by admin | Dec 22, 2020 | Emotional Wounds, Emotions
Most people, upon hearing the word “abuse,” think of physical violence. However, there are several types of abuse and among those, emotional abuse is the most prevalent kind, and yet it is the least talked about. At the same time, signs of emotional abuse can be more...
by admin | Mar 30, 2020 | Adolescents, Emotional Wounds, Self Harm
“My daughter has been taking handfuls of over-the-counter painkillers and has been cutting herself,” my friend blurted out to me as she and I were in the middle of our ski trip. I instantly felt a rush of sadness, empathy, and concern. I immediately went right...
by admin | Feb 25, 2020 | Emotional Wounds, Self Care
Whether you saw it it coming or didn’t, the feeling is the same: You’re devastated. You gasp at your vulnerability and wonder, “Why did this happen?” Life dishes up so many hardships: heartbreak, illness, injury, death, abandonment. Though we may share similar...
by admin | Feb 18, 2020 | Depression, Emotional Wounds
We often hear the term “depression” thrown around lightly in conversation. We may come home from a stressful day at work and tell our family at dinner that we are depressed. We may have received some bad news about a loved one and tell ourselves that we are depressed....
by admin | Feb 11, 2020 | Counselling Issues, Depression, Emotional Wounds
Depression is a mood disorder that involves a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is different from the mood fluctuations that people regularly experience as a part of life. Major life events, such as bereavement or the loss of a job, can lead to...
by admin | Feb 6, 2020 | Depression, Emotional Wounds
If you love someone who struggles with a mood disorder, chances are you’re often confused or challenged as to how to best help. One of the first things to know is that friends and family members can be a lifeline for someone who lives with depression....