Impact of the Pandemic on Youth Mental Health
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Impact of the Pandemic on Youth Mental Health

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...

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...

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...

Back to School 2021 – Helping Your Kids Adjust
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Back to School 2021 – Helping Your Kids Adjust

  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...

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...

Cyberbullying on the Rise During Pandemic & Lockdown
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Cyberbullying on the Rise During Pandemic & Lockdown

For the first time in about a century, people have been forced to self-isolate because of a pandemic. COVID isolation has brought about a slew of problems, especially in youths and teens..   What we have differently compared to the previous pandemic from the 1900s, however, is technology. While it greatly helps, technology also brings...

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...