Welcome Kathryn Burgher! Registered Counselling Therapist to the Five Star Wellbeing TeamWe’re pleased to officially welcome Kathryn Burgher to our team at Five Star Wellbeing as a full-time Therapist. Many of our clients and colleagues already know Kathryn from her 400-hour counselling practicum with us between September 2024 and April 2025, during which she consistently demonstrated […]
How to Help Your Child When They Refuse Your HelpAre you worried about your child and struggling to connect with them the way you used to?Do they seem to be turning inward, brushing off your questions, or getting frustrated when you try to talk? Maybe they are getting in trouble at school, withdrawing socially, or
Getting Unstuck:How Different Therapy Styles Help You Move ForwardHave you ever left therapy feeling more uncertain—not just about your problems, but about yourself? If so, it may not be because you’re doing something wrong. It may have more to do with the kind of therapy you’re receiving. Therapists work from different perspectives. Some use what we
How First Responders Coping Strategies Can Affect Secure AttachmentWhat happens when the coping strategies that enable first responders to act in crisis situations create distance and disconnection with loved ones? Firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and emergency personnel face intense pressure on the job. They witness traumatic events, make split-second decisions, and must often suppress their
Have you ever felt like you had to watch what you say, even in a casual conversation? Maybe you held back an opinion in a group discussion, worried about how others might react. That feeling—that hesitation—is a tiny glimpse into what happens when censorship starts creeping into a society. Censorship isn’t just about controlling information. It
Why Secure Relationships Matter: Enhancing Mental Health Through ConnectionHave you ever stopped to think how relationships affect your mental health? As we spend more and more time communicating through text and social media, it’s easy to overlook how essential secure relationships are for our mental health. While we may think we can handle life’s challenges on
Do you struggle to get your kids help with household chores?Many parents have spoken to say asking their kids for help often results in escalated battles, withdrawn or crying kids or angry teens. They wrestle with appropriate consequences or punishment, and they agonize about harming their relationship. When we turn to threats, bribes, nagging or raised
Intern Counselling Clinic:Affordable Counselling Are you looking for affordable counselling? Our Intern Counselling Clinic offers affordable counselling for those who may not have extended health benefits through their workplace, that covers counselling therapy. We will partnered you with a student in a Professional Counselling Program who needs clinical experience to qualify as a Counselling Therapist Candidate in Nova
