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Never stop learning with our blog bites. Here, we'll share strategies and insights into counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and common concerns. From relaxation strategies and self-improvement tools to managing anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, as well as introductions to different therapeutic approaches, we’ve got it all covered!

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Permission to Feel: How Emotional Intelligence Supports Healing and Mental Health

Many people come to counselling not because something dramatic has happened, but because life feels quietly overwhelming. Stress lingers, emotions feel hard to manage, and it becomes difficult to name what’s really going on inside. Emotional intelligence offers a way to understand and work with these inner experiences — and can be a powerful missing piece in healing. Counsellor, Paula Brunning, explores how emotional intelligence can support healing and lasting change.

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Parenting, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Children, Emotion, Tantrums, Anger Issues, Anger Management The Counselling Place Parenting, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development, Children, Emotion, Tantrums, Anger Issues, Anger Management The Counselling Place

Little People, Big Emotions: How to Support Your Child’s Emotional Development

Parenting is full of surprises — from joyful milestones to emotional meltdowns over the “wrong” sandwich cut. In this blog, psychologist & parenting coach, Stacey explores why children experience such big emotions, how parents can support them with empathy and calm, and why these moments are essential for raising resilient, emotionally healthy humans.

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