*The name of the client has been changed to protect confidentiality Kristen is a college student who has endured a lot...
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Dealing with Holiday Blues
The winter holiday season, including Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's, is typically a fun and happy time for most,...
Managing Conflict Well: Listening Before Reacting
Today's blog was written by one of our in-house clinicians: Ricky Giesbrecht, MA, RP, CCC. Conflict can be messy,...
How Exercise Can Help with Homework
Today's blog is courtesy of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka School is back in full swing and that means homework! Many...
Feel Bad for the Bully
Feel Bad for the Bully - Why? Bullies usually bully to compensate for deeply-seated insecurities. A gaping hole in...
Our Outgoing Board President Looks Back
A message from outgoing CFSSC Board President - Maureen Shave (2011-2017) Over the past six years, my fellow Directors...
9 Reasons Why Communication Fails
When an argument arises between someone and their significant other, child or another family members, often failed...
CFSSC Stories – Sean – Family Counselling
Family Counselling for Youth Twelve year old Sean* was referred to Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County by a...
CFSSC Stories – Greg – Domestic Violence
Counselling for Domestic Violence Greg* was referred to CFSSC for anger management due to his abusive relationship...
CFSSC Stories – Theresa – Depression Counselling
*Please note the name in this story has been changed for privacy of the client* “Theresa” suffered from depression....
CFSSC Client Stories – Judith and John – Couples Counselling
Judith and John were mandated to attend couples counselling after one of their weekly arguments got physical and...
Interview with CFSSC Board Member – Maureen Shave
In this interview, CFSSC Board Member Maureen Shave explains what it is like to be a board member for a charitable...
CFSSC Stories – Jim – Walk-In Counselling
*Please note the name in this story has been changed for privacy of the client* "I came to a walk-in clinic at...
CFSSC Stories – Mark – Youth Counselling
Mark’s family brought him to CFSSC for youth counselling when he was 16. At that time, he was skipping more classes at...
CFSSC Stories – Alan – Walk-In Counselling
"My wife Elaine and I had been separated for about 6 months when she told me she wanted a divorce. I’d been hoping we...
CFSSC Stories – Heather – Individual Counselling
"I came to the Walk-in Counselling Clinic looking for help because I was having difficulty sleeping; I found I was...
CFSSC Stories – Jeff – Individual Counselling
In the summer of 2015, Jeff lived only to feed his addictions. He'd lost his business, his friends and his family....
CFSSC Stories: Matt and Sandra – Relationship and Individual Counselling
Matt and Sandra (names have been changed to protect privacy), a young couple in their 20’s attended one of our walk-in...
How To Deal With The Holiday Blues
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of happiness, but for many, it is far from this. Unrealistic expectations,...
Couples Counselling: A Formula for Healthier Communication
Couples Therapy: What you can do before Allow me to set the stage: two partners are bickering over some basic...