<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Clariss Counselling & Support Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clariss Counselling]]></description><link>https://www.clarisscare.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:16:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.clarisscare.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Demystifying a Therapy Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is always a sense of mystery when it comes to therapy. This sense of the unknown can cause anxiety and distress. When we demystify the process, we can ease the anxiety, especially for younger family members. A typical first therapy session looks like the following. Setting Ground Rules: The therapist creates a safe space where all voices are heard and validated. Each family member gets equal amounts of time to speak and share. Interrupting is minimized and not tolerated. Gathering...]]></description><link>https://www.clarisscare.com/post/demystifying-a-therapy-session</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57d7288a059921e6037384</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:02:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/922c62_7e532df3a6fb4d51ad2cdd7e4d64383a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nicolaharris1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                 Common Myths vs. Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is very normal to feel hesitant about counselling. Let's explore what counselling is actually rather than what people think it might be. Myth: Obtaining counselling means I or my family has failed. Reality: Counselling means you value yourself or your family enough to invest in their health. Counselling is a tool to grow, not a failure. Myth: The counsellor will pick sides. Reality: Registered counselors never pick sides. They create spaces for voices to be heard and validated. Myth: I...]]></description><link>https://www.clarisscare.com/post/common-myths-vs-reality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57d4989c687b0d7a3b334b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:51:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_052f183e1cd74a6380c80b6e7e950f5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nicolaharris1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                     Family Pulse Check]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a moment to read through these statements. Reflect honestly on how your household is doing right now. Communication: One or more family members have completely pulled away from family life. Stagnation: We keep having the same argument over and over again without any resolution. Tragedies: Our family has experienced a major stressor, and we cannot seem to move past it. Behaviour: A child's behaviour at school or home has suddenly changed. Parenting: Parents are completely misaligned on...]]></description><link>https://www.clarisscare.com/post/family-pulse-check</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57d28ff16fbd619a4b0da9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:40:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/922c62_e0ab5e76281d47dca3c06cb67dab3773~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>nicolaharris1</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>