Family Therapy

  Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally turbulent time for families, especially for children of all ages who have  very little  say on how divorce will affect their lives. How do you help your children through this  difficult time ?  Nataxja   Cini  MSW RSW   at Family-Therapy in Ottawa  stresses that helping your child through separation and divorce means  providing  extra reassuring emotional support, creating stability, and  maintaining  familiar routines for your children and teens. Initially separation and divorce can be  a difficult time  for everyone. Your children are vulnerable to feeling abandoned or responsible for your marriage breaking down no matter what their ages. Each child reacts differently.   How can I support my child through  my  separation and divorce ? Nataxja  suggests that it is essential to prioritize your child’s emotional needs as you all struggle through th...

  Constantly getting angry and exploding in rage, can cause health problems, such as high blood pressure, insomnia, and heart attack from the stress. Your mental health can also suffer if you are always angry. If you are having trouble controlling your anger, you should think about  if you need help with your anger management  before it affects your physical and mental health.  Health problems related to anger  When you get angry, your body releases stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones make your heart beat faster and your blood pressure rise. Over time, this can lead to high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease.  Getting angry also raises your risk of having a stroke. That’s because anger can cause your blood vessels to narrow, which reduces blood flow to the brain. A lack of blood flow can damage or destroy brain tissue, leading to a stroke.  If you have diabetes, getting angry can make it hard...

Therapy is a process in which you meet with a qualified counsellor to discuss your feelings, problems, and difficulties. Therapy helps you find solutions to the challenges you’re facing. It’s a non-judgmental space where you can explore your behaviours and habits to make changes that will help you live your best life. Counselling services in Ottawa help people with challenges of all kinds, whether it’s resolving a painful past, improving relationships, or dealing with mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety. Reach out for support to get solutions and help with handling all that life brings . Contact us today for an appointment to get started in therapy. Originally Posted on Family Therapy .