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...
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...
A person’s self-esteem is what guides their social and mental happiness. When one’s self-esteem is low, it can negatively influence both their quality of life and mental well-being (Venzin, 2018). More specifically, it has an impact on a person’s goals and social interactions. Furthermore, low...
Awe is an emotion that can at times be hard to define. It’s a sensation that mixes together both positive and negative emotions, eliciting wonder, fear, and the indescribable sensation of witnessing something beyond our understanding. Whether seeing an act of incredible kindness, taking in the...
Throughout much of the 20th century, the medical model was the paradigm used to understand health in the western world (uOttawa, n.d.). It is a model which has many merits. However, it is also one which “emphasizes treating specific physical diseases, does not accommodate mental or social problems...
Awareness about preventative approaches to health and wellbeing has been steadily increasing. Rather than waiting until they feel unhappy, unfulfilled, and unhealthy, clients are instead deciding to adopt habits that prevent illness from taking root in the first place. At first, this new approach to...
In wellness counselling training, you’ll be exposed to a range of trusted counselling and coaching techniques. You will learn how to assess relationship systems and define problematic couple and family dynamics. These are skills that will help you succeed in your own wellness counselling career....