Chronic Illness
Chronic illness refers to diagnosed medical conditions that cause some degree of chronic disability to life. Chronic diseases are different. They can be slow to develop, long lasting, and can be progressive and incurable. For many chronic diseases, there is no cure. The long-term effects of a chronic illness may be difficult to predict.
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PTSD/Trauma
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is a serious condition which requires treatment as soon as it’s identified. It is completely treatable, meaning people can recover fully from the symptoms of trauma. They may never forget the events that caused such an intense reaction, but they needn’t live as though the memories are real.
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a heightened state of nervousness or dread ranging from butterflies to panic attacks to phobias. It is caused by a PERCEIVED threat, which may or may not be rational (i.e. going outside). Anxiety disorders occur most often between the ages 18 to 64 years, and have higher rates in women. However, all ages and genders can be afflicted with anxiety.
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Addiction
Addiction is a general term used to describe behaviours associated with a craving or compulsion that is uncontrollable and is causing problems in a person’s life. Addictions can be related to almost any kind of behaviour or substance: food, shopping, alcohol, sex, drugs, gambling, television and so on.
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Depression
Depression (major depressive disorder) is different than just having the “blues”. We all experience feeling “down”, “sad”, “bummed out” for a period time depending on life circumstances. This is perfectly normal. Someone experiencing depression, however, is struggling with feelings of severe despair for an extended period of time. Every aspect of their life is affected, including how they feel, their physical health, their relationships and their work. Feeling motivated to get up in the morning and keep going is a challenge. “For people with depression, it does not feel like there is a “light at the end of the tunnel” Learn More >
Family Help
From time to time all parents need some support to understand the needs of their child. Even parents with average, successful children, issues arise that may be outside the expertise of the parents. Children don’t come with a manual!
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Relationship Help
There are many reasons why a couple may go through a “rough patch”. Unexpected stresses happen to all couples, even the most loving and committed. Whether from stresses outside the relationship such as job loss, illness or loss in children or extended family, financial strain, conflict with children or extended family, or blended family strain, or from stresses within the relationship, such as infidelity, physical or mental illness, addiction, separation or divorce, unexpected pregnancy, moving house, etc, couples that survive such turbulent times tend to have similar characteristics which help to buffer coping strategies.
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Grief and Loss
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