Post-COVID Impact on Your Mental Health
Did you know that 54% of Canadians have reported that their mental health has suffered due to the pandemic? Even though we're entering a...
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PAUL JOHNSTON-PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION BLOG
Here at Paul Johnston-Psychology Professional Corporation, it is our sincere wish to help heal problems our patients are experiencing. But even if you’re not our patient, we’d like to do what we can to share our knowledge to help you manage issues you may be experiencing. That’s why we offer this blog. We will post articles on various topics that we hope can be of help to you in your day-to-day life.
Stress Statistics in 2022
Stress. It can lead to a host of physical and emotional difficulties that are ultimately much more dangerous for your health, and...
5 Top Tips for Managing Traumatic Stress
Did you know that around 7% of people experience traumatic stress at some point in their lives?From natural disasters to violent events...
Top 5 Facts You Need to Know About PTSD
Almost 4% of people in the U.S. have PTSD. Dealing it post-traumatic stress disorder is a challenging battle that unfortunately leaves...
Working From Home and Depression: What is the Connection?
Oh, how times have changed! Back in 2018, less than 10% of Canadian employers offered remote work to employees. Once the pandemic hit,...
Does Marriage Counseling Work? Here Is What You Should Expect
Most couples are aware that marriage is not easy. In fact, there is a one in three probability that a Canadian couple gets divorced....
Types of Counselling You Should Be Aware Of
Until recently, there was a stigma attached to people who sought therapy. Thankfully, this attitude has softened as our society...
Recognize When to Seek Help From a Mental Health Therapist
It is estimated that one out of every seven people in the world suffers from a mental or substance abuse disorder. That comes to over a...
4 Benefits of EMDR Therapy
EMDR is one of many types of therapy that aims to help people with trauma-related conditions find peace and move forward when they find...
3 Things to Look Out for In a Mental Health Therapist
Mental health difficulties affects tens of millions of people each year. That's why mental health therapists are so critical in today's...
Common Presenting Problems in Psychology
The number of people experiencing psychological distress is continuing to grow in Canada and around the world. Distress can manifest in...
Frequently Asked Questions about Counselling
Q: How Many Counselling Sessions Will I Need and How Often? Counselling can help you identify and overcome emotional difficulties. In...
Benefits of Couples Counselling
Your romantic relationship is one of the most important relationships in your life. However, even strong relationships encounter...
Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Problems like the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship or the fear of losing your job are quite stressful. You feel sad, scared...
Heal the Trauma: Treating PTSD
One of the areas Dr. Paul Johnston has a special interest in is treating people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you have...
Even the Happiest Couples Can Benefit from Counselling
Many people may think of couples counselling as a last resort, but the truth is, it can make almost any relationship stronger, even a...
Are You Experiencing Depression?
Feelings of sadness, anger and agitation are a completely normal part of the human experience. But if these feelings persist for more...
Evaluations Performed by a Forensic Psychologist
Thanks to our collective obsession with crime shows on television, the job of forensic psychologist is now a part of a lot of Canadians’...
Getting Help: What to Expect in Your First Counselling Session
Admitting to ourselves that we need help dealing with our mental or emotional state is no easy thing. It’s important to understand that...
Forensic Psychologists: What Do They Do?
Psychological difficulties and issues are common amongst people, whether in our neighbours, friends or even ourselves. These difficulties...
Managing Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are the most frequently seen problems in psychological services. Interestingly, they tend occur together so if you...
Overcoming Traumatic Experiences and What to Do Next
At our counselling centre in Thunder Bay, we commonly see clients who are experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties as a...
What Is Stopping You from Visiting a Counsellor?
Many Canadians struggle with emotional and psychological difficulties but do not seek help due to the stigma many feel is associated with...
How Marriage Counselling Can Help, Even for Happy Couples
In our society, there are many competing demands for time and attention. Despite our best intentions, this can lead to struggles within...
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