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ADHD and Marriage: How EFT Couples Counselling Can Help Couples Affected by ADHD
Navigating marriage with ADHD can feel overwhelming, with challenges like communication breakdowns, emotional disconnect, and frustration. At Williamson & Associates, our Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples offers a path to understanding, connection, and renewed partnership. Discover how EFT can help you and your partner overcome the unique dynamics of ADHD and build a stronger, more supportive relationship.
Polyvagal Theory and Trauma Therapy
Discover how Polyvagal Theory informs trauma therapy at Williamson & Associates. Understand how trauma affects the nervous system and learn strategies to heal and regulate your emotional state.
Perinatal Depression & Anxiety: Impact on Individuals and Couples and How Therapy Can Help
Becoming a parent is a significant transition filled with joy and challenges. Explore the realities of postpartum and perinatal mental health, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Learn how to identify symptoms and seek support. Explore how perinatal depression and anxiety affect new parents, both individually and as a couple. Understand the emotional toll, relationship dynamics, and the importance of seeking support.
Healing Driving Anxiety and Emotional Trauma from Motor Vehicle Accidents: How EMDR, ART, and SE Therapy Can Help
Discover how EMDR, ART, and Somatic Experiencing (SE) can help heal driving anxiety and emotional traumafter a motor vehicle accident. Learn about these evidence-based therapies at Williamson & Associates in Olds, Alberta.
What Happens if PTSD is Left Untreated in a Child? Understanding the Long-Term Effects and How Therapy Can Help
Learn the signs of PTSD in children, what happens if PTSD goes untreated in children and how early trauma therapy can prevent long-term emotional and physical effects. Discover trauma therapy options and how Williamson & Associates supports healing for children and families in Olds, Alberta.
Is Your Child’s Anger, Anxiety?
Is your child’s anger masking anxiety? Discover how anxiety may be driving their outbursts and learn effective strategies to help. Williamson and Associates offers expert therapy for kids and teens in Olds, Alberta.
Why Allowing Yourself to Feel Emotions Is as Vital as Drinking Water
Discover balance and emotional well-being with Williamson & Associates’ counselling services in Olds, Alberta. Our skilled therapists help you navigate complex emotions, identify triggers, and develop healthy coping strategies to live a more fulfilled life.
Coping with Infertility: Challenges for Individuals and Couples
Struggling with infertility can take a toll on your emotional well-being and relationships. Discover support through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFIT & EFCT) at Williamson & Associates in Olds, Alberta.
The Lifelong Benefits of Therapy for Mental Health
Therapy offers lasting benefits for mental health by helping people manage stress, improve communication, boost self-esteem, and heal from trauma. At Williamson & Associates in Olds, Alberta, we provide long-term support to enhance emotional well-being and foster personal growth.
Understanding Different Attachment Styles and Their Impact on Relationships
Discover the four main attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and how they shape your romantic and interpersonal relationships. Understanding your attachment style can help improve communication and foster deeper connections.
Why Traditional Once-a-Week Therapy Might Not be Enough
Wondering if attending therapy twice a week is too much? Learn how the right therapy frequency can enhance your mental health journey and why twice-weekly sessions might be the key to faster, more effective results.
Understanding ADHD in Adults: Embracing Your Neurodivergent Strengths in Therapy
Explore how ADHD affects adults and discover the unique strengths of a neurodivergent mind. Learn how therapy at Williamson & Associates can help you manage symptoms, heal from past experiences, and unlock your full potential.
Privacy and Comfort: Seeking Online Therapy from Your Own Home
Are you too busy with daily life to make time for your mental health despite knowing you should? Perhaps the thought of running into someone you know at your therapist's office makes you uncomfortable, or maybe you live in a remote area where traveling to appointments is inconvenient. Whether you're juggling work and personal commitments or facing logistical challenges, prioritizing self-care can be tough.
However, your mental well-being is crucial. With Williamson & Associates, you can access convenient, flexible online therapy sessions that fit your schedule, allowing you to focus on your mental health from the comfort of your own home. Discover how online therapy differs from traditional therapy, and why it's a game-changer for anyone looking to improve their mental health while enjoying the privacy and comfort of their own space.
How Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Can Transform Mental Health
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) can provide structured support and practical skills for those struggling with intense emotions, impulsive behaviours, or relationships. At Williamson & Associates Counselling, DBT is tailored to meet the needs of various populations, including children, teens, neurodivergent individuals, and professionals. Whether you're dealing with workplace stress, grief, or depression, DBT offers a path toward emotional regulation and improved mental health.
Overcoming Anxiety and Compulsions: A Guide to the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Protocol
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex condition that can significantly impact daily life. Williamson & Associates Counselling in Alberta offers a structured treatment protocol to provide effective relief. This approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and mindfulness techniques to address the root causes of OCD, reduce anxiety, and minimize compulsive behaviors. CBT helps individuals identify and challenge the intrusive thoughts that drive obsessions and compulsions, replacing them with more positive coping strategies. ERP, a specialized form of CBT, involves gradually exposing individuals to anxiety-provoking situations, allowing them to confront their fears without resorting to compulsive behaviors. This comprehensive protocol empowers individuals to break the cycle of OCD, leading to reduced anxiety and increased confidence in managing their symptoms.
Body-Focused Expressive Arts Trauma Therapy for Adolescents & Adults
Meet Nadia, an expert at Williamson & Associates Counselling in Alberta in Body-Focused Expressive Arts Trauma Therapy for adolescents and adults. She has advanced training from the Prairie Institute of Expressive Arts Therapy, specializing in guiding individuals through safe trauma processing using creative approaches.
How Accelerated Resolution Therapy Can Help Heal Trauma
Explore how Accelerated Resolution Trauma Therapy by Williamson & Associates Counselling in Alberta, can help in healing trauma. Discover the benefits and process of this effective therapeutic approach.
Meet Our Therapist Nadia
Meet our therapist Nadia, dedicated to helping kids, teens, college students, women, men, couples and families learn more about managing their OCD, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting and relationship challenges.
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