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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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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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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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 put a boundary or limit into place in…
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