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When Motivation Disappears: Understanding Procrastination and Low Drive in Depression Low motivation and procrastination are common experiences in depression, yet they are often misunderstood as laziness or a lack of…

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Crisis: Resources

If you are feeling in crisis or need more immediate support, call one of these options: Local Crisis Lines & Distress Centres (Hamilton & Halton): Hamilton: 905-561-5800 — 24/7.  …

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Understanding Agoraphobia: How It Develops, What Maintains It, and How Therapy Can Help Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder marked by intense fear of situations where escape might feel difficult or…

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ACT Part 2: Psychological Flexibility explained.

Part one of this topic (see previous post) introduced the ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) model and how it teaches people to change the way they react to their thoughts…

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When to Seek Couples Counselling: Signs You Might Need Support

Relationships can be rewarding, but even the strongest partnerships face challenges. Couples counselling is not only for relationships in crisis—it can help strengthen communication, deepen connection, and guide couples through…

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ACT: A Therapeutic approach to help us live more fulfilled lives

How many people do you actually know who have never felt anxious, down or stressed in their lives in some way? Sure, some idealized person that always seems to have…

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How to reduce anxiety and worry so you focus on enjoying life:

Can’t stop worrying? Feeling tense, on edge, or mentally exhausted? If persistent worry is taking over your thoughts, you’re not alone — and there are effective ways to reduce worry…

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Understanding Health Anxiety: How It Develops, What Maintains It, and How Therapy Can Help Health anxiety involves excessive worry about having or developing a serious illness. While occasional concern about…

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Can’t seem to tame your inner critic? 10 approaches that can help

Do you frequently get upset with yourself or put yourself down? Does your inner critic feel relentless—constantly judging, doubting, or telling you that you’re not good enough? If you’re experiencing…

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Unhealthy relationships and why some people stay in them:

People commonly come to us with concerns about unhealthy relationships. Concerns with relationships are one of the most common reasons people seek out counselling or therapy. Some people come in…

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