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Understanding Anxiety: When Coping Strategies Becomes Problematic

Anxiety doesn’t always show up as worry—it often hides in habits like avoidance, perfectionism, or the need for control. These behaviors may feel like being “overwhelmed” but can reinforce anxiety over time. Building self-awareness, taking small risks, and loosening rigid patterns can help. Therapies like CBT and DBT offer effective tools for lasting change.

When does Sadness turn into Depression?

Sadness is part of being human—but when it lingers or disrupts daily life, it could signal depression. This post explores its roots, symptoms, and how therapy can help.

School Refusal: When Anxiety Makes Going to School Feel Impossible

School refusal happens when a child or teen avoids school due to intense anxiety, often triggered by social fears, academic pressure, or separation from family. It may show up as physical complaints or emotional distress. This behavior is rooted in deep fear, not laziness or an attempt to manipulate.

Honouring Father’s Day: Complex emotions from reflecting on your dynamic with your father

Father’s Day can stir a wide range of emotions—from gratitude and connection to grief, absence, or unresolved tension. In therapy, we often explore how father-child relationships are shaped by not only individual dynamics but also cultural values and generational patterns. Approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) help youth and caregivers understand how early attachment experiences influence current relationships, and offer tools to heal and grow.

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