Hannah Blackburn
Making it count
In her early thirties, Hannah Blackburn’s life has taken her on a difficult, and at times, painful journey. But Hannah is brave. She used her trauma to fuel her personal growth. She made her pain count.
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While you may be hesitant to make the switch, the advantages of studying online can easily create an excellent learning environment. Here are my top five reasons why I enjoyed online learning.
Mental Health Tips for Everyday Use
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Building My Private Practice as A Counsellor
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With an open heart and an open door
Jes excelled at harnessing external resources, such as community services and family support. However, something was missing. She recognized that having the ability to support clients’ internal resources, such as resiliency and emotions, could create permanent change.
Top 4 Skills Successful Counsellors Need
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Common Types of Counselling
People receive specific counselling suited to their needs. Common types are individual counselling, family counselling, couples counselling, and group counselling.
Self-Care During COVID-19
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How to Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year, readers! Many people make resolutions to start the new year. I know I did. Mine was the typical “I will stop procrastinating”, “I will exercise more”, and…
Scars and all
“The Counselling Therapist program has given me tools I can use for myself. And I have. They are tools I can share with my clients. They’ve helped me learn that…
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