So many of us these days are simply busy, busy, busy! It can be overwhelming, the amount of things that need to happen. This could be at work, or in your family life, or even recreationally (think- getting ready for a camping trip, or a journey). But the funny thing is that most of us seem to…
A THERAPISTS GUIDE TO DEALING WITH NEGATIVE THINKING IN BC Ever notice how easy it is to get caught up in negative thinking. Once negative thoughts start happening, they can really snowball out-of-control. If this happens, you most likely end up all stressed out, anxious, depressed or angry. One of the most powerful skills in…
As we approach Pink Shirt Day, in our continued effort to eliminate bullying, we need to think of the victims of abusive behaviour but we also need to consider the bully. “Bullies aren’t born – and they aren’t bad people,” says George Bielay, Clinical Director at Waypoint Counselling and Referral Centre in Victoria. “It’s their…
Waypoint Counselling and Referral Centre interviewed by CTV Vancouver Island News.
Love is in the air – but what do you do if you’re alone in Canada’s most romantic city? WayPoint Counselling has some survival tips for the thousands of single men and women who are coping with all the excitement around Valentine’s Day. “Not everyone is in the mood for love,” says WayPoint clinical director…
Welcome to WayPoint Counselling and Referral Centre’s February 2015 newsletter. As Valentine’s Day approaches, many of us who have been in longterm relationships may be wondering, yet again, what do we do for Valentine’s Day? Is it even worth it? We’ve been together for so long, that Valentine’s Day simply doesn’t apply to our relationship. Once…
Regrets: There are Benefits Recently, while laid up at home and too sick to do much of anything, I ended up watching a bunch of TV and videos. After way-too-many-hours of general poor quality “entertainment”, I stumbled onto a few TEDTalks. I’d watched them before and had really enjoyed them, finding these talks not only…
Change your Mood: It’s Possible! During an average day, we have approximately 50 000 thoughts. That’s a lot! Now consider the impact if most of those have a negative tone. Not good, right? That’s how depression, anxiety and anger can develop into problematic emotional states. Negative thinking is a main feature of depression, anxiety and anger. Indeed,…
Planning to lose weight? Start exercising? Stop smoking? Welcome to WayPoint Counselling and Referrals Centre’s January 2015 newletter. Happy New Year to all. If you made a New Year’s resoution, actually making it happen can be tougher than you think. The frustration of an unused gym membership can make the early new year months feel hopeless….
Negativity in your relationship If you have negativity in your relationship, Valentine’s day can result in anxiety about how to manage the expectations of this special day. What do you do? Is dinner appropriate? Or do you go with flowers and chocolates? Perhaps even a walk on the beach? What do you do? Consider going…
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