Professionals with diplomas in professional counselling training are adept at providing counselling both for individuals and groups. They assist their clients in addressing issues such as trauma, abuse, addiction, interpersonal and relational problems. Their sessions with clients can create...
The coronavirus pandemic can be a time of stress and uncertainty for many people. Unfortunately, this can mean a consolidation of unhealthy nutritional habits. Lethargy, anxiety, and a disruption of routines can result in overeating, underhydrating, and making unhealthy food choices. Professionals...
Professionals in the field of nutrition know how important a healthy diet is for a person’s well-being. Access to proper nutrition has a profound impact on an individual’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and resilience. Concerns about health are in the forefront of many...
For some people, current events have led to the exacerbation of a condition known as “headline stress disorder”. Because of how quickly news gets disseminated and spread thanks to cellphones and social media, it’s easy for anyone to feel overwhelmed by news coverage (Dong & Zheng, 2020)....
If someone is experiencing depression, feelings of hopelessness can be consistent. This is one of the more common features of depression, alongside possible feelings of pain, anger, trauma, and/or anxiety (Knaus, 2015). Oftentimes, a person can feel as if there is no hope for their future, and that...
With Canada’s unemployment rate now at 13.7% (“Labour Force Survey, May 2020”, 2020), finding work can incite stress for many. This is especially the case for those working in an industry particularly affected by the pandemic, such as travel or event planning (Nguyen, 2020). If someone has...
While we continue living through the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to see how it has affected us on a number of levels. This pandemic can impact individuals from an emotional, mental, and physical standpoint. In addition, it can even impact a person’s spiritual wellness. During a time such as a...