Blog – Grow Well Counselling

Coping with a New Diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder

April 1, 2025

Improving relationships when you have a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can feel challenging, but it is absolutely possible with self-awareness, effort, and support. Here are some strategies that might help: 1. Learn about BPD and self-awareness Understanding your condition is key to managing your relationships. BPD can affect how you feel, think, and act, often causing intense emotional reactions, difficulty with boundaries, fear of abandonment, and challenges with self-identity. By educating yourself on these aspects, you can start to recognize your triggers and reactions before they escalate. This awareness is the first step in improving your relationships. 2. Therapy and treatment Therapy, especially Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), is one of the most effective treatments for BPD. DBT focuses on building skills

Discover Your Inner World with Therapy: It’s Like the Movie Inside Out for Real Life!

March 5, 2025

Have you ever felt like there’s a part of you that’s holding you back from being your true self? Or like you’re caught in a tug-of-war inside, with different emotions or voices pulling you in opposing directions? What if there was a way to better understand why that’s happening and how to create peace within yourself? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, is a transformative approach that can help you make sense of your internal world and find balance at your own pace and in an emotionally tolerable way. In the movie, Inside Out, we see how emotions like joy, sadness, anger, fear, and disgust interact to influence Riley’s behavior. IFS takes a similar approach but

Why is it important to find the right fit when choosing a therapist?

February 24, 2025

Every therapist is different and utilizes different modalities and perspectives when counselling. Different people respond to different styles and modalities. We have a team of unique and excellent therapists and we want to help you find the right therapist for YOU! Some tips to help you ensure you’re with the right therapist are:

Relationship Tips

February 10, 2025

As Valentine’s Day approaches, here are some relationship tips to help your relationship with your loved ones thrive. These are applicable for a romantic relationship or a child or other family member. When interpreting your partner’s actions and words, be intentional to actively believe they’re coming from a positive place instead of jumping to negative assumptions. Doing this will help build trust, create an atmosphere of open communication, and reduces negativity. Sue Johnson, the creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and responsiveness between partners for a healthy, lasting relationship. According to her, it’s not just about love but about creating a secure emotional bond that allows both partners to feel safe, valued, and understood.

Postpartum Mental Wellness Support

January 30, 2025

Becoming a new mom is a transformative experience, but it can also bring unexpected challenges. Postpartum depression (PPD) affects many mothers in the first year after childbirth, leaving them feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected. For moms struggling with PPD, self-care is more than just a luxury—it’s an essential part of healing and regaining balance. Here are some key self-care practices that can help new moms manage PPD and prioritize their well-being.

Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Fatigue

January 22, 2025

Are you caring for a family member with a chronic or terminal illness? Check out the article below for some tips to prioritize your own mental health, which is important! You can also reach out to book a counselling session with Mark who works with clients who are caretakers of chronically or terminally ill family members. Call 902-812-1717 or email office@growwellcounselling.ca to set up a FREE 15 minute consult with Mark. Being a caregiver for a family member with a chronic illness is both a rewarding and challenging role. While the love and commitment to support your loved one are admirable, it’s important to remember that your own mental health needs to be prioritized as well. Without proper self-care, caregivers

How to Protect your Mental Health from Toxic Family Members this Holiday

December 19, 2024

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Session	Type	Time	Price
Initial Telehealth “Meet-and-Greet”	Phone or Video	15 mins	FREE
Individual Counselling Session		50 mins	$175
Individual 90-Minute Session		80 mins	$225
Family and Couples Session		50 mins	$200
Family and Couples 90-Minute Session		80 mins	$250
Family and Couples 2-Hour Session		105 mins	$300
Counselling Sessions with Intern (all types)		50 mins	$50
Group Rate (per person)		50 mins	$40
Telehealth Session	Video	Same fees as individual, couples, and family sessions
Document Production	Print, Email, Fax		$25
Report Writing		1 Hour	$175
Court Appearance		per hour	$250
Cancellation Fees Appointments cancelled the day before the scheduled appointment will incur a $50 charge. Same day cancellations or no-show are subject to the full session fee.