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ADHD Counselling for Adults Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges for adults, often manifesting in difficulties with attention,...
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Jul 20, 20244 min read
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Understanding Counselling for PTSD Using Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that affects many individuals who have experienced or witnessed...
johnwoychuk
Jul 8, 20243 min read
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Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Mental Health
Childhood experiences have long been acknowledged as a critical factor in shaping an individual's mental health. The Internal Family...
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Jun 14, 20244 min read
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Understanding Panic Attacks: Symptoms, Causes, and Coping Strategies
Panic attacks can be a deeply unsettling experience, often striking without warning and leaving those affected in a state of intense fear...
johnwoychuk
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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Exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
I wanted to take a moment to introduce more about Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy as it is an effective therapeutic tool for...
johnwoychuk
May 12, 20243 min read
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Navigating Trauma with Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST): How it Works in Trauma Counselling
Trauma is a complex and multifaceted experience that deeply impacts individuals on emotional, psychological, and physiological levels....
johnwoychuk
May 4, 20244 min read
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Navigating Anxiety Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
In the complex landscape of mental health, anxiety stands as a pervasive challenge affecting millions worldwide. Amidst various...
johnwoychuk
Dec 27, 20234 min read
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How to Weather an Emotional Storm: The Practice of "Dropping Anchor"
When emotions are strong, it’s difficult to know what to do and it may feel like the emotional storm will never pass. Although there is...
johnwoychuk
Nov 4, 20232 min read
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Untangling from Thoughts: The Power of Cognitive Defusion in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A cornerstone of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive defusion, offers a unique perspective on handling our thoughts and...
johnwoychuk
Sep 10, 20233 min read
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ADHD and Anxiety: Ending the Vicious Cycle Between Procrastination and Anxiety
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents a complex set of challenges for those who live with it. While symptoms like...
johnwoychuk
Jul 16, 20233 min read
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Harnessing Behavioral Changes: Strategies to Improve ADHD Symptoms
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals of all ages. While medication...
johnwoychuk
Jun 27, 20234 min read
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The Power of the Present Moment: Where Timeless Wisdom and Therapy Meet
Eckhart Tolle, author of The Power of Now and A New Earth is one of my all time favourite authors and speakers. I discovered Tolle a...
johnwoychuk
Jun 11, 20235 min read
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The Hidden Language of Emotions: Breaking the Destructive Cycle of Avoidance
Emotions are an integral part of the human experience, yet many of us struggle to effectively process and deal with them. We often find...
johnwoychuk
Jun 3, 20235 min read
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Embracing Neurodiversity: Advantages of ADHD to Celebrate
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with challenges in focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. However,...
johnwoychuk
May 28, 20233 min read
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Suspected ADHD? How Getting Diagnosed with ADHD Facilitates Proper Treatment and Accommodation
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals of all ages. For many, living...
johnwoychuk
May 19, 20233 min read
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A Game Changing Understanding of Anxiety
If you suffer from anxiety you know that often logic does not seem to stop it. If talking about our fears and reasoning them out doesn’t...
johnwoychuk
May 1, 20233 min read
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Forget everything you know about mindfulness
As a counsellor, I’ve noticed that the majority of people who have tried mindfulness or meditation feel they have failed at it. Most...
johnwoychuk
Mar 20, 20234 min read
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The Key to Releasing Negative Emotions
Negative emotions can leave you feeling depleted and stuck. It can become so natural to feel a certain way that it no longer feels...
johnwoychuk
Sep 21, 20223 min read
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Preventing Suicide: Getting Men the Support They Need
Asking for help can be hard for men who have grown up learning that to seek help is a sign of weakness. Unfortunately, this leaves men...
johnwoychuk
Sep 7, 20222 min read
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Understanding Grief
If you or a loved one are suffering from grief, it’s helpful to have an understanding of what to expect. Having understood grief better,...
johnwoychuk
Jul 18, 20224 min read
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