of safety. …

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5 Things You Can Do to Improve Mood

5 Things You Can Do to Improve Mood Everybody has bad days. Life is a constant state of change, it has ups and downs and our moods fluctuate right along with them. Sometimes, it can be very hard to bring yourself back up when you’re feeling down. It can start to feel as though you’ll …

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Managing Mental Health After a Cancer Diagnosis

The three words you’re never prepared to hear – “you have cancer”. It’s a devastating disease, and an unfortunate diagnosis that over one third of us will receive at some point in our lifetime according to the National Cancer Institute. We’re all familiar with the physical effects that cancer and its treatments can have on …

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