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5 Key Benefits of Teaching Kids to Express Their Emotions
5 reasons why teaching children how to speak about their emotions is important for their overall growth and development.
Congratulations to Julia Slaunwhite!
We are please to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Julia Slaunwhite, a valued member of the Crossroads team. Having initially joined us as a practicum student in 2024, Julia has reached an impressive milestone by completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Welcome Carey Best to the Crossroads Team!
We are excited to announce a wonderful new addition to our Crossroads team — please join us in welcoming Carey Best!
Carey is a highly skilled Registered Psychologist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. contact us today to schedule a counselling appointment with Carey and take the first step toward positive change.
By Popular Demand
Crossroads has started, this year, offering child therapy and children’s ADHD and psychoeducational assessments. The introduction of services to this new client group has brought with it a special demand – beverages for kids! (Apparently kids are not impressed by our selection of coffee,… Continue Reading “By Popular Demand”
Please Welcome our Newest Associate, Joanna Lockhart
The Crossroads team welcomes Joanna Lockhart, a Registered Counselling Therapist – Candidate with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. With nearly 20 years of paramedic experience, she offers a unique perspective on healing, especially for first responders. Joanna starts accepting new clients on February 3. Contact us to book an appointment.
How To Maximize Your Child’s Athletic Confidence
What role do parents play in their child’s confidence? I came across an insightful article in Psychology Today that offers a lot of food for thought for any parent of a young athlete.
The Science of Building Athletic Confidence in Youth Athletes
The author, a performance psychologist who works with athletes from youth leagues to the NBA, highlights a fascinating pattern: the most confident athletes often aren’t those who received the most praise or won the most games early on. Instead, their confidence is built on specific environmental factors that parents can actively nurture.
Understanding Social Anxiety and the Role of Emotion Focused Therapy
EFT approaches social anxiety through a lens of emotional awareness and transformation. It recognizes that individuals with SA often feel trapped—they crave connection but avoid it out of fear, leading to a cycle of misery and stuckness. EFT therapists work to help clients understand and process the underlying emotions driving their anxiety, such as shame, fear, and longing for acceptance. By addressing these core emotions, EFT helps clients develop new emotional experiences and patterns, reducing their need for avoidance and fostering a greater sense of self-compassion and social confidence.
6 Tips for Effective Communication with Your Partner
A Couples Counselling post addressing how to communicate effectively in your relationship, from Liza Leblanc, Social Worker Candidate at Crossroads Counselling & Psychological Services. The health of our intimate relationships are core to our wellbeing. They impact every area of our lives. Working to ensure effective communication is foundational for a satisfying relationship.
Money Troubles in Your Relationship? You Are Not Alone.
A Couples Therapy post addressing how couples counselling can help you work through relationship-based money troubles. From Liza Leblanc, Social Worker Candidate at Crossroads Counselling & Psychological Services.
Rebuild Trust After Betrayal – Couples Therapeutic Support
Betrayal can shake the very foundation of our relationships, leaving us feeling vulnerable and unsure. If you are navigating this difficult path, remember: healing takes time, but it is possible. Here are some steps to start rebuilding trust: