Is apathy the same as depression? This article dives into this topic.
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Today’s question is about the importance of attachment styles in a relationship. What are the attachment styles? Today’s question is about attachment styles and why they areessentialt in relationships. We develop attachment styles early in childhood. There are four primary attachment styles that determine our kind of connecting with others, depending upon our experience and […]
What are the qualities of a good counsellor? One of the core qualities of a great counsellor is the same as a good confidant.
What is inter-dependency? Elaine shares the definition of inter-dependency and the main differences with co-dependency.
What’s the Difference Between Stonewalling and Defensiveness? As part of our ‘Your Questions Answered” series, our counsellors take a question and present the answer in video format. In this video, Elaine McCaw, Registered Clinical Counsellor & Certified Family Mediator explains the difference between Stonewalling Versus Defensiveness. If you are wondering how counseling can help you, […]
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4 Ways To Get The Most Benefit From Couples Therapy
Couples therapy can be a highly effective way to work through relationship difficulties and get your relationship back on track. However, it is important that you know what to expect when you go into couples counseling.
How To Reduce Negative Reactions How many times have you said or done something you later wished to take back? Reaction to the perception of threat can push us into troublesome actions. Our bodies are biologically hardwired to avoid or defend. What appears to be a threat creates a body response. Before we know if […]
Counselling for Self-Esteem Counselling for self-esteem begins with the examination of what is self-esteem. Self-esteem refers to how we think about ourselves. In a sense, it is the collective of beliefs that run through our mind about ourselves, our worth, and our abilities. When people discuss high self-esteem, they’re likely referring to self-confidence and […]
At Clearheart Counselling we specialize in offering EMDR therapy Vancouver services. EMDR in itself is a type of psychotherapy that has been proven to be effective in treating trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, PTSD, stress and other psychological issues. EMDR Therapy is based on the belief that healing can come from within. As a result, […]
Relationship abuse is rooted in control and power over another. Abusive relationships can show themselves in a few different ways. It’s important that if you suspect your spouse/partner exhibits harmful behaviors such as substance abuse or gaslighting (or any type), please don’t stay silent! If you’re a victim, please reach out for support. If your spouse/partner […]