Children with sensitive temperaments or anxiety disorders may not recover spontaneously. Previous trauma and loss in a child’s life may exacerbate more current trauma reactions.

In the world of autism, personal identity is often negatively impacted by the perspective of the individual’s community.

For LGBTQ+ kids, often the reality of bullying, harassment, and internal struggle against subtle or overt homophobia or transphobia is woven through the assemblies, classroom dramas and algebra formulas.

Those who self-injure often describe the feeling of calm that rushes over them after they self-injure.

It is estimated that one in five adults will be diagnosed with a mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime.

While disordered anxiety is distressing and limiting, it also reveals important information about clients’ natural defences and abilities.

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Let’s look at some proven tips for staying safe and resolving potentially violent situations

In June, communities around the world remember the challenges of the past for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and queer...

Leaders and decision-makers in many settings are faced with the challenge of how to respond when people break rules and...

It is estimated that one in five adults will be diagnosed with a mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime.

From the clinician’s perspective, working with depression can be exhausting and overwhelming, but also rewarding.

People with Borderline Personality Disorder experience intense emotions and often distrust themselves and others, making relationships difficult for all.

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The new year often heralds a time of reflection, change, and rejuvenation. However, the pandemic we’re currently living through has...

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What follows are three relationship dynamics that you may recognize in those you support. This knowledge will help you better...

The following excerpt comes from our book, Counselling in Relationships: Insights for Helping Families Develop Healthy Connections. The “Couple Relationships”...

When I was 18, my friend (I’ll call her Caden) lost her most important caregiver – her grandmother. Caden was...

Children with sensitive temperaments or anxiety disorders may not recover spontaneously. Previous trauma and loss in a child’s life may exacerbate more current trauma reactions.

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking, writing, and speaking about trauma-informed care lately. It’s a topic near and dear...

Healing from this kind of self-perspective is a slow, yet foundational goal for resolving the impact of developmental trauma.

What is the key quality you have learned that makes you feel satisfied with your role as a helper?

Those of us providing help and counselling will encounter more people impacted by dementia, so we need to be prepared to support them.

In my practice, I see a lot of helpers including therapists, caregivers, first responders, and medical professionals. As a group,...