The Mindfulness Project
Discovering Ways to Heal & Grow.
Beyond Obedience: Strategies to Nurture Moral Integrity in Children
Explore the fascinating world of rule internalization and share practical research-backed strategies that can help parents and caregivers foster this vital process in their children.
3 Steps to Guide Your Search in Finding a Therapist That is the “Right Fit” for You
When starting the process of seeking therapy and trying to find a therapist that is a good fit for you, it can be difficult to know what a “right fit” is. Especially if this is your first time seeking therapy. This post will cover three important steps to consider when seeking a therapist.
When is Couples Therapy Appropriate (& When is it Not?)
Over 30% of all marriages in Canada end in divorce (Statistics Canada, 2022). However, no one goes into a marriage expecting to break up. So, what happens that ends a marriage?
Grief and Loss Counselling
Grief is not limited to losing something, grief may also occur due to a change or disruption in one’s life. Learn everything you need to know about grief counseling here.
Guided Goal Setting in Therapy
Therapy often starts with the end, i.e., trying to figure out how clients will know they have achieved what they wanted from therapy and when it should end. Here’s what the role of goal setting plays in therapy.
4 Ways to Cope With the Winter Blues in 2021
“Winter blues” is a less severe form of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). People who suffer from SAD suffer from episodes of depression during the winter months, with a remission period during the summer. SAD affects up to 25% of the Canadian population. FP Counselling can help!
Living a Values Driven Life in 2021
Values are our heart’s deepest desires for the way we want to interact with the world, other people, and ourselves. They’re what we want to stand for in life, how we want to behave, what sort of person we want to be, what sort of strengths and qualities we want to develop.
Mindfulness and Why You Should Try It
Different therapy modalities have began to include mindfulness practice as a way of helping clients cope with a variety of difficulties. Unfortunately, there sometimes is a misconception about what mindfulness actually means, which is important to clear up.
The Art of Setting Boundaries
Boundaries allow us to make confident decisions about what we allow into our lives, and what we want to keep out. Boundaries are the way in which we define and communicate our physical, emotional and psychological space, so that we may distinguish ourselves from others.
Surviving Social Distancing
Commonly experienced symptoms included; fear, anger, confusion, irritation, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress symptoms, emotional disturbance, and insomnia. Experiencing these emotions is entirely normal during this period of uncertainty. There are some ways that you can address and protect your mental health during this time.
