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Here we offer insight on the best ways to approach trauma, and teach you the skills we’ve learned to handle chronic illness. And you’ll also find free counselling resources to put them into action.

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The Benefits of Focusing on Breathing
Elysia Bronson MA RCC Elysia Bronson MA RCC

The Benefits of Focusing on Breathing

Focusing on breathing is a simple yet powerful technique for grounding and containment. Breathing is a subtle sensation in the face of a powerful emotion. By focusing on breath, people can slow down their heart rate and mind chatter, and in turn, feel more relaxed and in control. When people practice focusing on breathing regularly, they can develop a deeper awareness of their breathing patterns and learn to regulate their emotions through breath

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How Health Counselling works with Chronic Illness
Elysia Bronson MA RCC Elysia Bronson MA RCC

How Health Counselling works with Chronic Illness

Grieving losses is a big part of living with a chronic illness and one of the hardest parts. As its noticing that pieces of your identity can change when you lose both your abilities and roles at the same time. It can be scary and painful. Emotions that come with this are same as grief and can hit you at any time. This is important to recognize and make space for when we do chronic illness counseling. We work to help our clients come to acceptance of both the disorder and themselves and we’re committed to be your mental health support throughout your journey. Whether your a caregiver, or looking for support for family members, or parents of kids with significant medical/developmental. We provide online counselling all over Canada.

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