May01
Today’s blog was written by CFSSC Clinician Kelly Major, MSW, RSW. Living in the 21st century comes with many challenges and life stressors. Many people find their days filled with never-ending to-do lists of things they would like to accomplish while trying to manage the barriers that come up when trying to work towards their […]
Apr17
Today’s blog was written by CFSSC Clinician Royce Tucker, B.A. (Hons.) Psychology., M.C. Counselling Psychology., RP., C.C.C. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness has its origins in the Buddhist tradition as a way to focus consciousness, increase present moment awareness and develop compassion and kindness towards self and other beings. It’s more of a way of being, rather […]
Apr06
The Parish Outreach to Senior’s project has been a really impactful initiative in Simcoe County and Peel Dufferin. This project has helped to build community and relationships for seniors by providing them with social companionship. Catholic Family Services in Simcoe County and Peel Dufferin have partnered with 6 Parishes to provide this service through the […]
Mar19
What We’re Doing CFSSC has been taking part in an exciting new pilot initiative called the Increasing Access to Structured Psychotherapy (IASP) demonstration project. Currently, the project aims to increase the availability of evidence-based psychological treatments for individuals with mild to moderate depression and/or anxiety in Ontario. During participation in this project, clients access individual and/or […]
Feb26
The following was adapted from Margaret Wehrenberg’s book Ten Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques. Anxiety can be defined as a feeling of worry or nervousness related to a real or an imagined event. Brief anxiety can help us adapt to our environment by motivating and keeping us safe. For example, being cautious around an area […]
Feb15
Today’s blog is by CFSSC Clinician, Lisa Pelletier The topic of intimacy comes up a lot in couples counselling. Many couples often describe intimacy with their partners as being “lost” over time. Intimacy is defined as “a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group”. Intimacy in relationships In long-term relationships, couples often find they let intimacy slide or take it for granted. It is important […]
Jan10
CFSSC is opening a Walk-In Counselling Clinic in Huntsville on Friday January 12th. FREE Walk-In Counselling Services will be available every Friday from 9:30am-3:00pm at 348 Muskoka Road 3 North, Suite 102. This expansion will be the 6th CFSSC location where individuals, couples, and families can access FREE Walk-In Counselling services. CFSSC currently offers FREE […]
Jan04
Source: Lisa Najavits, PhD WHAT IS GROUNDING? Grounding is a set of simple strategies to detach from emotional pain (for example, drug cravings, self-harm impulses, anger, sadness). Distraction works by focusing outward on the external world—rather than inward toward the self. You can also think of it as “distraction”, centering,” “a safe place,” looking […]
Dec12
*The name of the client has been changed to protect confidentiality Kristen is a college student who has endured a lot of loss in the past few years. Both her mom and uncle passed away after long battles with cancer, her dog needed to be put down, and her boyfriend was recently let go from […]
Nov27
The winter holiday season, including Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s, is typically a fun and happy time for most, filled with parties, social gatherings and get-togethers with friends and family. However, for some, this time of the year is filled with sadness, self-reflection, stress, loneliness, and anxiety. “Holiday Blues” can affect those already living with […]
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