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When your child is upset, melting down, or caught in big emotions, it can be tempting to jump straight into correcting the behaviour, offering solutions, or trying to stop the outburst. We want the screaming to stop. We want the disrespect to end. We want peace restored. But before a child can listen, learn, or calm down, they need one thing first: connection. In those stormy emotional moments, your child isn’t being difficult on purpose, they are dysregulated. Their nervous

Have you ever noticed how Halloween seems to bring both excitement and chaos; the costumes, the late nights, and of course, the candy? As a counsellor with a background in biology, I often think about what’s happening behind the scenes in our bodies during this sugar-filled season. While those mini chocolate bars and gummies bring a quick burst of joy, they also set off a complex chain of biological reactions that can influence our mood and even heighten feelings of anxiety o

As Thanksgiving approaches, many families are preparing for gatherings, travel, and shifts to regular routines, moments that can bring...

Fall often arrives with a sudden rush after the long, slow days of summer. It can feel like switching gears overnight! Some days are so...

Register today for FREE at Risetoday.com Advance Counselling is volunteering at the Rise Today Family Cancer Camp on Gambier Island, BC....

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Path to Emotional Freedom In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to get tangled up in...