The Headwaters Therapy Blog
Resources, tips, and articles to help you overcome trauma, manage emotions, and maintain healthy realtionships.
How to Be Less Hard on Yourself: Learning Self-Compassion
If you’re someone who holds yourself to high standards, pushes yourself hard, or feels like nothing you do is ever quite good enough, you’re not the only one. Many people find it much easier to be patient, understanding, and forgiving toward others — and yet when it comes to ourselves, that same gentleness feels difficult to provide.
How to Talk to Your Partner About Going to Couples Counselling (When they don’t want to go)
There are often very understandable reasons why someone might not be open to couples counselling. And while it doesn’t mean you have to stop wanting or needing that support, it can be helpful to try to understand where they’re coming from — and give some thought about how to approach the conversation in a new way.
How Often Should You Come to Counselling?
One of the most common questions people ask when starting therapy is, How often should I come? The answer is that it really depends on what you’re hoping to work through, how much support you need, and how counselling fits into your life. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but understanding the different options can help you decide what works best for you.
Harnessing the Power of Deep Breathing to Regulate Emotions
The first time someone advised me to "just breathe," I was sitting in my doctor’s office at 18 years old, gripped by my first-ever panic attack. Convinced I was dying, I internally rolled my eyes at my doctor and scoffed at their suggestion. Looking back now, I realize how wrong I was…
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