Do social situations make you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even paralyzed? Have you ever been told you’re just “shy” or that you should simply “get over it”? If only it were that easy. Social anxiety is a real and often debilitating condition that can impact every aspect of your life—whether it’s school, work, relationships, or
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Abstract Navigating the Winter Blues: Understanding and Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in Ottawa is a detailed guide to managing winter depression in Canada’s capital. With just 8 hours and 42 minutes of daylight during our shortest winter days, Ottawans face unique mental health challenges. Learn evidence-based strategies, from light therapy to exercise, specifically tailored
Are you tired of feeling shy, awkward, or anxious in social situations? Social anxiety can take a toll on your happiness, relationships, and even your career. But there’s hope! In this Q&A, we’ll explore five ways the therapists at Family Therapy can assist you in transforming your self-talk and conquering social anxiety. Let’s dive right
Have you ever felt tethered to a past hurt, a lingering guilt, or an old fear? It’s not uncommon for these emotions to resurface, casting shadows over our present moments and hindering our ability to fully engage with life. The professional therapists at Family Therapy understand the profound impact our past can have on our
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
Trypanophobia or needle phobia is extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or needles. Needle phobia is more common than we suspect, and it can be overcome. Nataxja Cini speaks with news anchor Annette Goerner on CTV Ottawa Morning Live about how to manage your fear of needles through relaxation techniques. What is Needle Phobia?
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children and their parents. Especially right now, when our children and teens are not attending in-person school, and not hanging out with their friends in person. But how can you, as a parent, tell if your child’s anxiety is interfering with their everyday life?
You’re Not Alone, and You CAN Overcome the Feeling If constantly reading and being exposed to all the coronavirus news is making you feel stressed, you’re not alone. Many people are sharing their worries with their families, friends, and publicly on social media. Experts say overloading on information about coronavirus, how it can impact your
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children and their parents. But how can you, as a parent tell is your child’s anxiety is interfering with their everyday life? A Quick Anxiety Quiz Does your child often complain about headaches, tummy aches, or not feeling well and there is no medical
Moms and Dads school this year is just going to be different. We’ re all going to be reaching differently to school this year and that’s OK. For many families heading back to school will be a relief as we try to get back into what is our usual routine. Your child in Primary School
