Have you ever been confused by the terms counselling, psychotherapy, and therapy? As a Master’s-level therapist (Registered Counselling Therapist) who provides personal and career counselling, I am licensed with the NSCCT. Sometimes clients wonder what they bill under with insurance companies: is it psychotherapy, clinical counselling, counselling therapy or therapy?! Despite these regional differences and…
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Burnout is the #1 reason employees go on short-term disability. A lot of my clients who experience chronic burnout carry certain personality traits that contribute to poor mental health. Usually there are other factors at play that contribute to burnout including work-related circumstances (ie. lack of support, unclear job expectations) and lifestyle (ie. lack of…
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Embracing Life’s Emotional Flux Exploring happiness can be tricky when tethered to common myths around what “happiness” should look like. Here are three widespread misconceptions that frequently limit the perspectives of my clients. 1. Natural State FallacyMany believe that happiness is our default state. In reality, our emotional landscape mirrors the ever-changing weather. Emotions, much…
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Ever ask yourself those big life questions? Like, what should I do with my life? If you feel like you’re on a quest to find your life’s purpose, here’s the scoop: it’s not always a clear calling, more like a wild adventure. Joseph Campbell, the brains behind “The Hero’s Journey,” gets it. He says your…
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