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What Should You Know About the Great Resignation if You Want to Become a Wellness Counsellor

Employees all over North America are leaving their jobs in record numbers in a move that is now being called “The Great Resignation” (Hsu, 2021). With 3.4% of workers in the United States quitting their jobs in November 2021, up from 2.7% in November 2020, we wanted to take a look at what this...
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A Guide to Horticulture Therapy for Those in Clinical Counsellor Training

The healing power of plants has long been recognized by proponents of horticultural therapy, a practice that has been in place since the 19th century (Williams, 2022). Horticulture, another word for gardening or promoting the growth of plants (SCL Health, 2018), has a greater meaning for some, who...
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A Look at the Struggles of Addiction and Social Distancing for Those in Addictions Counsellor Training

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed individuals in unique scenarios that have required them to pivot and undertake new challenges and face new stressors. This has proved to be difficult for many with a history of addiction, where isolation and seclusion have previously been triggers for their usage...
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The Impact of Remote Work on Mental Health for Those in a Counsellor Therapist Career

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant shift in the work setup of millions of employees, and for many, these changes appear to be around for good. According to Statistics Canada, the number of Canadians working remotely across all sectors rose from 10% in 2018 to 40% in 2020, when the...
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How Registered Professional Counsellors Can Assist Clients With Re-Entry Anxiety After COVID-19

As the world moves towards reopening public spaces and services, many individuals are faced with a new kind of social unease: re-entry anxiety. This refers to a fear of the changes that occur as we return to our old way of living, including socializing, travelling, and working (KlearMinds, 2021)....
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Helping Clients to Manage Eco-Anxiety After Completing Your Counsellor Training

Today, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly prevalent, and there is no denying that human activity is the root cause (Raypole, 2020). According to the United Nations, we can expect to see a 16% increase in carbon emissions by 2030, instead of the reduction that would have been...
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Understanding Imposter Syndrome in Your Counsellor Therapist Career

Have you ever felt like other people think you are capable of more than you actually are? If so, you have probably experienced imposter syndrome, a pattern of thinking which plenty of people experience from time to time (Cleveland Clinic, 2021). Imposter syndrome can be defined as the internal...
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The Benefits of Yoga Explored For Those Seeking Wellness Coach Certification

Today, the practice of yoga has spread across the world and takes on many different interpretations, shapes and forms. Traditionally, however, yoga originated in ancient India as a Hindu practice, the purpose of which was to cultivate a union between the mind, body and spirit (Yogapedia, 2020)....
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Motivational Enhancement Therapy: An Intro for those Pursuing Addictions Counsellor Training

Motivational Enhancement Therapy is a person-centred approach that focuses on improving an individual’s motivation to change (Good Therapy, 2018). When working with clients suffering from addiction, counsellors are tasked with encouraging the client to take responsibility for themselves and...
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The Link Between Physical and Mental Wellbeing: A Guide For Students at Rhodes Wellness College

While Western medicine long held the mind and body as separate entities, in truth, they’re more connected than we might think. Although much of today’s health recommendations tend to focus on improving our physical health, neither can be explained or diagnosed without accounting for the other...
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