Supporting Your Teenager Through Depression
If your teenager is struggling with depression, it’s essential to approach their experience with a deep sense of compassion and understanding. Seeing your child suffer from depression can be heart-wrenching, and it may be challenging to know how best to support them. Remember, you’re not alone in this, many parents face this difficult journey. Let’s […]
Understanding and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever found yourself questioning your abilities, wondering if you truly deserve the success you’ve achieved? Perhaps you’ve felt like a fraud, just waiting for someone to discover that you’re not as competent as they believe. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. This feeling is known as Imposter Syndrome, and it’s more […]
Understanding Body Image
Body image is a deeply personal and often painful experience for many people. If you’re reading this, it’s possible that you’re struggling with your own body image and the myriads of emotions that come with it, such as feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety, or inadequacy. At Love This Therapy, we understand how hard this struggle […]
Letting Go of Perfect: How to Cope with Perfectionism
Perfectionism becomes a badge of honor with you playing the part of the suffering hero ~ David D. Burns Many of us know the struggle of perfectionism all too well. While striving for excellence can bring about success and achievement, it often comes at the cost of stress, anxiety, depression, and a constant fear of […]
The Many Faces of OCD: A Closer Look at Its Subtypes and How Therapy Can Help
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where people have ongoing, unwanted thoughts that cause them a lot of stress and anxiety, leading them to repeat certain behaviors over and over. OCD can manifest in many ways, and it affects everyone differently. At Love This Therapy, we understand the unique struggles that come with […]
The Silent Struggle: Overcoming Secondary Trauma with EMDR and CBT
Today, we delve into a topic that touches many lives, yet often remains under the radar, secondary trauma. This condition not only affects professionals in high-stress fields like healthcare, therapy, social work, and emergency services but also those who encounter it through personal relationships. Also referred to as vicarious trauma, secondary trauma arises when an […]
Healing With Compassion: The Journey Through Grief And Loss
Grief is a deeply human experience that touches each of us at some point in our lives. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a pet, a job, a relationship, or even a dream, grief can manifest in profound and complex ways. At Love This Therapy, we understand the depth of emotions that accompany […]
Unlocking Your Full Potential: The Role Of Counselling In Sports Performance
Meet Veronika Moore, A Certified Mental Performance Consultant ® (CMPC) and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who has worked with groups such as Basketball BC, Douglas College BC, and Pacific Sea Wolves. Veronika believes in harnessing the power of the mind to enhance sports performance. As a certified mental performance consultant, she understands the intricate relationship […]
Finding Harmony: The Role of Counselling in Achieving Work-Life Balance and Self-Care
In a world that is constantly asking too much of us, achieving a satisfying work-life balance seems like an elusive goal. We often find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities, struggling to keep up with the demands of our careers, relationships, and personal well-being. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday […]
Overcoming Driving Anxiety and Trauma: A Path to Healing with CBT, EMDR, and Mindfulness
For many of us, driving is an essential part of our daily lives, offering freedom and independence. However, for some of us, it can be a source of crippling anxiety, avoidance and trauma. In this blog, we will explore the ways in which counselling, specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), […]
