Narissa Singh | Onyx Counselling and Psychology

How Conditions Like Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder Can Exacerbate Substance Use.

As any practitioner can tell you, there are plenty of “chicken vs. egg” moments in the realm of mental health care. For example, someone struggling with a substance use issues may also be showing signs of depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder. But what comes first? There is an abundance of…

Ways to Develop Self-Esteem in Your Child.

A child’s emotional development is incredibly dependent on the behaviour of their caretakers. Yes, of course, each of us is born with unique characteristics that can shape our personalities. However, many other factors will also play major roles. For example, whether or not a young person develops self-esteem is much…

Benefits of Hypnotherapy and How It Helps

Thanks to pop culture, hypnotherapy has a lot of misconceptions about it. While you might be more familiar with how movies and television portray hypnosis, in reality, the process is much less mysterious. It is clinically proven to help with mental health issues. But what exactly is clinical hypnotherapy, and…

Truth vs. Fiction: Exploring Misconceptions About Couples Therapy

There’s been an unfortunate stigma around couples counseling for years. Some people believe it’s a last-ditch effort to salvage a relationship. Other people believe it’s a sign of weakness or mistrust. If there’s a stereotype to be found, couples therapy has likely fallen under its umbrella. Unfortunately, these stigmas and…

Can You Still Do EMDR Therapy If You Struggle to Remember Trauma?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is unique in a variety of ways. It’s a short-term therapy that can help you reprocess traumatic memories in a matter of weeks (depending on complexity). It isn’t a traditional form of talk therapy in that you’re not sharing heavy details about your…

Gentle Communication Strategies for Engaging an Emotionally Distant Partner

When you’re in a relationship with an emotionally distant partner, you might feel like you’re on a rollercoaster of emotions yourself. Maybe you feel like you’re the only one putting effort into your relationship. You might even feel like your partner is cold and doesn’t really care about you. The…

How Life Coaching Differs from Traditional Therapy

In the world of mental health and wellness, there seems to be some kind of unwritten rivalry or competition between life coaching and therapy, due to misinformation and misconceptions. Unfortunately, that leaves many people confused and stuck wondering which path is right for them. While there are some overlapping traits…

Connected But Alone: The Mental Health Impact of Digital Communication

The rise of the digital age has made communicating with others seamless and instant. As cell phones, computers, and even smartwatches have become the norm, you can connect with anyone across the globe, from anywhere, whenever you feel like it. When the pandemic forced the world to shut down, everyone…

Why Healing from Complex Trauma Is a Challenge

Overcoming the lasting effects of any kind of trauma can be difficult. But, complex trauma is often more of a challenge because of the tangled web it can weave within your mind. Complex trauma is usually caused by consistent, ongoing traumatic experiences. It’s most often found through things like childhood…

How to Set Healthy Boundaries in a Relationship

It seems that lately, everyone has been talking about boundaries. While it’s an easy term to toss around, setting and maintaining boundaries isn’t always easy. Many of us grew up in households where boundaries weren’t respected or were unreasonable. Here are several tips for setting healthy boundaries in your relationship.…

Author: Narissa Singh

How Conditions Like Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorder Can Exacerbate Substance Use.

Ways to Develop Self-Esteem in Your Child.

Benefits of Hypnotherapy and How It Helps

Truth vs. Fiction: Exploring Misconceptions About Couples Therapy

Can You Still Do EMDR Therapy If You Struggle to Remember Trauma?

Gentle Communication Strategies for Engaging an Emotionally Distant Partner

How Life Coaching Differs from Traditional Therapy

Connected But Alone: The Mental Health Impact of Digital Communication

Why Healing from Complex Trauma Is a Challenge

How to Set Healthy Boundaries in a Relationship

Stressors of Modern Parenthood: Reasons It’s Harder Today

Gentle Parenting: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Validating Your Partner: The Art of Acknowledgment and Appreciation

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