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…
Counsellor and client “fit” is a significant predictor of success in counselling. Counselling research has identified three aspects of fit in the client-counselor therapeutic relationship: So how do you know if the fit between you and the counsellor will have these three important ingredients? Most counsellors offer the opportunity to meet for a 15-20 minute free consultation…
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…
One of the most common requests from incoming clients at Waypoint Counselling Network is for couples counselling. Key areas of concern include communication, intimacy, trust, finances, and parenting. The good news is that couples counselling provided by trained therapists can be roughly 75% effective, according to the American Psychological Association. Here are three tangible steps…
Some insurance plans in BC allow for direct billing for counselling services, while others do not. We can now direct bill to some plans such as Canada Life, Desjardins and GreenShield. But to be sure, please contact us and we can help sort that out. Step 1: Check with your insurance plan. Due to privacy…
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