Did you know that there is a difference between hearing and listening? One is involuntary – once you have a working auditory system (ears, functioning pathway to the brain), once there is sound, you will hear it. But there are times when you hear sound but if you’re not paying…
Ever tried to eat healthier or work out more? Perhaps you may have tried to or have actually given up an addiction. Even more relevant to these times are attempts to cut down on the amount of time you spend on social media. Something usually happens to urge us to…
We often use the word “depressed” as a synonym for sadness. Grammatically speaking this may be correct. However, when the word depression is used, it often refers to a clinical condition many suffer from. According to the WHO, more than a quarter of a billion people, of all ages suffer…
Addiction is sometimes called substance use disorder, although it is possible to experience addiction to non-substances such as the internet. It is a disease that many struggle with. Most people are not aware that addiction is, in fact, a disease rather than a choice. While the path to addiction is…
Just like all professions, you will find those who are good at what they do, and those who have not quite gotten a hang of their work. When trusting someone to guide you on your mental health journey, it is important to work with someone who is good at what…
What is Confidentiality Confidentiality is just a fancy formal or legal way of saying secrecy about sensitive information. Sensitive information is information that in the wrong hands, can cause potential harm to relevant parties. What you discuss in counseling is sensitive information and thus it is confidential. Every professional counselor…
At the core of everything we do is the desire to survive. Fortunately, there are certain processes built into our bodies that help ensure this. One of these is the stress response also known as the fight or flight response (ff). This is basically how your body responds to stress. In…
So, you have a job, a car, a place to live, and a relatively good job. Sure, you face different struggles in life, but who doesn’t? Your heart may be broken but whose hasn’t? Your job is unfulfilling and draining but at least you have one. You are getting by…