The Parish Outreach to Senior’s project has been a really impactful initiative in Simcoe County and Peel Dufferin....
Increasing Access to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Ontario
What We're Doing CFSSC has been taking part in an exciting new pilot initiative called the Increasing Access to...
Top 10 Anxiety Management Techniques
The following was adapted from Margaret Wehrenberg's book Ten Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques. ...
Intimacy and its Importance in Relationships
Today's blog is by CFSSC Clinician, Lisa Pelletier The topic of intimacy comes up a lot in couples counselling. Many...
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County is Opening a Huntsville Walk-In Counselling Clinic
CFSSC is opening a Walk-In Counselling Clinic in Huntsville on Friday January 12th. FREE Walk-In Counselling Services...
Using Grounding to Detach from Emotional Pain
Source: Lisa Najavits, PhD WHAT IS GROUNDING? Grounding is a set of simple strategies to detach from emotional...
CFSSC Stories – Kristen – Anxiety Counselling
*The name of the client has been changed to protect confidentiality Kristen is a college student who has endured a lot...
Dealing with Holiday Blues
The winter holiday season, including Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's, is typically a fun and happy time for most,...
A new way to get informed about CFSSC’s Walk-In Counselling clinics
CFSSC has partnered with ConnexOntario You can now get connected with Walk-In Counselling services through...
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 Dragon Boat Team Needs Your Help!
CFSSC team, The Holy Rowers, are set to compete in the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival August 26, 2017. Each team member...
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...
Seniors Outreach Project in Simcoe County
New Parish Outreach to Seniors Project The definition of isolation is broad, and the program is designed to provide...
CFSSC Stories – Theresa – Depression Counselling
*Please note the name in this story has been changed for privacy of the client* “Theresa” suffered from depression....
Supporting Our Youth’s Mental Health
Today's blog was written by the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Supporting our Youth’s Mental Health The YMCA is dedicated to...