The Importance of Boundaries
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The Importance of Boundaries

What does it mean by setting a boundary? What are the different types of boundaries? What are the benefits of setting boundaries? Learn more by reading this blog by counsellor Mac Houssaini.

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How To Set A Boundary
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How To Set A Boundary

Learn some key tips on how to successfully set a boundary. By setting boundaries, you are taking care of your mental health and learning to have healthy relationships.

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Counselling for Teens
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Counselling for Teens

I offer a safe space for teenagers to feel heard. Most teens feel alot better after getting things off their chest and having their feelings validated. I try to provide self awareness and may offer different perspectives to help alleviate stress.

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Why Self-Worth Matters And 6 Ways To Improve It
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Why Self-Worth Matters And 6 Ways To Improve It

Uncover the hidden power of self-worth! This heartfelt guide offers you a roadmap to discovering your true value and boosting your self-esteem, lighting up your path to a brighter, more fulfilling future.

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How to reduce depression symptoms without medications
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How to reduce depression symptoms without medications

In this post, I will discuss the internal and external triggers of depression. Internal is everything that happens within ourselves including our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. The external is everything that happens in our lives and how we relate to our environment. I will also list common symptoms of depression and suggest some things that might help alleviate depression symptoms.

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7 tips & tricks on managing your OCD
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7 tips & tricks on managing your OCD

Here are 7 tips and tricks on managing your OCD. My name is Mac and I am an OCD counsellor in Maple Ridge. I hope this blog post on OCD will create awareness and help others overcome their anxiety struggles.

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What is Perfectionism? and How to overcome it
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What is Perfectionism? and How to overcome it

A perfectionist feels that they need to be perfect in order to get validation from others. They are very hard on themselves and their standards are very strict, rigid, and sometimes unrealistic. Even after the perfectionist achieves their goal, there is usually a feeling of not being “good” enough. Their negative self talk often leads them to extreme anxiousness or depression.

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Social Anxiety in a nutshell
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Social Anxiety in a nutshell

Social anxiety is extreme distress or impairment due to the fear of being judged negatively by others. Oftentimes the person with social anxiety doesn’t want their anxiety symptoms to be seen by others.

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