Nov 1, 2024 | Counselling, Trauma
Trauma is an emotional response to distressing or life-threatening events. Whether caused by accidents, abuse, neglect, or other severe stressors, trauma not only impacts emotional well-being but also has profound effects on brain function. Understanding how trauma...
Sep 21, 2023 | Counselling, shame, Trauma
Sexual abuse is a profoundly traumatic experience that can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars on survivors. Coping with the aftermath of sexual abuse can be an overwhelming and isolating journey, but therapy can be a crucial first step towards healing and...
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,...
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...
Sep 3, 2020 | Counselling, Family Support, Relationships, Resolutions, Trauma
Throughout our lives we all face challenges that affect our mental health. How we cope with those challenges can vary from person to person. Some may seek the comfort of their loved ones, solitude in the great outdoors, or take up a hobby to help improve their mental...
Aug 5, 2020 | Childhood, Counselling, Family Support, Relationships, Trauma
As adults we often forget about how impressionable children’s minds can be. They are always watching, replicating, and learning from those around them. In fact, according to Healthline Parenthood, the most crucial milestones in a kid’s life occur by the age of 7....
