Sometimes it is said that without a little sadness we can never truly understand happiness. When that sadness begins to stretch on for weeks, however, is when it becomes dangerous and turns into depression which requires depression counseling for treatment. While a couple of days of “the blues” is normal, extended periods of sadness or
Approximately 50% of young adults in Canada who have a mental health concern seek therapy for depression. This statistic highlights not only the growing number of individuals (1 in 5 at any given time) who experience mental health concerns like depression and anxiety but also the acceptance of depression therapy as a treatment option for
Sometimes a simple disagreement or dispute between couples can spiral out of control creating a foreboding separation that only couple’s counseling can rectify. What starts as a small dispute can quickly grow thorny, driving each other apart, when couples do not know how to communicate effectively with each other. Couples Therapy Can Help When communication
As a skilled depression counselor knows, depression can move into your mind slowly, like the rising of the tide, filling in a trickle at a time until suddenly you are completely inundated with feelings of hopelessness that drown out the joyousness you once felt. Like the waves, depression can crest over you and knock you
The loss of a loved one is a devastating event that can leave you in a whirlwind of emotions and suffering which grief counseling can help you sort out. When you have lost someone in your life you are often left feeling very lonely. A wide gulf exists where that person once was in your
Uncontrolled anger can affect your entire life and everyone in it. When you have anger management problems your anger can cloud your judgment making it impossible for you to make well-thought-out decisions. It also causes your flight or fight response to trigger pushing you towards adrenal fatigue. This can leave you feeling tired and exhausted