Couples Therapy or Individual Therapy? What the Research Says About Fixing a Marriage
Couples Therapy or Individual Therapy? What the Research Says About Fixing a Marriage Couples therapy treats marriage problems better than individual therapy, though the advantage is narrower than most articles claim. A Cochrane review of 14 trials covering 651 participants found couple therapy and individual therapy produced no difference in depressive symptoms. On relationship distress, […]
How Do I Know If My Relationship or Marriage Needs Couples Therapy?
How Do I Know If My Relationship or Marriage Needs Couples Therapy? Couples therapy fits when a pattern repeats instead of resolving. Four patterns come up most often. The same argument returns without a decision. Emotional or physical closeness fades. Trust has been damaged. One partner quietly considers leaving. A single bad week settles nothing. […]
What Should You Look for When Choosing a Virtual Therapy Provider in Canada?
What Should You Look for When Choosing a Virtual Therapy Provider in Canada? Choosing a virtual therapy provider in Canada comes down to four checks: the credential behind the person’s title, whether that credential covers the province you’re physically in, a session format that fits your situation, and the real cost once insurance is factored […]
EMDR vs Other Therapies: Which Is Best for You?
EMDR vs Other Therapies: Which Is Best for You? No single therapy works best for everyone processing trauma. The right fit depends on a few concrete factors: whether the trauma traces back to one event or several, whether you’d rather work through it in words or without narrating it in detail, and whether daily life […]
How Effective Is EMDR for Anxiety?
How Effective Is EMDR for Anxiety? EMDR’s research support for anxiety depends on where the anxiety comes from. The evidence is strongest when anxiety is tied to a specific memory or past event, and considerably thinner when it isn’t. EMDR is best established as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder: a review of 26 randomized […]
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD | What to Know?
What Is Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD? Cognitive Processing Therapy, or CPT, is a structured 12-session treatment for PTSD. A therapist helps the client find and challenge unhelpful beliefs about a traumatic event. Research groups rank CPT among the most studied trauma therapies available today. CPC Clinics offers cognitive processing therapy as part of full […]
Burnout Symptoms: 12 Signs and How to Recover
What are the symptoms of burnout and how can I find support? Burnout affects workers, parents, students, and caregivers across Canada. It builds slowly through chronic stress. Many people miss the early signs of burnout until daily tasks feel impossible. What Is Burnout? Burnout is an occupational phenomenon from chronic, unmanaged work stress. The World […]
PTSD and Relationships | CPC Clinics
PTSD and Relationships: What to Do When Your Partner Pushes You Away So, what is PTSD? PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder. It develops after a person lives through or witnesses a traumatic event. The brain stays stuck in survival mode, even after real danger passes. Complex PTSD, or C-PTSD, comes from trauma that repeats […]
Should You Try Medication or Therapy First for Depression?
Should You Try Medication or Therapy First for Depression? Depression treatment usually starts with one clear question: therapy or medication first? The right answer depends mostly on symptom severity, not personal preference alone. Canadian clinical guidelines link mild, moderate, and severe depression to different starting points. This guide breaks down each option so you can […]
How Long Does Grief Last? Understanding the Stages
How Long Does Grief Last? Understanding the Stages Grief does not follow a fixed schedule. Most people feel the sharpest pain to be at ease between six months and two years. The timeline depends on the loss, the relationship, and the support around you. This guide walks through the stages of grief and shows when […]