Retail Therapy vs. Spending Addiction from Calgary Addiction Counselling Experts
We’ve all done it. A rough day, a stressful week, and suddenly the glow of your screen or a trip to the mall feels like the answer. A little "treat yourself" moment can be harmless—maybe even helpful. But what happens when the occasional pick-me-up turns into compulsive buying?
In this blog, our experienced addiction counselling Calgary therapists explore the difference between retail therapy and spending addiction and how to recognize when your shopping habits might be taking a toll on your mental, emotional, and/or financial health. In this digital age, access to online shopping has increased and led to increased access to this type of addictive behaviour.
An Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) From Anxiety Counselling Calgary Therapists
CBT. One of the gold-standard therapies that is used for a variety of mental health and addiction issues but what is it? When is it best used? How is it used? What will a person’s experience be like doing CBT therapy? These are all great questions and ones that our anxiety counselling Calgary therapists, who all incorporate CBT into their practice on a daily basis, are happy to address.
Do I Have ADHD?
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in Canada with approximately 4-6% of adults and 5-7% of children having it (source here). As therapists providing ADHD counselling Airdrie and ADHD counselling Calgary, this is something that we see show up on many days of our practice, even when people are unaware that this is what is impacting their lives.