As helpers, we can offer our clients trauma-informed strategies in unsettled times, to enable them to ground in the present and shift from feeling powerless to empowered.

The purpose of bringing down big emotions is to be able to work with clients in a way that feels safe and manageable. Here are 7 ways to help those you work with.

Author and speaker, Dr. Stephen Covey, spoke of five different kinds of cancers that destroy all relationships. As a mental...

Substance use disorders are profound and complex problems that have a destructive impact on a person’s life

I based my new children’s book, The Helping Rock, on this framework, as a way to share these concepts with...

The emerging research on psychedelics is conclusive: psychedelic psychotherapy is an extremely effective treatment for many mental health disorders.

The Anger Escalation Scale serves as a compass, guiding therapists with precision through the intricate landscape of anger dynamics.

As a therapist, people often enter my office with an idea of what’s “wrong” with themselves or a family member.

By embracing the principles and strategies of DBT, providers can make a profound difference with clients, fostering resilience and promoting lasting change.

Curiosity is a cornerstone of counselling and good questions are at the heart of it. But, good questions do not happen by accident in the counselling room.

Relationships is one of the most common topics people focus on in counselling. Adult couple relationships, in particular, are a...

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