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7 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Spouse
As per the data from 2016 census, nearly 14 per cent of Canadians live alone as compared to 1.8 per cent in 1951. The major reason behind this gradual fall is unhappy relationships. The overall marriage rate is also on a decline, which poses a simple...
6 Things You Must Do Before Deciding To End Your Marriage
As per the report of the Family Justice Working Group, in 2016 the annual number of divorce cases in Canada was approximately 70,000. As per their study, 33% of the first marriages end up in divorce. With the growing number of divorce cases, it is important that we…
Tell-tale Signs That Your Child Needs a Therapist for Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues in children are becoming a serious problem nowadays. As per the report of Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 in every 7 children experiences a mental illness during early age. These statistics pose a real concern for the parents. Visible wounds…
Tips to Managing a Relationship when your Spouse has Bipolar Disorder
If you are married to someone who is suffering from a bipolar disorder, you know that it is a rough ride at times. Having a spouse with bipolar can put the other partner in the role of caretaker in a relationship.
Did You Know Mood Disorders and Anxiety Disorders are Two Different Things?
Two of the most common mental health problems among people are mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Mood and anxiety disorders mainly occur due to the complex interplay of various psychological, biological, genetic, social and economic factors. According to...
Strategies for Dealing with Workplace Anxiety
Stress is a part and parcel of job-life. Chronic stress can lead to long-term anxiety disorders. Many of us develop severe workplace anxiety because of the stressful work environment. 4 out of 10 employees acknowledge stress as a mental health issue. Workplace stress...
Grieving for your baby after a stillbirth
A stillbirth can be emotionally traumatic for both parents. It shatters the hopes and dreams and changes the lives forever. Initial feelings of shock and confusion are combined with questions: What is the reason? Why me? Lack of support can add to the overwhelming...
Domestic Violence Counselling
The Family Enhancement Centre is a leading provider of counselling services for domestic violence related issues in Brampton, Mississauga, Niagara Falls and Orangeville. We have a team of highly experienced therapists who are able to offer domestic violence...
How does counselling help?
Counselling is a kind of talking therapy which allows a person to discuss and talk about their problems and feelings in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment. It is a facilitative process where a trained therapist provides you the opportunity to talk...
Tips to Control & Manage Anger
While anger is a perfectly normal, healthy emotion, it can create big problems for you and those around you if it goes out of control. Chronic anger can have serious consequences for your relationships, your health, and your state of mind. Given below are some tips...
Play Therapy Room
Welcome to the play therapy room at The Family Enhancement Centre! The room is designed to help children learn through play and expressive techniques. It combines elements of play therapy, art and sand therapy and brings imagination and creative...
Let’s End the Stigma Around Mental Illness
Dear friends, It was Bell Let’s Talk Day yesterday (28 January). This is a multi-year charitable program in which Bell has committed over $100 million to support different types of mental health organizations, large and small, from all parts of Canada. The objective...
Chronic Anxiety & Stress Ups Risk of Depression & Even Dementia
A new study suggests that people who are suffering from chronic anxiety and stress are at increased risk of developing depression and even dementia. The study findings show an "extensive overlap" of the brain's neural activity in anxiety, stress and fear that may...
5 Tips to divorce proof your marriage
Marriage counsellors at The Family Enhancement Centre advice five tips for a happy married life and avoid becoming a statistic in divorce records. Our marriage therapists have been providing counselling to couples in Brampton, Mississauga, Niagara Falls and...
6 Effective Ways to Beat Anxiety Today
All of us know what it’s like to feel anxious – the anxiety in your mind before a first date, the uneasiness you feel when your supervisor is angry, and the way your heart pounds if you believe you’re in danger. Anxiety triggers you to take action. It gears you up to...
7 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Spouse
As per the data from 2016 census, nearly 14 per cent of Canadians live alone as compared to 1.8 per cent in 1951. The major reason behind this gradual fall is unhappy relationships. The overall marriage rate is also on a decline, which poses a simple...
6 Things You Must Do Before Deciding To End Your Marriage
As per the report of the Family Justice Working Group, in 2016 the annual number of divorce cases in Canada was approximately 70,000. As per their study, 33% of the first marriages end up in divorce. With the growing number of divorce cases, it is important that we…
Tell-tale Signs That Your Child Needs a Therapist for Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues in children are becoming a serious problem nowadays. As per the report of Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 in every 7 children experiences a mental illness during early age. These statistics pose a real concern for the parents. Visible wounds…
Tips to Managing a Relationship when your Spouse has Bipolar Disorder
If you are married to someone who is suffering from a bipolar disorder, you know that it is a rough ride at times. Having a spouse with bipolar can put the other partner in the role of caretaker in a relationship.