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Risk factors in Edmonton for Depression

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management

Basic risk factors for depression include having close family members who have suffered depression; experiencing multiple stressful events in a short period of time (divorce, death of loved one, economic hardships) and having a chronic medical condition. Edmonton depression counselors can help someone who is clinically depressed by providing counseling and the utilization of therapeutic techniques that alleviate depression symptoms. Risk factors for depression are investigated by a depression counselor during the initial visit. Additionally, depression screenings are also integrated into counselling sessions which can inform the counselor of risk factors unknown to the patient.Other depression risk factors include isolation… Read More Here!

Prepare your kids for Child’s Therapy

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

Preparing your kids for children's therapy in Calgary simply means letting them know how much you love them and want them to be happy. Explain how much better they will feel better about themselves by talking to someone who can help them deal with intense and overwhelming feelings. More importantly, be honest about why you're taking your child to a therapist and about the reasons why he or she needs to make adjustments to certain behaviors that are causing anger or unhappiness. Children should also be told they are not being singled out for creating problems but that therapy is… Read More Here!

Marriage Counselling in Edmonton

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues

Marriage involves open communication, respect and commitment. Sometimes couples may find themselves arguing and resenting the other more often than not without really understanding what is happening between them. When a couple decides to participate in marriage counselling in Edmonton, they will discover how to effectively communicate and avoid confrontations that result in both spouses refusing to speak about what they are truly feeling. Arguments, believe it or not, can be productive rather than counterproductive to a marriage if they are properly utilized. Edmonton marriage therapists bring insight and compassion to marriage counselling sessions which allow couples to open up… Read More Here!

How to choose the right family counsellor in Edmonton

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Family Issues, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

When you’ve decided it’s time to get some support for your family and a situation they may be facing, it’s important to choose the right counsellor. That involves: REASONS TO SEEK THE SUPPORT OF A FAMILY THERAPIST Families face many challenges – some have been around as long as there have been families, and others are more relevant to today’s challenges. Navigating these challenges can be difficult and sometimes, you need the help of an outside, trained therapist to help your family to move forward and gain or recover healthy relationships. Some of these challenges include: Divorce or separation Abuse… Read More Here!

How is CBT Different from Other types of Therapy?

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Tips for Therapy

CBT differs from other therapies because of its emphasis on the theory that how one perceives a problem or situation causes negative or dysfunctional emotions. If someone is stood up by a date, it is not the act of being “stood-up” that causes angry and hurt feelings - but rather how one views the entire situation. Instead of looking at the event as somehow a reflection of their inadequacy or worthlessness, CBT teaches people to immediately stop that kind of thinking and instead, view the happening as a positive learning experience that has nothing to do with the unworthiness of… Read More Here!