Artificial intelligence (AI) is often associated with things like self-driving cars, voice assistants, or productivity tools. But quietly—and rapidly—it’s finding its way into something far more personal: mental health care. From chatbots offering late-night reassurance to behind-the-scenes tools helping therapists with their notes, AI is starting to shape how people access and experience care. And…
Many look forward to their retirement years, perceived as a relaxing and carefree period after decades of hard work. Nonetheless, for many, this time may also be a period of financial anxiety and stress. Matters such as unexpected medical expenses, the increasing cost of living and inflationary pressures can conspire and create challenging emotional headwinds….
Negative thinking is that voice in our head that tells us that things won’t work out. It tells us that we will end up failing at something, or people just don’t like us. It is not an uncommon problem and can lead to a destructive spiral if not addressed. As we get older, the habit…
If you’ve watched the news recently or been to a grocery store in the last year, you’ll know that the economy in 2024 had many headwinds and challenges. Gas prices are high, lettuce is expensive and layoffs are happening across the country. Canadians are experiencing financial woes and financial stress can have a significant impact…
A google search for “Counsellors in Kelowna” will result in hundreds of websites. All of them will describe the therapist’s approach and claim to have the right approach, the right connection. But how can you really know? Asking for a recommendation from a friend can help – but not always. Because what one friend found…
What is Negative Thinking? Negative thinking is the habit many of us get into that involves assuming that present or future will turn out badly. Or, it can be a habit of thinking about past events in a negative way – and not focusing on the good. Negative thinking is an easy habit to form…
Wow, it is finally here. Spring has arrived in Vancouver! And with it, comes the topic of how to live more in the moment. After all, when the season changes to spring, people start to spend more time outside and it is a perfect time to start living more in the moment. Mindfulness in Vancouver…
Greater Vancouver is getting bigger – and finding the right counsellor is not always easy. That is why Waypoint Counselling Network is now offering our matching service to clients located in the Lower Mainland. Through Waypoint’s unique matching program, clients looking for the right counsellor can speak directly with our Clinical Director and describe what…
Are you looking for anger management counselling in BC? You’ve come to the right place. Anger management begins with understanding how problems result in thoughts and emotions. Personal problems, be that in the workplace, in family or intimate relationships, can be overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. Many of us may experience a ‘déjà-vu’, that you are…
Does over use of social media affect one’s mental health? Social media is a powerful, and very popular digital platform for connecting with friend, family and people online. The most popular of these are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The negative effects of using these platforms has been well researched and repeatedly documented. In fact, the…
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