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Limiting Media Exposure Can Improve Your Mental Health

With all the scary and overwhelming things going on in the world, our social media and the news we are exposed to have been increasingly dire.

Anxiety TherapySummit CounsellingAugust 13, 2020mental health, copingskills, media, covid19

Staying Connected during COVID-19

During this isolating time, it’s important to prioritize connection to maintain a good balance in your life.

RelationshipsSummit CounsellingAugust 3, 2020mental health, covid19, social support, psychology

Gratitude

Developing a gratitude practice can completely change your outlook on life. Practicing gratitude can help you to experience more positive emotions, spend more time in the moment, improve your health, decrease stress and strengthen relationships.

Anxiety TherapySummit CounsellingJuly 20, 2020mental health, positive psychology, gratitude, therapy

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness meditation has become trendy online recently, but what exactly is it?

Happy Canada Day!

Canada Day is usually filled with friends, festivities, and fireworks. During COVID-19, restrictions on gatherings are going to change the way we celebrate this year. It’s been very hard for people to be so isolated from one another, and that feeling may be even more salient on a day that’s supposed to bring everyone together. But there is plenty you can do at home to make the most of your Canada Day and bring some normalcy into your life.

Self-care Menu

A Self-Care Menu is an excellent way to prioritize yourself and introduce regular relaxation and joy into your daily routine.

Self-compassionJune 13, 2020anxiety, copingskills, covid19, life balance, positive psychology, psychologist, stress

Green Without Envy

Whether one is in an apartment or a house, one can turn to the simple world of growing things.

Stress/BurnoutJune 3, 2020

Loneliness

There is nothing better for loneliness than getting friends together to have a game of cards. Sometimes it has nothing to do with the game itself but the socialization aspect.

DepressionDecember 14, 2018edmontoncounselling, life balance, social support

Man’s (or Woman's!) Best Friend

There is a reason why dogs are sometimes referred to as our best friend.

Equine Assisted TherapyAugust 10, 2018

At The End of the Day

Many people have a hard time falling asleep. That can be a problem because getting a good night’s sleep is important for physical and mental health.

Anxiety TherapyJuly 16, 2018

Building A Child’s Self-Esteem

Good mental health and positive self-esteem go together. How does one develop self-esteem? Is one born with it or is it learned?

ChildrenJuly 10, 2018children, psychologist, self esteem, self talk

Be Your Own Best Friend - The Importance of Self-Talk

There will be times in one’s life when problems arise and there is no one to turn to. How does one deal with issues then? One solution is to be your own best friend.