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From Passion to Burnout: A Mental Health Therapist’s Guide to Avoiding Professional Exhaustion
As a professional for the past twenty-five plus years, I understand the passion and dedication that comes with the job. We are driven by the desire to help others and make a positive impact in their…
Empathetic Distress: The Hidden Cost of Caring for Others in Helping Professions
As a mental health therapist specializing in helping helpers, I often encounter clients who are suffering from what is known as empathetic distress. Empathetic distress refers to the emotional and…
Teaching Emotional Regulation to Young Children: Tips for Parents
As a experienced mental health clinician, I have worked with many children struggling with emotional regulation. Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and control our emotions in different…
Empowering Positive Change: A Social Worker’s Guide to Effective Behaviour Support Strategies
As a social worker, one of the most important aspects of our work is helping people manage their behaviour in a positive and effective way. We know that behaviour can be difficult to change, but with…
The Power of Solution Focused Therapy: Why Early Intervention is Key for Stronger Relationships
As a couples therapist, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible benefits of Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) for fostering healthy relationships. But what many couples don’t realize is that getting help…
EMDR Therapy: A Powerful Tool for Healing Trauma
As a mental health therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I’ve seen firsthand the powerful impact it can have on individuals who have experienced trauma. EMDR is a…
Mental Health Matters: A Guide for Adolescents
As a mental health therapist, I understand that the teenage years can be challenging, stressful, and overwhelming. With the rise of social media, academic pressures, and personal relationships, it’s…
Transitioning to College: Tips for Success and Managing Your Mental Health
Entering college can be an exciting, yet challenging time for many students. It’s a time of change, new experiences, and personal growth. However, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and…
Building Self-Esteem: A Intern Counsellor’s Perspective to Boosting Confidence
As an intern counselling therapist, I have seen the devastating effects of low self-esteem and lack of confidence on individuals’ mental health and well-being. Low self-esteem can lead to negative…
Help4Helpers and Care4Caregivers
As a mental health therapist in a group practice that was founded on helping Helpers and Caregivers, I have seen firsthand the toll that caregiving and helping professions can take on individuals…
Unleashing the Power Within: A Guide to Mental Health Counselling for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder
As a mental health therapist and human services educator, I have had the privilege of working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Some of them have…