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…
If you’re considering counselling for the first time, it’s completely normal to feel nervous or unsure. Many people worry about what to say, how they’ll be perceived, or whether counselling will even help. The good news is that your first session is designed to be a gentle introduction – not a deep dive into everything…
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…
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…
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…
Don’t wait to seek help It can feel stressful seeking out couples counselling but don’t put it off. Issues and conflicts in a relationship tend to only get worse if left unaddressed. What may seem like a small irritation or concern at first can fester and grow into a bigger problem that then complicate things…
The start of the school year can be a stressful time for teachers. But did you know that teachers in BC under the BCTF contract have more access to mental health counselling? Through a recent ratified agreement, members of the BC Teachers Federation (BCTF) can access Registered Clinical Counsellors through their benefit plans. This is…
What is Negative Thinking? Negative thinking is a habit many of us have. It is easy to assume something will turn out badly. You find you are stuck in traffic and right away start picturing how the rest of your day will be awful. Or, you get a lousy night’s sleep and right away know…
After almost a year and a half dealing with Covid-19 and some of the most uncertain times we have seen, the end of the tunnel is fast approaching. With restrictions in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria planning to be lifted fully by September, with that comes hope, but also for many it also comes with uneasiness,…
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