Summer is finally here – longer days, warmer weather, and hopefully, a bit more time to slow down. While this season often brings opportunities for rest and recreation, it can also present unique challenges for our mental health. Whether you’re juggling vacation plans, childcare, work deadlines, or just trying to stay cool, it’s important to…
More clients are requesting to use direct billing to access counselling. At Waypoint Counselling Network, we have worked hard to register with a growing list of insurance providers who allow for direct billing! These include the following larger companies: A more detailed list can be found here: Direct Billing. We can also use Autism Funding…
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…
Workplace stress is common and can really affect a person’s life. This is not surprising given the average adult spends about 25% of their week at work. With that much time spent working, it’s inevitable that stressful situations will arise. In order to ensure work stress does not take over all aspects of our lives,…
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…
Everybody experiences anxiety in life; it’s a natural and normal emotion. But when you start to experience persistent worry and/or fear about everyday situations, anxiety could be becoming a problem. Anxiety can interfere with all aspects of your life and may feel like it’s impossible to control. You may start to avoid certain situations or…
It’s great to finally see signs of spring and many of us start to think about cleaning our desks, getting rid of clutter and freshening up our living space. While our homes may need spring cleaning, one could argue that so do we! Living an examined life is all about thinking about what you are doing…
The “fit” between you and your counsellor is a strong predictor of success in counselling. This quick article outlines the key factors to look for in a counsellor and what questions to consider during and after a consultation. What is involved in the “fit”? There are basically 3 factors that are important to the “fit”:…
EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an evidence-based therapy that has been used since the late 1980s. It was originally developed for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and can also be helpful for individuals struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, pain or those who just feel stuck in patterns of…
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