Oct 9, 2022 | Anxiety, Stress, Work
“Hey, how’s work?” – “Oh, work’s been the worst. An absolute dread. I’m heading for burnout, for sure.” Burnout. Modern plague. It calls for empathy, tiny claps, worried nods, and even (in extreme cases) a healthy dose...
Jun 30, 2022 | Anxiety, Counselling, Grief, Self-Care, Stress, Trauma
There are many ways our mental health can be affected by life’s events. Unfortunately, we may not always have the best experiences and when we are faced with a traumatic event or occurrence, we may come away with some level of trauma. Trauma can come in many forms,...
May 23, 2022 | Anxiety, Counselling, Self-Care, Stress
The end of winter and beginning of spring can be a difficult time for many. Some years winter prolongs its stay, and sometimes spring showers continue into the start of summer. Weather across Canada can be inconsistent with the season. If you close your eyes and think...
Jun 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Grief, Self-Care, Stress
Emotions can be difficult to navigate, and when it comes to depression it can feel like nothing will help you come out of the slump you have fallen into – but there are numerous ways to cope with a depressive episode. In the past, speaking of depression and...
Jun 2, 2021 | Addiction & Mental Health, Anxiety, Continuing Care
Written by: Brittany Bannerman Non-duality has always been an integral part of the work that we do at Strength Counselling Services. It comprises the foundation of our fifth pillar of the therapeutic process: The Integration Tier. At this stage, our...
Feb 9, 2021 | Anxiety, Relationships, Resolutions, Trauma, victimization, Work
Whether you have witnessed or experienced it first-hand, bullying is a behaviour that most of us are familiar with. It is uncommon to go through childhood without becoming aware of this negative conduct. We often associate bullying with adolescence, but what happens...
