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Articles about Anxiety & Stress


Helping Your Child Deal With Temporary Separation

By Rosamond Chan, MC, RCC

“Temporary separation” refers to the period of time where a caregiver is to be absent or unavailable for any duration of time, perhaps due to illness, work, or temporary foster care.

Although children may not act out behaviourally to the separation, there are certainly emotional reactions occurring within the child:
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Struggling with Anxiety

By Pablee Wong, MC, RCC, RMFT, RPT-S

Struggling with anxiety can be a very frustrating, unpleasant and exhausting experience. Daily routines may be hindered or delayed, physical symptoms may draw unwanted attention, even enjoyable activities may require extra effort to actualize. Anxiety could potentially be a significant roadblock to an otherwise carefree life. If left unattended, anxiety can become a distressing problem to live with.

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Warning Signs of Suicide

By Pablee Wong, MC, RCC, RMFT, RPT-S

Warning Signs of Suicide:

  • Sudden weight gain or weight loss
  • Feeling depressed, down or hopeless
  • Experiencing frequent sadness and is often teary
  • Drastic changes in behaviour
  • Talks about life not worth living or life being meaningless, etc
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