If you are literally anywhere in the world right now you are probably aware of the COVID-19 pandemic. In speaking with clients, we are seeing an increase in stress, anxiety,…
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In the midst of a global pandemic, we certainly could benefit from having hope! I am not going to focus on COVID-19 as you can find numerous resources online about…
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With all that is going on in this world around us, hope is a necessity! The wisdom writer Solomon said "Hope deferred makes the heart sick." Hope is a powerful…
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Some people love the Holiday season and enjoy every aspect of it. Other people dread this time of year, whether it brings up painful memories, heightens loss or causes more…
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Ever felt like what you are trying to say feels like you are speaking a foreign language? Or that you are talking but clearly not being heard or understood? Problems…
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Suffering from a hidden illness can be frustrating and depressing. This can include mental illnesses like high-functioning depression/anxiety, PTSD and bulimia -- just to name a few -- to chronic…
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Feeling stuck is not a nice place to be, especially if you have been there for a long time. Cambridge dictionary defines stuck as 'being unable to move from a…
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As many of you know, we have two offices for Fresh Hope Counselling, one on the West End at 17321 108 Avenue NW and one on the South Side, which…
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Weight loss. Diets. Bootcamps and fitness. Clean eating. Intermittent fasting. Keto. Paleo. Keto Paleo Clean with intermittent fasting... Oh my goodness, make it stop! Diets are all the buzz, have…
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On June 1st, Fresh Hope Counsellors and staff will be participating in the 3rd Defeat Depression Walk in Edmonton. I am actually getting quite excited about this campaign. Not just…
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Hating yourself might seem like an inconsequential thing. Who does it really hurt besides you? The problem with hating yourself is that it not only hurts you but those around…
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In this stressful culture we often reach a place of overwhelm and need to restore. Many people turn to things like video games and Netflix to relax, yet it doesn't…
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Investing in anything requires time, thought, effort, energy and resources, especially if you hope to profit from the investment. The same is true of relationships with close friends and especially…
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Entering a new year is always a time to think about resolving to make change in one's life. However, most New Year's Resolutions don't last very long! Recent surveys say…
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Before the cries of 'heresy' are yelled out during this Merry season -- bear with me! Reality dictates there are a lot of step-parent living situations and blended families in…
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This is a very important question to determine when it comes to depression. Situational depression is something that most of us face at some point in our lives. It is…
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Are you feeling stuck? That's odd because stuck isn't a feeling, it's more of a state! However, feelings that occur around being stuck include apathy, depression, helpless, frustrated and so…
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Putting boundaries in place can feel like you are being rude but they are actually a self-protective, defensive move. Sometimes we need to putĀ a boundary or limit into place in…
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Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to celebrate gratitude and all the good things that we have in our lives. However, Thanksgiving can also be a chaotic and difficult time for…
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What we believe directs how we live our lives. Our core beliefs function like a filtering system that looks for evidence. If the core beliefs are positive and effective, reflecting…
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Change is a great idea but sometimes that's as far as it goes. Alcoholic's Anonymous is believed to be the source of a great quote "The definition of insanity is…
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Our world has become quite intolerant of process. We like quick fixes and things to be 'easy-peasy.' We stand by microwave ovens tapping our feet, wondering why it's taking so…
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What's wrong with being a perfectionist? I just like to push myself. I just have high expectations. Shouldn't we all aim for perfection? These are some fairly rational thoughts and…
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Becoming more resilient is a good investment of time and energy. We often don't stop and think about resiliency as something that we can influence or build. Have you ever…
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