Blogs and Podcasts
Mindfulness and Mental Health: Enhancing Well-being with Counselling
In today's fast-paced, constantly connected society, it is all too easy to become overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or negative thoughts. Mindfulness, the practice of paying attention to the present moment nonjudgmentally and with curiosity, has emerged as a powerful...
Exploring the Benefits of Online Counselling and How It Can Support Your Mental Health Journey
As we continue to adapt to the ever-changing world, the need for accessible mental health care services is more critical than ever. Online counselling, also known as virtual counselling or teletherapy, has emerged as an effective and convenient solution for...
Strengthen Your Relationship with Couples Counselling: A Guide to Nurturing Stronger Bonds
Every relationship, regardless of its duration or nature, experiences challenges and periods of growth. Whether you're in the early stages of a budding romance or have been in a long-term commitment, navigating the intricacies of relationships can be daunting. It's...
Navigating Intimacy Through Queer-Inclusive Sex Therapy
By Kaitlin Petter. In recognizing and celebrating diverse expressions of love and intimacy, the need for specialized and inclusive sex therapy for queer individuals has never been more evident. This blog post aims to shed light on the unique challenges faced by the...
Manage Stress with Mindfulness-Based Counselling: A Healthy Approach to Counteracting Stress
In today's fast-paced world, stress is a common occurrence that affects many individuals. Stress, while a normal part of human experience, can lead to serious mental and physical health complications if not properly managed. Thus, finding effective strategies to cope...
Parenting and Behavioural Consultation – Building Resilience and Confidence
Parenting is a timeless journey filled with challenges, triumphs, learning experiences, and growth opportunities – both for the parent and child. During this journey, one of the most valuable gifts parents can offer their children is building resilience, emotional...
Navigating Intimacy: A Comprehensive Guide to Sex Therapy
By Kaitlin Petter. In a world where conversations around intimacy and sexual health are often shrouded in secrecy and discomfort, the field of sex therapy emerges as a beacon of support, guidance, and understanding. Sex therapy is a specialized form of counseling that...
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT): A brief overview
Article by Tara Anton
DBT was created by Marsha Lindham in the 1990s from the foundational concepts of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. CBT’s theoretical framework stems from Behaviourism and Social Learning Theory. At its roots, DBT is a trauma-informed therapy…
Navigating Identity and Self-Discovery: How Counselling Can Support Your Personal Growth Journey
The journey of personal growth and self-discovery is a unique, ongoing, and often challenging process as we strive to understand ourselves better and align our lives with our truest values and aspirations. For many individuals, embarking on this journey can be...
Coping with Grief and Loss: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Crossroads Collective’s Counsellors
Grief and loss are complex emotional experiences that can affect individuals in many ways, often overwhelming even the most resilient among us. Coping with the pain and emotional turmoil of losing a loved one, a job, or facing any significant life change demands...