It’s the Summer of COVID. This year, youths and teens across Ottawa are experiencing a summer like no other....
CBT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Youth Counselling
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A question we’re sometimes asked is, “Do you have a short-cut, fast-track or life-hack available for youth counselling?” The...
How to Cope with the Effects of Isolation and Social Distancing During COVID-19
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Are you finding yourself feeling an increased sense of anxiety or depression during this time? That is not an...
How to Stay Mentally and Emotionally Well in the Summer & March Break
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Mental health and emotional health are just as important as physical health. Luckily, more and more people are becoming aware...
Disorders in Youth and Teens: Bipolar, OCD, Eating, Addiction, Etc.
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Mental health is one of the most important factors that people can take into consideration. Mental health disorders can negatively...
How Bullying Manifests in 2020 – And How Youth Counseling Can Help
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Bullying, no matter how severe, is never acceptable. Nonetheless, bullying as a concept has existed throughout our civilization, manifesting...
Fighting the Winter Blues: How to Deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder in Ottawa
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Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is one of the many types of depression. SAD is linked with the changing...
How Depression, Anxiety & Other Youth Mental Health Issues Can Be Treated with Therapy
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Good health is not just about staying physically fit. Staying mentally and emotionally healthy is just as important as having...
Is Your Emotional Health Holding Back Your Academic Achievement?
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Our emotional state has a significant effect on everyday life and can be a big impact on day-to-day tasks. Studies...
Is Anxiety Holding You (or Your Teen) Back from Achieving More?
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Everyday life can be very stressful. Work, personal relationships, and even simple things can introduce stressors into our...