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PTSD: Causes, Symptoms, & When to Seek Treatment

By |November 30, 2021|Categories: Trauma|

For 9.2% of adults in Canada,  the experiences of extreme or persistent traumatic events will trigger PTSD symptoms at some point. Sometimes this can occur months or even years after the initial trauma.  PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is triggered after experiencing or witnessing extreme experiences like: [...]

5 Ways Trauma Can Help Drive Personal Growth

By |November 12, 2021|Categories: Trauma|

As we navigate through life’s ups and downs, trauma and loss will undoubtedly play a part in our experiences. While the majority of individuals are familiar with the term post-traumatic stress (PTS), people often don’t realize that struggle and hardship represent a doorway to positive growth and change. [...]

How to Overcome Perfectionism: A Prescription to Change your Thoughts

By |November 9, 2021|Categories: Anxiety, Self-Esteem|

Perfectionism is a common cognitive trap for people who are striving to be successful. But the truth is, striving to be perfect, and fearing failure is often the thing that prevents us from success. It keeps us frozen and unable to get started, anxious about making mistakes along [...]

5 Signs It’s Time To Treat Your Anxiety

By |September 14, 2021|Categories: Anxiety|

Everyone experiences feelings of anxiousness from time to time – especially given the stressful circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. When you’re under pressure or facing a challenging situation (like the start of a new job or passing a vital exam), your body naturally triggers a “fight-or-flight” response.  Anxiety is [...]

Alcohol & Depression: What You Should Know

By |July 27, 2021|Categories: Depression|

From genetics, biochemical factors, and illnesses, to aging, stressful events, and long-term pressures, depression is a complicated and highly serious medical illness that is actually more common than we realize. A poll taken in December of 2020 found that over 22% of surveyed Canadians report that they had [...]

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