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Play Therapy

Since children may not be able to process and express their own emotions in the adult world, the therapist joins the child in their own world, on their level. Play therapy allows the therapist to observe the child in a setting in which they are comfortable and build a strong therapeutic relationship (Pietrangelo, 2019). While the therapy may look like ordinary play, much more is being observed by the therapist!

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COMMUNICATION STYLES IN COUPLES

Communication is vital in relationships. Communication allows parties to express themselves and show vulnerability which builds trust and understanding of one another.

Many forms of communication can hurt a relationship such as responding passively, using sarcasm, insults disguised as jokes, putting blame, creating a sense of power dynamic, being loud, or being silent and avoiding conversation. Instead, one should take a minute, to calm down, collect their thoughts, go over the compromise they are willing to make and what limit they will not pass.

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WHAT IS CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY?

A method that focuses on the tissue, fluid, membranes and central nervous system to help in enhancing the health of the whole body is known as Craniosacral therapy.

It is a gentle yet powerful approach to health care. The illness in the body is identified due to the weakness of the rhythmic impulses brought on by the cerebrospinal fluid in the cranium and sacrum. Health and balance of the body can be restored by soft and tender touches and a little manipulation of the cranium and sacrum.

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WHAT IS GRIEF? - THE SYMPTOMS AND THE TREATMENTS

Grief can be defined as the normal process of reacting to a loss. The loss may be physical such as a death, or social such as divorce, or occupational, such as a job. Emotional reactions of grief can include anger, guilt, anxiety, sadness, and despair. Losing someone can leave a void nothing can fill.

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WHAT IS EMDR AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

EMDR is a psychotherapy modality that empowers individuals to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are a result of debilitating life experiences. It is a therapeutic approach proven by research designed to treat PTSD among other mental health problems. EMDR, likewise with most treatment approaches, centers around the individual's present concerns. The EMDR approach proposes that emotionally charged encounters in the past could significantly influence your present feelings, sensations, and cognitions.

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AT RISK TO DEVELOP PTSD DUE TO COVID-19

COVID-19 has made these people susceptible to depression, anxiety and PTSD. Although there are various sources of mental health awareness in Vaughan Ontario, Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy has decided to step up and play their part in the much needed COVID-19 help.

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CAREER COUNSELLING

Deciding a career is one of the toughest and most crucial decision one makes in their lifetime. A career can make or break a person’s life depending on how successful they are in their field. Unfortunately, many people don’t take it too seriously and end up choosing a career that turns out to be the wrong selection. They get depressed, end up in student debt, and most importantly, lose valuable time.

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WHAT IS INNER CHILD? IS INNER CHILD THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?

Inner child work therapy is a form of therapy in which you try to reconnect with your inner child. Now how do you define an inner child? You can think of the inner child as a part of our mind that stores all our emotional experiences from childhood. These are the psychological patterns we developed as a child that have still continued with us all this time.

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TRAUMA AND TRAUMA COUNSELLING

Trauma can be defined as a deeply shocking or disturbing experience that affects your mental well being in a negative way. Just like a physical injury that leaves bodily damage, trauma is a psychological blow that leaves mental difficulties in its trace. Whether it’s problematic childhood, death of a loved one, a distressing accident or experience, trauma can really push you in a downward pull.

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ONLINE COUNSELLING

With the widespread availability of the internet, professional guidance isn’t only confined to offices now. You can get help from the comfort of your home about any mental health problem you are facing, and that’s what online counselling is about.

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