Posts Tagged by anger

Anger Management and Its Silver Lining

Anger Management Counseling and Anger’s Silver Lining. A GoodTherapy.org News Summary Because of a few high-profile individuals, anger management and aggressive outbursts have been in the public spotlight recently. They’ve spurred conversations about what anger is, what it means to lose control, and how to deal with anger. In some cases, people are also beginning… more

Anger Management: Anger Issues and Types

This is a very good article I found on Anger Issues and Types. When a client begins anger management counselling with me they complete 2 questionairres to determine: The main 2 types of anger they experience and, The degree to which they have a tendency to “Turn Anger Inward”. Then we move forward with a… more

Drug and Alcohol Helpline

As a trained therapist, with experience in the addictions field, I help people with substance abuse and addiction issues in one-on-one counselling. Sometimes individuals want (or require) intensive treatment or detox assistance.  Here is the contact information for Addictions Services in Ottawa. Rory  ************************************* Addiction Services of Ottawa This bilingual organization is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and… more

Types of Childhood Abuse

Reposted from the blog of Darlene Barriere. http://www.child-abuse-effects.com/types-of-emotional-abuse.html There are six types of emotional abuse:     »  rejecting     »  isolating     »  ignoring     »  corrupting     »  exploiting     »  terrorizing One type of emotional abuse that warrants a section of its own is witnessing family violence. Due to the ever-increasing statistics of family violence, I’ve treated this topic separately. You’ll find it below underterrorizing.   Types… more

Myths of Psychotherapy: Mental Health

Myths of Psychotherapy: #2 « Mental Health. By Thomas L. Schwartz, MD Psychotherapy, talk therapy, and counseling are all terms used when treatment revolves around a patient talking to a therapist every week. This series of blogs aims to evaluate some common myths about getting therapy for one’s mental or emotional symptoms. The first post… more

ADHD: It’s not just kids who suffer

It’s not just kids who suffer from ADHD – The Globe and Mail. From Monday’s Globe and Mail Published Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011 7:30PM EDT In the last decade, there has been an explosion of cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder among Canadian children. Everyone knows a Grade 2 student who cannot stop fidgeting in… more

My sister’s ticked that I’m not happy about her pregnancy

My sister’s ticked that I’m not happy about her pregnancy – The Globe and Mail. David Eddie: Damage Control The question My sister is pregnant. Again. She just bought a home (in the burbs), but is deep in debt. The house needs all kinds of renovations, and both she and her husband work two jobs.… more