Empowering Schools Through Training: Livewell’s ACEs and Mental Health Workshops
Empowering Schools Through Training: Livewell’s ACEs and Mental Health Workshops At Livewell Counselling Services, we’re committed to helping schools create emotionally safe and supportive environments for every student. Our in-school workshops focus on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and mental health awareness, equipping staff with the tools to understand trauma, respond with empathy, and promote resilience […]
Online Therapy vs. Face-to-Face Therapy: How to Choose
Starting therapy is a meaningful step toward better mental health and emotional wellbeing – but with so many options available today, it can be difficult to know where to begin. One of the first decisions you might face is choosing between online therapy and in-person sessions. Both formats offer unique benefits, and both can be […]
Taking Steps to Find the Right Therapist
This post aims to present the main therapeutic approaches you might encounter briefly, but it is in no way an exhaustive guide. I hope it will help you in understanding the therapy landscape, and how that may influence your choice, as at Livewell we know that starting therapy can sometimes feel like a daunting quest, before […]
Smartphones and the Risks to Young People
📵 Two Weeks. No Smartphones. Real Change? One of the primary schools I work closely with is taking a bold step: a two-week smartphone ban for its students. Why? Because we’re seeing how constant connectivity is impacting more than just attention spans. It’s changing family dynamics, disrupting face-to-face relationships, and shaping how young people navigate […]