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Dec 21

Not So Happy Holidays

By Beth_Murray Depression, Mental Health

Although this is known to be a joyous season it doesn't mean that it is. The Holidays can cause a sore spot to fester even more. Perhaps you are experiencing grief or loss, or enduring a time of illness/chronic pain. You might be walking through a time of broken dreams…

Jun 24

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Finding Yourself Depressed?

By Beth_Murray Depression

The pandemic has caused a tsunami of mental health impacts, including a huge increase in depression. Whether or not it is clinical depression, it doesn't feel good. Depression is a multi-faceted condition which impacts the body, mind, soul and spirit. Which requires a holistic approach to feel better. Here are…

Apr 16

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COVID-19 Coping Tips

By Beth_Murray COVID-19

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, suicidal ideology (thinking) and depression. The reasons include: the amount of uncertainty, the health implications/fears of the COVID-19 virus, the…

May 15

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Defeat Depression!

By Beth_Murray Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health

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 because I will be getting some exercise with friends, because there is more and more movement to rid the stigma…

Dec 05

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Is it Clinical or Situational Depression?

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

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 a short-term form of depression that follows a traumatic disruption to life or a series of losses. Often a situational…

Apr 16

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Recovering From an Eating Disorder — Possible?

By Beth_Murray Eating Disorders

The concept of recovery from an eating disorder is vast and at times, controversial. It ranges from the idea of learning to manage the eating disorder, all the way to 'complete recovery.' Learning to manage an eating disorder sounds a bit like trying to nail jello to the wall. How…

Jan 07

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Workplace Wellness

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Breaking the Silence: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace Overall in society, the stigma of mental illness is lessening yet many employers and employees are still in the dark. In a recent article in the "Corporate Health, Wellness and Rejuvenation" section of Business in Edmonton, this alarming statistic leapt off…

Dec 16

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Are you Facing a Blue Christmas?

By Beth_Murray Gratitude, Grief, Mental Health, Relationships

The sound of the jingling bells when you walk into the grocery store. The holiday music playing on the radio. There is certainly a lot of festive reminders that we are heading into the holiday season. Christmas. Boxing Day. New Years. They aren't necessarily happy days for everyone. Holidays have…

Sep 09

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What’s with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? Why do it?

By Beth_Murray CBT, Mental Health, Therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT, is one of the most frequently recommended therapies in the counselling realm. CBT is often suggested for recovering from motor vehicle accidents, dealing with depression, managing chronic pain and many other mental health issues, including eating disorders. Research shows that CBT is actually one of the…

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