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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
It’s back to school time in Ottawa and across Ontario & Canada.. Every year around this time, students, teachers and parents alike start to feel a series of emotions. Anticipation. Uncertainty. Glee (okay, pretty much no one ever… although it’s nice to see your friends again). Stress (practically everyone). ...
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...
Are you finding yourself feeling an increased sense of anxiety or depression during this time? That is not an uncommon feeling during the COVID-19 Pandemic. COVID-19 can leave many of confused, unsure of the future or feeling lost which can result in anxiety, depression and feeling overwhelmed with emotions. If you feel this...
