Why Is Anxiety Common In Youth
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Why Is Anxiety Common In Youth

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...

Taking a Break from Overstimulation
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Taking a Break from Overstimulation

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...

Tips for Encouraging Your Teen to Open Up
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Tips for Encouraging Your Teen to Open Up

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...

How to Manage School Anxiety
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How to Manage School Anxiety

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...

How You Can Help Your Kids Adjust to the “New Normal”
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How You Can Help Your Kids Adjust to the “New Normal”

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...

How Different is Remote Therapy / Online Counseling vs Seeing a Therapist in Person?
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How Different is Remote Therapy / Online Counseling vs Seeing a Therapist in Person?

  The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted not only our physical health but also our mental health.    These staggeringly different times have instilled fear and stress in the entire Canadian population. It has also caused an even larfger burden for people who already struggled with mental health issues.   People who heretofore had no issues with...

5 Benefits of Teen Counselling
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5 Benefits of Teen Counselling

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...

Online Counselling for Youth: Benefits and Tips
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Online Counselling for Youth: Benefits and Tips

  Many people tend to underestimate the stress that youths go through.   This should not be overlooked as we all face issues that can affect our moods and mindsets.   Some of these issues can be tough to deal with on your own, overwhelming all aspects of life. If you feel that you need...

5 Things You Can Do for a More Contented, Satisfying Life in 2021
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5 Things You Can Do for a More Contented, Satisfying Life in 2021

  We all want to lead satisfying and contented lives.   However, this isn’t always easy, especially with the troubles that we constantly face as human beings.   Whether these issues are small struggles or big problems, it’s important to keep certain things in mind. Knowing these things and acting accordingly can help you live a...