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Discovering the Heart of Edmonton
At Benchmark Counselling, we believe that mental health and well-being are closely linked to our environment and community. And there’s lots to see and experience in Edmonton—from festivals to arts and culture, outdoor markets, and local breweries; this city is full of life and excitement.
How EMDR Tackles Anxiety—And Wins
If you’re seeking a way to move beyond the grip of anxiety, EMDR may be the key to unlocking a calmer, more balanced life.
Online Therapy: The Top 5 Reasons It’s Your Ultimate Mental Health Support
Online therapy is here to save the day with unmatched convenience, flexibility, and accessibility while delivering top-notch mental health support.
Dive into our latest blog post to discover the top five reasons why we're absolutely smitten with online therapy—and why you will be, too!
Therapy: How to Tell It's Actually Working
How do you tell if therapy is actually working? Here are some signs to look out for.
How To Handle Family Dynamics This Holiday Season
The holiday season can serve up a hefty dose of stress, particularly when it comes to navigating the intricacies of family dynamics amidst our already jam-packed schedules. So, how do you handle family dynamics this holiday season? Check out these suggestions.
Supercharge Your Happiness Hormones
We want to help you supercharge those happiness hormones! If you need a happiness boost, use these tips to increase your brain's production of key mood hormones.
3 Keys To Well-Being: An Emotional Upgrade
Whether you're battling a looming work deadline, a to-do list that stretches to infinity, or a pack of grumpy kiddos, one thing's for sure: overwhelm is no joke. And in the midst of overwhelm, we often slip into the "I'm stuck" mindset.
Check out our Three Keys To Well-Being which may just bring you more balance, bliss, and an emotional upgrade!
Stress And Anxiety: 5 Strategies To Keep Your Cool
Chronic stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on both your body and mind. But there are ways to manage stress and anxiety in your day-to-day life—and surprisingly, we can master the art of reigning in these emotions. Here are our top 5 strategies to keep your cool and let the waves of calm wash over you.
Top 5 Things To “Get Over” In Couples Therapy
Top 5 things to “get over” in couples therapy so you can find your way back to each other.
Being Yourself
We all struggle with something at some point. If we look at our life, very simply, in a straightforward way, we see that it is marked with frustration and pain. This is because we are attempting to secure our relationship with the "world out there", by solidifying our experiences in some concrete way.
The Critic
We all have one: that ego or inner voice that judges all our behaviors and actions. Perhaps yours tells you that you are embarrassing or stupid or ugly or unlovable or…….? (Feel free to add your own particular brand of self-punishment here!)
Trouble With Teens
The problem is that our young are being told what to do and how to do it rather than nurtured towards their own unique calling. And so, they, the youth, don’t truly feel needed because they often feel they are simply living their family’s life or doing what society tells them, rather than their own.
Anxiety
Many of us come to counselling because we want to learn how to manage our anxiety. For those of us who suffer from bouts of extreme anxiety, we often think there is a secret to life that we just haven’t learnt yet: a secret that will let us get on with our lives without ever feeling anxious again.
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