Cairis Counselling

11/15/2025

CPTSD differs from PTSD in many ways. PTSD is caused by a traumatic event. CPTSD is caused by being in a traumatic environment.

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IFS treatment for CPTSD offers the hope for deep healing. Going beyond conventional talk therapy, IFS helps people find self-compassion and self-acceptance.

11/04/2025

In the last few years more and more therapists are observing that some people feel rejection deeper or and quicker than others. It doesn't take much to trigger it and it many people diagnosed with ADHD experience it. We call it Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.

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Discover the signs, symptoms, and coping strategies for Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). Learn how to build resilience and find support.

10/20/2025

If you have experienced a deep betrayal by partner, parent, or an organization and found yourself dealing with anxiety, flashbacks, and difficulty trusting again you might be experiencing betrayal trauma. See link to article in the comments.

Betrayal trauma happens when someone or a group of people we trust has broke our trust upseting our world.

10/05/2025

October is ADHD awareness month. Check out this website dedicated to helping people understand the reality of ADHD.

Reframing ADHD: Discovering New Perspectives. Experts answer questions in videos

09/30/2025

Polyvagal exercises make provide ways to calm your nervous system. Link to article in first comment.

By incorporating a few polyvagal exercises for anxiety into your day, you’re teaching your nervous system how to find its way back to calm more easily.

08/19/2025

Looking for non-medical ways to manage ADHD. Here are some options. Link to article is in the first comment.

Many manage ADHD with medication, but meds aren't effective for everyone and can come with side effects. There are ways to boost dopamine without medications.

11/11/2024

Cairis Counselling is moving, but not very far. As of Nov 25th, we will be on the 3rd floor in the same building. Here is an updated video guide to finding our office.

10/27/2024

As a therapist that specializes in helping people heal from trauma. A huge source of trauma that I see in my practice comes from narcissistic abuse or pathological love relationships.

There are lots resources online but one recognized professional who is created an immense amount of videos on the subject is Dr. Ramani. I'm currently taking some online training in narcissistic abuse and she is one of the trainers. I just picked up her book "It's not you."

Your #1 source of guidance about healing from narcissistic relationships. DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL CARE. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.

09/11/2024

Cairis Counselling is proud to announce that we've brought on a new team member. Thomas Friesen is finishing his counselling degree and has started his practicum with us.

He has a heart for seeing people to transition into health and become more comfortable and confident in being themselves. He brings a gentle approach to therapy with curiosity and compassion.

Thomas is an excellent option for those without insurance or find therapy typically hard to afford. The first session with Thomas is free. Sessions after that are only $60. If that is still too much, reach out to us and we'll see what we can do.

04/10/2024

In this video "The school of life" channel points us to something similar as Gabor Mate. That our repressed emotions can lead to distress in our body. It is a way for muted parts us try to and get our attention.

The most curious and hazardous feature of the way we’re built lies in the difficulty we have registering what we actually feel.Enjoying our YouTube videos? G...

04/03/2024

Lots of people have sharp inner critics. This video explains well how we come to be to so critical of ourselves.

Many of us are haunted by a harsh inner critic: one who is particularly fond of telling us that we are a loser. Here’s why such a critic exists – and how we ...

01/20/2024

Adults with undiagnosed ADHD can face significant struggles in their daily lives. If left untreated, adult ADHD can reduce a your quality of life. You may not even realize you have the condition and have learned to mask the symptoms.

Undiagnosed ADHD can significant problems in relationships, work and school. Read more to find out more about your options for ADHD diagnosis and treatment.