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...
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...
Being able to move from one place to another was a luxury that many of us took for granted. It’s not just about being able to go from one place to another; moving around, for some of us, meant that we could move away from problems or come closer to solutions. Social distancing...
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...
How has the pandemic personally affected you and your everyday routine? For some youth and young adults, there has barely been any change. For others, the disruptions in normal routines have been more pronounced. You don’t get to see your friends, you can’t go out, you can’t go to school,...
Have you ever been bullied before? If you have, you would be familiar with the pain and trauma that bullying can cause. Bullies have existed all across history, and bullying is a problem that remains significant today. The prevalence of online media has opened up new avenues for bullying, with cyberbullying being...
For much of 2020 now, you’ve likely been dealing with a sea change of emotions. Waves of different feelings are probably going through your mind and your soul, trying to adjust and adapt under the challenging and seemingly ever-changing circumstances of COVID-19 and the global coronavirus pandemic. Is this affecting your day-to-day life?...
It’s the Summer of COVID. This year, youths and teens across Ottawa are experiencing a summer like no other. The global COVID-19 pandemic has forced most Canadians to stay home and practice “social distancing” for several months. For youth, that means a significant part of their lives has been uprooted or even...
A question we’re sometimes asked is, “Do you have a short-cut, fast-track or life-hack available for youth counselling?” The short answer is, “no.” There’s no “magic cure” when it comes to therapy or counselling. This holds true for adults as well as teens, adolescents and youth. Having said that, one form of...
