In a world where physical health and beauty is sometimes considered even more important than our physical health, mental health is often shadowed and shrouded by misconceptions and myths. As we delve into the faulty beliefs surrounding mental health, it becomes evident that debunking these myths is not just necessary—it’s very crucial. Welcome to our
Mental Health
Imagine navigating through life with a burden you can’t shake off, one that’s invisible to the naked eye but weighs heavily on your mind and spirit. This is the reality for many individuals facing mental health challenges, compounded by the pervasive cloud of stigma that hangs over them. In this blog, we will focus on
If you’ve clicked your way here, it’s probably because you’re curious about mental health, and that’s fantastic. Mental health is like the weather—sometimes it’s sunny, and other times it’s stormy. But unlike the weather, we have the power to change the forecast. In this Q&A guide, we’re diving deep into the often-misunderstood world of mental
Are you wondering if it’s time to consider therapy? In this blog, we’ll explore the signs that may indicate it’s the right moment to seek professional assistance. Mental and emotional health can be complex, and sometimes, self-help isn’t enough. If you’ve been grappling with persistent emotional pain, unresolved issues, or the lingering effects of past
Are you looking for support outside of therapy? Can online discussions between peers or a support group replace therapy with a trained professional psychotherapist or psychologist? Continue reading to learn more about the difference between support groups and therapy What is a Support Group? Support groups are helpful for times when you must cope with
As we keep on being in shut down, it’s important for us to remember Self-care is more important now as we have less connections with people. Life can sometimes become overwhelming. Self-care can improve your mood, reduce anxiety, and teach you how to treat others. If you are experiencing: 1) poor sleep or sleeping more2)
Marnie Colter will be seeing all of her clients at our latest new location. Marnie has opened our latest new location at 430 Hazeldean Rd. Suite 203. Marnie is a Registered Psychotherapist with 20+ years experience working in both individual and group settings. She is passionate about assisting adults and youth (12+) to understand
Bullying is a serious problem we unfortunately may face in all stages of our lives. Bullying is the use of ongoing verbal, physical, or emotional harassment, intimidation, or isolation. A bully intends to hurt, threaten, or frighten his or her victim through deliberate and repeated acts or words. It isn’t just kids who are bullied. Even adults can
Children who have a parent who is affected by bipolar disorder may be more susceptible to stress. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a treatable illness marked by extreme changes in mood, thought, energy, and behaviour. Your family doctor, a psychologist or psychiatrist can diagnose bipolar disorder. Bi-Polar and Child Stress Management Children
Of all the obstacles an individual faces on his or her path to reaching out for counselling in Ottawa, the biggest one by far is one’s own self. Despite the apparent “normalizing” of therapy that modern society seems to have accomplished—self-help books, online resources, and television talk shows and so on—psychologists in Ottawa don’t underestimate
