Youth anxiety has been on the rise in this day and age. The particular feeling, that stirs up worry, fear and dread, is commonplace within the community of children and teenagers. While anxiety is a normal, even useful, feeling in some situations, being anxious for extended periods is not healthy. It has been linked...
The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was especially rough for the youth. The necessitated lockdowns and isolation protocols robbed them of many experiences and opportunities that they were looking forward to. These combined factors led to a significant negative impact on their mental health. Hence, the team at Capital Choice Counselling would like...
Perhaps you or a loved one has been suffering inexplicable bouts with frequent changes in mood, energy levels, and function. Why? It could be bipolar disorder. 1% of Canadians will experience bipolar disorder and encounter the aforementioned changes in mood and beyond. Okay, so lots of Canadians experience bipolar disorder – but what is it?...
Sometimes you’ll find yourself overwhelmed by the world around you. The lights might seem brighter, the people’s voices are louder, and your heart rate skyrockets. It’s possible these feelings are your body’s response to overstimulation. Overstimulation is experienced by everybody and does not discriminate based on sex, age, or any other natural metric. However, youth...
Ask any parent and they’ll say that getting their teenager to open up is near impossible. During the teenage years, the world changes quickly. Their bodies change, they fall in love for the first time, experience heartbreak, face bullies, and a host of other problems that come with age. From spending hours on...
The start of a new school year is an exciting event for many kids. For generations, children have been dealing with anxiety surrounding school activities, however kids today have to deal with the additional stress of social media, increasing academic expectations, and much more. With the introduction of virtual learning due to the...
What exactly is youth counselling and how can it help your child? The stigmas that have surrounded therapy and mental illness have been around for as long as we can remember. Whether it was the fear of being discriminated against or being looked down on, the judgments and misconceptions about therapy have created...
Are you and your kids ready for getting back to school? Lockdowns have been a challenge for families and children for nearly two years now, with their regular routine being completely upended. Parents had to figure out how to balance work with helping the children study at home, while also having to deal...
Families all across the world are learning how to adapt to the constant and unpredictable changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been a challenge for everyone to have to adjust to our new circumstances, but it’s especially difficult for children, as they may not understand the full scope of what’s happening around...
The teenage years are among the toughest to deal with in a person’s life. The pressure of performing well while managing stress can sometimes be a bit too much to bear. Luckily, there are methods like teen counselling that can help teenagers deal with these issues. It’s no secret that counselling helps people...
