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Strategies and Techniques to Manage ADHD
What is ADHD Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can result in challenges with attention, memory, and a number of executive
Types of Psychotherapy for Mental Illnesses
What is Psychotherapy? Psychotherapy, also known as ‘talk therapy’, is a treatment for those who struggle with mental health challenges. Psychotherapy can support people’s development
10 strategies to cope with post-traumatic stress
Post-traumatic stress is quite what it sounds like – triggered after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event followed by significantly intense anxiety symptoms. Individuals experience
Is Parent Counseling a need for modern day parents?
Becoming a parent and raising a child brings out a range of emotions from excitement and wonder to fear and worrying. Despite the ups and
What they don’t tell you about ADHD: Facts and Myths
ADHD Treatment and Symptoms in Adults – We all seem to think we know what Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is when we see it
Is self-care selfish?
We hear the word “self-care” so frequently but what really is self-care? What does it mean to engage in self-care and why do we sometimes
What exactly does a Psychotherapist do?
One’s path to recovery and healing can feel overwhelming and challenging. Often those who are healing will seek out friends, family, and trusted others to
5 Steps for Effective Parenting
I understand you- it’s not an easy task to be a parent. We have been given the responsibility to fulfill many roles and become the
Top 3 Differences Between Child & Adult ADHD
What is ADHD? ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults, It is characterized by a persistent pattern
Do We Really Need Help? The Every Couples Guide to Couple’s Counseling
Relationships are hard work. They can also be incredibly life giving – the place where we feel we can truly be ourselves and be accepted.
How Anxiety Can Perpetuate Substance Use
Approximately three million individuals (11.6%) were affected by anxiety in Canada in 2013. Many factors in your daily life can contribute to anxiety. Among these factors are
How Marriage Counselling Can Help Recovery
The journey to recovery is a long and winding road. There are setbacks. Some days are easier than others. No one is perfect, and no
How Cannabis Addiction Affects Your Mind and Body
Cannabis addiction, also known as cannabis use disorder, can happen to anyone and is not to be taken lightly. According to the Government of Canada, one
Cocaine Addiction: Treatment, Recovery, and Relapse Prevention
It’s no secret that cocaine is one of the most addictive illicit drugs on the market, with a high risk of relapse. What makes it
What Are the Treatment Options for Drug Addiction?
Having a drug addiction does more than just deplete your funds. It affects all aspects of your life. The use of drugs will weigh heavily
How to Overcome Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a widely recognized medical condition. According to the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society (CAUDS), AUD “is a chronic health
Understanding the 4 Stages of Drug Addiction
Developing a drug addiction is not something that occurs in one day. There is a process involved in becoming addicted. Within this process, there are
Signs, Symptoms, and Effects of Heroin Addiction
The horrors of heroin addiction are real and can make you feel like there’s no way out. The voice inside your head will say anything
What’s The Difference Between Child and Adult ADHD?
What is ADHD? ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults, It is characterized by a persistent pattern
4 Stress Management Techniques That May Be Suited For You
Life is going along splendidly and then BAM! Something comes along out of the blue, something big, something important or something unwanted. Many of us