Law Enforcement and Military Personnel Benefit from Online Therapy

Online therapy offers a resource for officers and military personnel concerned about privacy and confidentiality, factors essential to those who fear negative career effects for those who seek help. Online counseling allows clients to receive counseling from the comfort of their own home, in a confidential...

Teaching the Public to Prevent Suicide

May 07, 2011 – The College of Mental Health Counselling at http://www.ctihalifax.com has prepared steps for the general public to prevent suicide of friends and family members. Just as CPR has been promoted to save lives, it is vital that the general public knows how to assess and prevent suicide. Here...

Lessons From Littleton

With the recent anniversary of the Columbine School shooting I want to share some thoughts that remain true today. I loved my community in Columbine – Littleton, Colorado. I moved there in 1985 to work, live and raise my children. I picked this place because it is beautiful, has nice homes and is a...

Helping a Loved One Suffering from Depression

Yesterday I saw a woman who was referred to me by her doctor because although her medical tests had come back negative, she was clearly suffering from some kind of physical illness, an illness her doctor had diagnosed as depression. She couldn’t sleep. She couldn’t eat. Her arms and legs ached....

Confidentiality in Therapy

Is the information discussed in therapy kept private? One of the most frequently asked questions about therapy is: “Will what I tell the therapist be kept private and confidential?” The answer is “yes.” You have a right to expect absolute privacy and confidentiality in therapy....