The image of the “perfect” family we often witness on TV is far from reality. All parents want to see their children succeed and live a long, healthy life. However, life’s challenges may come in the way and disrupt your plans. Most of the time, these difficulties are unavoidable, while others may be the result…
Going through tough times is inevitable. However, seeking help can make these experiences significantly easier to deal with. Although great effort has been made in recent years, the stigma surrounding therapy still exists, albeit not as much as it used to. Many people still worry about being judged by their community for seeking therapy, discouraging…
Plenty of people struggle with their career choices each and every day. Our careers are an important aspect of our lives, it’s where we spend countless hours every week to earn money and even make an impact on society. Here at Capital Choice Counselling, we offer career counselling services for any and all people struggling…
Many of us are guilty of having unrealistic expectations about marriage. Whether it’s Hollywood we have to thank for these expectations or our own creative minds, the perfect marriage often seems like a fairy tale, one without conflict. In reality, a healthy and successful marriage doesn’t just fall into place for most. It requires effort…
As human beings, we’re bound to feel stress at some point in our lives. The feeling of fear and apprehension surrounding an upcoming event, whether it’s a job interview or a social event, is normal when it doesn’t interfere with your daily activities. Anxiety disorders can cause people to try and avoid situations that may…
Family is the most important emotional system we have, it helps shape who we are and determines the course of our lives. Family counselling aims to address psychological, emotional, and behavioural issues that can cause problems within the family. The “ who, what, when, where, and how” of family patterns and themes are emphasized instead…
Do you frequently find yourself visiting the pantry whenever you’re feeling down? Emotional eating acts as a response to feelings of stress, which results in you eating more than what you need or want. Many people turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or to simply reward themselves. When this occurs, we generally find ourselves…
What’s the trick to finding the right therapist? It can be uncomfortable being vulnerable in front of a friend, let alone a complete stranger. Finding the right therapist and developing a connection with them will help ease the awkwardness in no time, allowing you to understand and deal with any pressing emotional issues. The one…
The use of technology and the internet has been ingrained into our society, drastically changing the way we live our lives. People nowadays rely on the internet for just about anything, including work, socializing, shopping, music, and homework. It can be difficult to determine whether or not you have an internet addiction, as going online…
As Covid-19 restrictions begin easing up in Canada, many are struggling to adjust to the new normal we’ve found ourselves in. Large communities are trying to cope with the tremendous amount of grief, trauma, and uncertainty for the future that the pandemic has caused. Living in unprecedented times has taken an emotional toll on everyone,…