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How to Improve Communication in Couples During Relationship Counselling

Learning the skills to communicate effectively is essential, particularly within the context of a romantic relationship or marriage. In fact, a breakdown of communication is often the key reason for couples seeking the support of counsellors to repair their relationship (Dempsey, 2021). Over time, a...

Pursuing a Life Coach Career? Here’s How Life Coaching Benefits Leaders

Life coaching is increasing in popularity (“What Can Coaches Do for You?”, 2009), and among professionals in leadership roles in particular, the benefits of this service are becoming more widely recognized. Life coaches work with individuals to help them set goals and develop a pathway to...

Are Liquid Diets and Cleanses Safe? Details for Those Seeking a Nutrition Diploma

Liquid diets and cleanses, typically referred to as “detox” diets, have become increasingly popular over time—often linked to the desire of living healthy lifestyles or losing weight. The United States’ National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health defines “detoxification”...

A Look at Foods That Improve the Gut Microbiome for Students in Nutritionist School

Our intestines contain trillions of living microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses (Robertson, 2017). Collectively, these microorganisms are known as the gut microbiome. While some of these microorganisms—also referred to as microbiota or microbes (Harvard.edu, 2020)—are essential...

How to Establish a Virtual Practice After Nutritionist School

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has lead to a shift online, with many services that used to be offered in-person now moving to virtual formats. A recent survey showed that members of the Canadian public not only accept virtual forms of healthcare, but hope such online services will continue after the...

How a Counselling Therapist Can Use Expressive Therapies to Help Clients

Counselling therapists use a wide range of techniques to engage with their clients, depending on their unique situations. Expressive therapies are one group of techniques that may be effective for certain clients. These types of therapies include activities such as drawing, drumming, creative...

Why Counselling Therapists Should Help their Clients Accept Their Negative Emotions

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...

3 Habits Students in Nutrition School Can Teach Others to Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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...