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Never stop learning with our blog bites. Here, we'll share strategies and insights into counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and common concerns. From relaxation strategies and self-improvement tools to managing anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, as well as introductions to different therapeutic approaches, we’ve got it all covered!

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Understanding Psychological Assessment

Learn what is psychological assessment and why we test our children. Find out what is the typical process during a psychological assessment and what would a psychologist be able to tell about your child after doing a psychological assessment.

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The Effect Of Successful Time Management In Reducing Stress

The importance of effective time management cannot be overstated, especially in today’s fast-paced society, where the ever-increasing number of responsibilities can put us in a constant state of stress. This stress mainly develops whenever we perceive that we are losing control over the many events that make up our lives.

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Love Languages

Are you often frustrated in your attempts to get your love messages across to your partner? Or conversely, are you having difficulties relating to your partner’s expression of love? If so, it may be that both of you are speaking different love languages. Learn how to speak the right love languages with a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist of The Counselling Place.

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Preschool Ready?

Many parents would like to get a head start for their kids by enrolling in pre-school. However, apart from their ambiguity about having their kids leave their side, they also have some questions and concerns. Read about some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and find out how a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist can help you and your kid prepare to start in preschool.

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Dealing with Holiday Stress

It’s that time of the year again!  There are several simple things you can do to make the holiday season more relaxing, meaningful, and stress-free for you and your family.  Here are some tips for coping with holiday stresses.

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More than just Parents

The arrival of a child or children marked a new stage in a couple’s journey. Embarking in Parenthood is definitely a huge transition – priorities shift, roles are redefined, and the balance between freedom and responsibility undergoes a massive overhaul. Why are some couples able to find their way back to each other while others can’t?

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Effective Co-Parenting After Divorce

For those who have divorced, parenting will have its challenges. However, it may be even more difficult to co-parenting your child with other adults involved in the child’s life. Effective co-parenting is required to help your child develop to be holistically-healthy, balanced, socially productive, and reasonably content.

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Closing Generation Gaps & How Family Therapy Can Help

Are you the sandwich generation that is stuck in between your parents and your children? Find out how to close the generation gaps with the help of a psychologist, counsellor, or psychotherapist in order to enjoy the family life that you’ve always imagined.

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Husband Cheating with Helper

Patricia* come home early one day and was shocked to find that her husband, Larry*, cheating on her with their helper. She feels betrayed, angry, and confused. She fired the helper and the couple began couple / marriage therapy with a counsellor. Find out how this couple overcome this challenge in their marriage with counselling and what you can expect when you are working with a counsellor, psychologist, or psychotherapist.

*Not their real name

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Staying Grounded - Time for Professionals to Step in with Your Child?

As we become successful in life, one struggle we have as parents is how to help our children to be grounded when they have so much. As parents, we want to give the best to our kids. It is not wrong. But, while we don’t want them to suffer, we also don’t want them to be spoiled brats or grow up feeling entitled. When should we intervene ourselves? When is it time for a Psychologist or Counsellor to step in?

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ADHD & Executive Functions

Have you ever wondered what is the link between ADHD and how our brain work? Find out what is executive functions and how it’s impacted by ADHD. Learn how Cogmed Working Memory Training can help.

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Improving Communication in Your Relationship

Communication allows us to connect with others by expressing our thoughts, opinions and needs, across our personal relationships and professional relationships. While all relationships experience ups and downs, maintaining healthy and effective communication may be challenging, particularly for long-distance or cross-cultural relationships. Find out how counselling and psychotherapy can help improve your relationship communication.

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