Healing The Anxious Brain: The Nervous System Resetting Method

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder characteristics can slowly take over daily life without warning. Simple tasks may start to feel stressful, and the mind may stay stuck in worry mode. With the right treatment and support, anxiety can become easier to manage, and life can feel more balanced again. What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? GAD anxiety is […]

Hearing Voices Inside Head (Dissociation)?

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What is Dissociation? Do you feel that there is a voice inside your head? The voice that may be your own but feels like the evil side of you? You may feel a part of you is continuously criticizing you and catastrophizing future situations. Or you might feel you have a part that is hyper-alert, […]

Understanding PTSD: Healing from the childhood trauma

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What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, causing ongoing distress such as flashbacks, fear, anxiety, and emotional numbness. Symptoms of PTSD Living with complex PTSD presents significant challenges, which can make daily life feel like a constant battle. These […]

Multicultural Awareness in Counselling

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Multicultural Awareness It is my honor to introduce Brenda Johnson, who has served as my supervisor for over a year in my pursuit of the Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) designation for the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. She holds credentials as a Registered Counselling Therapist and Supervisor with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling […]

Rewiring the Depressed Mind: Pathways to Healing and Recovery

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If you’re constantly feeling tired, low on energy, unable to focus, or losing interest in things you once enjoyed, these could be signs of depression. Sadness can feel like it’s taking over your life, leaving you feeling hopeless or disconnected. You’re not alone. In fact, approximately 1 in 4 Canadians will experience a form of […]

Does My Insurance Cover Psychotherapy?

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A Step-by-Step Guide for Nova Scotia Residents If you’re looking to access psychotherapy in Nova Scotia, determining if your insurance covers these services can make the process smoother. Use this guide to understand your coverage options, what types of providers are typically included, and how to book a session with a licensed mental health professional. […]

Communication Skills Training

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Communication Skills Training helps individuals improve their ability to express themselves effectively, listen actively, and navigate difficult conversations, addressing challenges such as social anxiety, interpersonal conflict, and relationship issues.

Parts Work

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Parts Work therapy helps individuals identify and integrate the different “parts” or aspects of themselves, including conflicting emotions, behaviors, and memories, to address issues such as trauma, self-criticism, and internal conflict, fostering self-awareness and emotional healing. For details, visit: Ego State Therapy International