In the bustling city of Ottawa, finding ways to prioritize self-care is essential for maintaining your overall well-being. It starts with acknowledging that taking care of yourself is not selfish but necessary. Nataxja Cini, MSW, RSW one of the counsellors at Family-Therapy in Ottawa, says that it is important to allocate time for activities you
Bullying is an issue that deeply impacts school-age children and their families. You may start to see some of the signs in your child, and you know something just isn’t right, but you can’t pinpoint the cause. Nataxja Cini, MSW, RSW is a highly regarded psychotherapist at Family-Therapy in Ottawa, and she wants to reassure
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally turbulent time for families, especially for children of all ages who have very little say on how divorce will affect their lives. How do you help your children through this difficult time? Nataxja Cini MSW RSW at Family-Therapy in Ottawa stresses that helping your child through separation and divorce
Relationship counselling in Ottawa is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving relationships between two or more people. It can be used to address a wide range of issues, from communication problems to family conflicts, and parenting difficulties. Couples counsellors or marriage therapists can help identify underlying issues, create strategies for resolving them, and
Strong relationships do take some work. This is especially true for couples in a love relationship. The unwritten but proven rule is that relationships thrive on clear, positive communication and honesty. When couples have different ideas of what constitutes communication and have contrasting approaches about ways to deal with children, finances, and the dozens of
By Nazir Hussain, Social Worker, MSW, RSW PhD It’s normal, on occasion, to go back and double-check that the door is locked, worry about germs, or have occasional unpleasant reoccurring thoughts. However, if you suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours can become so consuming that they interfere with your daily
Constantly getting angry and exploding in rage, can cause health problems, such as high blood pressure, insomnia, and heart attack from the stress. Your mental health can also suffer if you are always angry. If you are having trouble controlling your anger, you should think about if you need help with your anger management before
Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. While there is no single answer to this question, some experts suggest that a certain amount of anger is considered normal. Many factors, including culture, family background, and life experiences, can influence a person’s level of anger. Some people may be
Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. While it’s normal to feel angry from time to time, it’s important to know how to manage anger in a healthy way. If left unchecked, anger can lead to problems in our personal and professional lives. There are a number of
Anger is a natural emotion, but when you let your anger spill over in hurtful ways, it’s not healthy nor productive. Dealing with your angry emotions is key to better relationships and peace in your own life. Speaking with a psychotherapist can help you learn more about your anger and teach you better ways to
