Archive:  February 2024

Finding a great counsellor in BC is becoming a challenge, and a large part of this has to do with increased demand. The mental effects of the pandemic have caused ripple effects through the counselling world, and it is leading to a shortage of counselors in BC.

We often hear stories of how the pandemic has adversely affected families and businesses. While it is important to shed light on these during troubling times, one group of people that needs our support more than ever are those dealing with addict

Many people are fighting a silent battle against depression. Depression does not discriminate, and hundreds of millions of people worldwide fight this battle daily, dealing with stress and anxiety.

Every marriage will face its up and downs. Often, through support and even marriage counselling, these family relationships can endure. However, there are times when separation may be the best, and right, thing to do.

Often when family becomes involved in caring for a loved one who is addicted to alcohol or drugs, they do not realize how they are themselves being affected by the situation they find themselves in and often they do not know where or how to seek

Addiction can sneak up on you. Anyone who has an addiction will tell you that a major part of the problem was that they didn’t realize or accept that what they were doing was causing harm either to themselves or others or both.

During the holidays, it feels like every way you turn someone is offering you a drink. People are partying, and for many people that means drinking. Add to that the stress or anxiety associated with family gatherings and it can be a minefield for

All marriages have their difficulties, but nothing can harm a relationship quite as addiction can. Addiction is about so much more than substance abuse. It changes the dynamic of the relationship.

If you think you might have a drinking problem, it can’t hurt to seek help. An addiction counselor can help you identify you have a drinking problem and direct you to resources to help you stop drinking. Here are some of the most common