15 Oct

Turning Possibility and Hope into Positive Life Changes: 4 Steps for Personal Growth

Trudy Jacobsen We’ve all heard the phrase “the possibilities are endless.” As overused as it may be, there is actually a lot of truth to it! Possibility and hope are always there when it comes to changes in our lives. However, actually growing and making those changes is the key. The idea of personal growth can seem overwhelming. Often, we get comfortable in our “old ways,” even if we desire something more. The good news? You don’t have...

15:32 / Anxiety / Counselling / Depression / Family Counselling / Marriage counselling / Relationship / Shame
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15 Oct

Parenting: How You Can Support a Child Suffering from Anxiety

Parenting is one of the toughest endeavours to take on. This is especially true when you’re the parent of a child who suffers from anxiety. Yet, raising a well-rounded and emotionally intelligent child is completely doable. Some people don’t fully understand that children of all ages can experience anxiety. Plus, it’s not uncommon to assume that children express anxiety in the same way that adults do… which they don’t. As a parent...

15:23 / Anxiety / Counselling / Depression / Family Counselling / Relationship / Relationship counselling
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08 Oct

How Play Therapy Can Help Your Children Through Divorce

Trudy Jacobsen Divorce can be a particularly difficult time for any family, and a child’s reaction can vary depending on age, personality and circumstances of the separation. The prospect of mum and dad separating is often challenging for children and can elicit feelings of sadness, confusion, anger and sometimes, guilt, shame and responsibility. While it is very normal to grieve the breakup of a family, there are...

15:30 / Anxiety / Counselling / Depression / Family Counselling / Relationship / Relationship counselling / Shame / Uncategorized
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08 Oct

How to Keep Money Fights from Hijacking Your Holidays

Trudy Jacobsen The holidays are always meant to be a time of joy, giving, and…money fights?! Even though we want this time of year to be as special as possible, arguments over money can hijack even the best planned holiday. Instead of being able to focus on what really matters, such as family, friends, and the joy of the season, you get trapped in money fights. These fights, on top of the pressure already...

14:49 / Anxiety / Counselling / Depression / Family Counselling / Relationship / Relationship counselling
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08 Oct

What Is the Difference Between Being Shy and Suffering From Social Anxiety?

Trudy Jacobsen It’s easy to confuse shyness and social anxiety. However, while they may seem similar, this misconception can make it more difficult for people with social anxiety to seek the help they need. Social anxiety goes beyond sweaty palms and nervous butterflies. It’s a condition that can affect every aspect of a person’s life. Unfortunately, many people who struggle with social anxiety don’t realize that this is a serious mental health...

14:42 / Anxiety / Counselling / Depression / Family Counselling / Relationship / Relationship counselling / Uncategorized
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08 Oct

3 Concrete Ways to Tell the Difference Between Anxiety and Stress

Trudy Jacobsen It’s not uncommon for people to use anxiety and stress interchangeably. After all, they do have their similarities. For example, both anxiety and stress display physical symptoms such as stomach issues, muscle tension, insomnia, and more. And both can wreak havoc on your peace of mind, disrupting your regular routine. Yet, they aren’t exactly the same. In fact, there are a handful of very important differences that separate anxiety from...

14:28 / Anxiety / Counselling / Depression / Family Counselling / Marriage counselling / Relationship / Relationship counselling / Uncategorized
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08 Oct

Why is Communication in Relationships So Hard? – Consider 3 Main Factors

Trudy Jacobsen At the beginning of a relationship, it can seem very easy to “get” eachother. After all, you’re in love. And cupid has a tricky little way of blinding you from most other negative emotions. As time goes by, however, negative feelings can build up, makingeffective communication very necessary. The problem is that communication is usually one of the most difficult tasks to accomplish in arelationship. In fact,...

14:15 / Anxiety / Counselling / Depression / Marriage counselling / Relationship / Relationship counselling
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08 Oct

Are You an Enmeshed Parent? – 4 Ways to Tell

If you’re a parent, the relationship you have with your child is likely the closest of all your relationships. However, there is a line between a close relationship and an unhealthily close relationship. Enmeshed parenting is when a parent/child relationship is seen as more important than the individual themselves. In other words, you define yourself more by your relationship with your child than as an autonomous person. Enmeshed relationships are very similar to co-dependent...

13:14 / Anxiety / Counselling / Depression / Family Counselling / Marriage counselling / Relationship / Relationship counselling
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08 Oct

Healthy Striving for Personal Excellence Can Conquer Perfectionistic Concerns

Trudy Jacobsen If you find yourself overwhelmed by perfectionist concerns, it may feel as if nothing you do will ever be quite right. Whether it’s your performance in school, in the workplace, with your friends or at home with your family—perfectionism can lead to chronic disappointment and unhappiness. It may also negatively affect those around you. You may never be able to fully stop striving for perfection. And you don’t have to give...

11:13 / Anxiety / Counselling / Perfectionism / Relationship counselling / Shame
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10 Sep

Find Joy in Life! – How You Can Overcome Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Trudy Jacobsen When depression takes hold of you, it can feel crushing. Depressive and suicidal thoughts can be extremely overwhelming, and you may be left feeling as though you are powerless to fight back. Depression often makes even simple tasks feel impossible. When you are depressed, it may be difficult to get out of bed, shower, go to work, or even leave the house. Unsurprisingly, self-care is so important in the fight...

12:13 / Addiction / Anxiety / Counselling / Depression / Family Counselling / Marriage counselling / Relationship / Relationship counselling / Shame
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