Blog of Gary J. Meiers, Ph.D., Jo Ann Hammond-Meiers, Ph.D., and Associates Ltd.

Raising Canada, “One-third of children in Canada do not enjoy a safe and healthy childhood, and one in three Canadians report experiencing abuse before the age of 15.” By age 15, if there was nobody to help intervene or assist, the trauma sets in and is much harder to recover

4.6% of Canadians have an anxiety disorder. It’s one of the most common mental health issues in the country. It’s even more common if you have other mental health disorders, and treating one provides relief from the others. Have you ever wondered, “what is anxiety?” The simplest answer is that it’s

The decision to start couples therapy is a difficult one. It requires that you accept your current situation and make a combined effort to move forward.  Simply attending couples therapy isn’t enough, however. Several things impact the efficacy of your couple’s therapy. We will look through some of those factors,

Do you sometimes struggle to understand your partner? In a relationship, emotional intelligence is vital for a healthy, happy long-term relationship. It is also an area that many men and women struggle with. So, what is emotional intelligence? This is the ability to recognize, understand and control emotions. It is

Edmonton has seen a significant rise in drug poisoning deaths when it comes to addiction. In fact, in 2020, 456 Edmontonians lost their lives to overdose. This number is almost double that of 2019. The cycle of addiction can affect anyone at any time. So, while it’s thought that one

One in five Canadians will have a mental illness at one point in their life. Some will have chronic issues, while others will experience acute trauma, receive treatment, and get better. Mental illnesses are some of the deadliest medical conditions that exist, and treatment for them can be literally life-saving.

Did you know that in a study of 87 countries, Canada was found to have the 29th highest divorce rate? Conflict is one of many reasons for ended marriages. But did you know that the sources of these conflicts may start long before the relationships themselves? Your family of origin

Childhood is meant to be a time of innocence, growth, and exploration. However, all too often, that idyllic path can be ruined by a traumatic experience. In fact, three-fifths of children are likely to experience a traumatic event. Childhood trauma is a serious issue that can continue to affect individuals

Nearly 70% of Canadians have experienced a traumatic event in their life.  Trauma is defined as a deeply disturbing event or experience, such as a death, illness, or anything life-threatening that changes a person’s life. While many people experience trauma, not everyone reaches out for help.  If you think you

COVID-19 has had a huge impact on nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Research shows that the pandemic has specifically had a huge impact on women’s mental health. Many of us are dealing with job losses, business closures, or the loss of loved ones. Long-term health issues caused by COVID

Anxiety is far worse than simply being worried about something. It’s a mental health disorder that can have far-reaching effects in a person’s life. 41 percent of Canadians identify as a person who struggles with anxiety. It’s also not just a mental health problem. You need to be aware of the

Child counselling offers invaluable insight into your child’s social, emotional, and mental health. If your child has been feeling low for a long time now, you can bring him or her to our team of experienced, registered psychologists. For some people, feelings of sadness go away in some days, but

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is an effective anxiety therapy for removing the effects of trauma. It is an eight-stage process that targets the past, present, and future of the patients along with the negative experiences in their lives. If you are looking to attend an EMDR therapy

Trauma is an emotional and psychological response to an extremely distressing event. Most people will experience trauma at some point in their lives. In certain situations, the effects of trauma can be long-lasting and have the potential to interfere with your day-to-day functioning even years after the event. At Gary

Depression is a common mood disorder that affects one out of every eight Canadians. It can greatly change how you feel about the world and how you go through your day-to-day life. If you are dealing with depression in Edmonton, you are certainly not alone and you are certainly not

Counselling is not just for adults. Children, too, can develop emotional and behavioural problems that require professional psychological treatment. Unfortunately, many children who could benefit from the help of a mental health professional do not receive it. The earlier that children who need help receive child counselling in Edmonton, the