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FP Counselling
6M ago
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Understanding the Rule Internalization Process:
Practical Research-Backed Strategies to Support Internalization:
Final Thoughts
References
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When it comes to limit setting with children, the goal of every parent and caregiver should be to go beyond merely getting your child to follow rules in the moment. Instead, it should be to raise a child who will truly understand the reasons behind those rules and limits, paving the way for a lifetime of moral integrity. Imagine your child growing up to be an adult who genuinely c ..read more
FP Counselling
6M ago
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Step 1 – The Search
Step 2 – Navigating the First Consultation
Step 3 – The First Session and Feeling out Connection and Rapport
Final Considerations – What if it is not a good fit?
References
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When starting the process of seeking therapy and trying to find a therapist that is a good fit for you, it can be difficult to know what a “right fit” is. Especially if this is your first time seeking therapy. This post will cover three important steps to consider when seeking a therapist. These steps include the process of s ..read more
FP Counselling
6M ago
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When is Couples Therapy Appropriate (& When is it Not)?
What ends a long-term relationship?
What is couples counselling?
How to know when to start couples counselling.
When is couples counselling inappropriate?
References
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When is Couples Therapy Appropriate (& When is it Not?)
Over 30% of all marriages in Canada end in divorce (Statistics Canada, 2022). However, no one goes into a marriage expecting to break up. So, what happens that ends a marriage? And how can you ensure that you do all that you c ..read more
FP Counselling
1y ago
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Why is it Necessary?
No Goal, No Problem!
Reading Between the Thoughts & Emotions
Values-Focused
The Miracle Question
Now What?
Scaling
References
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Why is it Necessary?
Therapy often starts with the end, i.e., trying to figure out how clients will know they have achieved what they wanted from therapy and when it should end. To get the most out of counselling, your therapist will help you set a goal by the end of the first or the second session. Your therapist may ask questions such as:
What has to happen ..read more
FP Counselling
1y ago
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Defining Burnout
What Causes Burnout?
What is the Difference Between Burnout and Stress?
How To Tell If You are Burnt Out & How To Manage It
References
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Are you feeling emotionally and physically drained from your job? Do you find yourself getting overwhelmed by things that never used to bother you? Do you find yourself feeling underappreciated and unaccomplished, leading you to fantasize about quitting your job?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, you might be experiencing burnout. Burnout is a psych ..read more
FP Counselling
2y ago
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What is Emotional Self-Regulation?
What is Emotional Dysregulation?
Ready To Become an Active Agent in Your Emotional Management?
Reacquaintance Through Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
References
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What is Emotional Self-Regulation?
It is the ability to manage your emotions and the resulting behaviour, including processing your emotions without reacting, adapting to the demands of the environment, and self-soothing, so we can use them optimally.
What is Emotional Dysregulation?
We all use less than ideal emotional reg ..read more
FP Counselling
2y ago
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What is ACT?
Six Core Processes of ACT
What to Expect from an ACT Session
What is ACT used to treat?
Further Reading
References
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Would you like to live a more rich, full, meaningful life? Would you like to live a life in accordance with your values? Would you like to learn how to become more mindful in your life and psychologically flexible? Then you might be interested in trying Acceptance and Commitment therapy, also known as ACT.
What is ACT?
ACT is considered part of a “third wave” of behavioural therapies, al ..read more
FP Counselling
2y ago
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What is SFBT?
Underlying Principles
The SFBT Process
Interventions
Additional Sources:
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When it comes to therapy, there is no single solution that works for everyone. We offer Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) which is a therapy model that focuses on a client’s present and future goals while only looking to the past to track progress. Find out more about SFBT below, if you have further questions about whether this well-researched approach to therapy could help you or someone you love contact us so we can help.
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FP Counselling
2y ago
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What are Panic Attacks
Panic Attack Symptoms May Include:
What Causes Panic Attacks?
Who Is at Risk for Panic Attacks?
How Can You Tell If You Are Having a Panic Attack?
Signs of an Oncoming Panic Attack May Include:
How to Stop a Panic Attack
The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique:
Finding Help for Panic Disorders
Additional Sources:
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Panic Attacks can be intense, debilitating events that derail everyday activities, ruin important events, and create strain in relationships. However, many people remain unclea ..read more
FP Counselling
2y ago
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Introduction
Fight or Flight Response
How Stress Impacts You Mentally and Physically
10 Ways to Reduce Stress
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Depression can be both emotionally and physically painful. It can prevent you from doing the things you enjoy most, like seeing your friends and family. It can also impede you from doing the things you need to do in life, such as working or even going to the grocery store.
Stress is something we are all too familiar with in this modern world. Stress from work, personal life, constant notifications from smart ..read more