Category: <span>Counselling</span>

How to Foster Emotional Intelligence in Your Child

As a parent, you play a crucial role in shaping your child’s emotional intelligence. When emotions run high, children often act out impulsively. Emotional self-regulation, a key component of emotional intelligence, develops gradually. Most kids start using simple strategies to manage external stimuli by age four. However, it’s not until…
4 Therapeutic Benefits of Grief Counseling

4 Therapeutic Benefits of Grief Counseling

Grief will eventually happen to all of us. Whether you’ve recently lost a loved one, ended a relationship, developed a chronic illness, or experienced another significant life change, the hole left by that loss can feel all-consuming. Many people feel isolated by their grief and that they can’t really talk…
Bullying

Bullying and Its Consequences

Bullying is something that can affect people at any age. Children in school, teenagers trying to fit in, and adults at work or in relationships can all feel the impact of bullying. Let’s look at how bullying changes over the years, its long-term consequences, and what can be done to…
self care

Why Is Self-Care So Difficult?

Self-care has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years. But it’s so much more than pampering yourself with expensive things or lavish getaways. Rather, self-care is about finding small ways to prioritize your well-being every day.  Yet, it can still be difficult. Work, life, relationships, problems can often…
attachment trauma

What Causes Attachment Trauma?

Every time you meet someone new — a friend, co-worker, neighbour, potential partner, etc. — your attachment style comes into play. Even when both of you feel an instant connection, it doesn’t mean all will go smoothly. This is because each of us learned what we know about attachments without…
Divorce men

Unpacking the Emotional Journey of Divorce for Men

Divorce is a tough experience for anyone, but men often face unique emotional challenges during this time. It is important to understand these feelings and to find healthy ways to cope. Let’s look at the common emotions men feel during divorce, how these affect men’s mental health, and offer some…