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The Art of Comfort and Discomfort in Acupuncture

A common concern among newcomers and seasoned clients alike is the sensation experienced during acupuncture sessions. The dichotomy of comfort versus discomfort in acupuncture can significantly impact the effectiveness of the treatment and the your overall experience.

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Sandtray Therapy, Counselling, Clinical Counselling Sharaya Holder Sandtray Therapy, Counselling, Clinical Counselling Sharaya Holder

What is Sandtray Therapy?

Sandtray is an evidence-based therapeutic technique or tool involving kinetic sand and mini figurines/objects that opens up many possibilities for growth and healing. It can complement talk therapy by engaging the mind-body connection, or it can be done quietly to help a person process their internal world and emotional experiences.

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Marriage Counselling, Couple Counselling Grace Nobleza, RCC Marriage Counselling, Couple Counselling Grace Nobleza, RCC

Five Ways to Protect Your Marriage During the Postpartum Period

Studies show that the first 3 years after babies were born, a whopping 2/3rd of parents experienced a significant drop in their relationship quality. Being with the baby was so sweet but being together as partners turned bitter causing a significant increase in conflict in your realtionship.

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Holistic Nutrition, Nutrition Christy De Jaegher, RHN, OT Holistic Nutrition, Nutrition Christy De Jaegher, RHN, OT

3 Key Strategies for Cultivating Healthy Eating Habits That Last

Developing sustainable healthy eating habits can feel like a daunting task, especially with so many diets and trends competing for attention. However, lasting change comes from adopting habits that are practical and enjoyable. Here are three effective ways to cultivate healthy eating habits that stand the test of time.

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Parenting, emotional regulation, Emotions Jodi Bridges, RCC Parenting, emotional regulation, Emotions Jodi Bridges, RCC

Managing Big Emotions During the Postpartum Period

Hormonal shifts are a significant factor in the emotional changes that many new moms experience. After childbirth, the levels of hormones like estrogen and progesterone drop suddenly, which can affect mood and emotional stability. For example, you might feel joyful one moment and tearful the next without a clear reason. These changes are inevitable in the post partum period and can be challenging to manage.

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Parenting, Children Clara Park, Acupuncturist Parenting, Children Clara Park, Acupuncturist

Oh Baby, baby..How was I supposed to know!

Bringing a child into the world is often depicted as one of life's most beautiful and profound experiences like in a scene in one of those Hallmark movies. However, for many mothers, the reality of childbirth can be far from the idyllic image portrayed in movies and magazines covers.

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How can we do “small things often” to build our relationship?

Think of coming home from work after an awful day. Maybe you had a customer who was challenging, or a business meeting that may not have ended well. Maybe your car battery ran out and you had to travel longer in the rain, or your child was unwell all night and you haven’t slept a wink. What small things do you think would bring a smile to your face or a sigh of relief after facing such challenges?

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OMG, it’s Emotion!

Acupuncturists use hands and fingertips to palpate clients and to take their pulses. As our practice deepens, our hands and fingers become ears and eyes to the client’s body. In my session with clients, when I palpate their bodies, I often receive the energy that the body is holding as visual images and/or emotions through my hands. My sensitivity is more geared toward detecting emotions that are residing in the body and how they affect the overall health of the clients.

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How Dialectic Behaviour Therapy Can Help You Attain Your Mental Health Goals  

Considered to be one of the most effective forms of psychotherapy, dialectic behaviour therapy is something you must explore if emotional regulation is what you seek to achieve. Find out about the different tools it equips you with to overcome your mental health challenges and improve your quality of life.

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Holistic Nutrition, Christy de Jaegher Christy De Jaegher, RHN, OT Holistic Nutrition, Christy de Jaegher Christy De Jaegher, RHN, OT

What to Expect from a Nutrition Consultation

Navigating the world of nutrition can be overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting information. A personalized nutrition consultation can help you cut through the noise and create a clear, tailored plan for achieving your health and wellness goals. Here's what a typical consultation looks like and what you can expect when you work with our Registered Holistic Nutrition Practitioner, Christy De Jaegher.

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What Can I Expect from Couples Counselling?

You may be at a point in your relationship where you realize that you want couples counselling, but you’re unsure about what to expect from it and how it would work if you chose to pursue it with your partner.

This blog is for you! I’ll help you to understand what couples counselling is, what you can expect from your time, and also three ways couples counselling can be approached for it to be the most effective. I will also note a few misconceptions that I have heard surrounding couples counselling and what might be helpful to consider instead.

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What are Coping Tools for Students who are Experiencing Bullying?

Bullying is often intentional and targets a specific person, intentionally trying to either hurt or harm them. Bullying will often be repetitive, and it can be seen as an imbalance of power. Bullies will use force or coercion to intimidate or scare you. I often like to tell the youth that I work with a little secret…Bullies are hurting on the inside, way more than we can imagine. Often times people who hurt or cause harm to others are hurting too, and find that attacking others is a way for them to cope. It’s not a good way by any means. Bullies often see it as one of their outlets or ways to release their pain and sadness. Bullies often have so much more going on at home.

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Strengthening Boundary Setting through Journaling

The word boundaries mean many things to many people.  In general, though, healthy boundaries indicate healthy and authentic relationships with ourselves and others. One of the more common ways that our boundaries are crossed is when we do not appreciate ourselves.  We seek this approval and appreciation from others and constantly wish that others would have more time and energy in appreciating you. One of the pillars in addressing boundary trespassers is by being made aware of what is happening.  And awareness is built once we can identify and untangle the complex emotions felt when this happens.  If you can identify and relate to any of the points above, consider trying to journal to identify what boundaries you want in your life and relationships. 

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Adult Relationships, Neurodivergence Jodi Bridges, RCC Adult Relationships, Neurodivergence Jodi Bridges, RCC

Embracing the Strengths of Neurodivergence in Relationships

Neurodivergence encompasses various perspectives and experiences, which may differ from conventional societal norms. As a counsellor, I recognize the unique assets it brings to relationships. Rather than focusing solely on challenges, let's explore how neurodivergent traits can enrich and enhance our connections. We can refer to these traits as strengths or forces!

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Relationships, Couple Counselling, Trauma Mridul Jagota, MA, RCC Relationships, Couple Counselling, Trauma Mridul Jagota, MA, RCC

Post-Traumatic Relationship Syndrome and its Impact on Your Personal Life

As life-altering as experiencing trauma in your relationships is, it should not prevent you from experiencing intimacy and romance in the future. Learn about the various ways relationship trauma manifests itself and how to deal with it in an informed manner.

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