When a child feels bullied, their first instinct isn’t always to come to a parent. Increasingly, it’s to go to their phone. With a few taps, they can access forums, anonymous apps, or even AI chatbots for immediate, judgment-free responses. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and while the headlines about rising bullying rates are…
We are thrilled to announce that the entire team of Registered Clinical Counsellors and Registered Psychologists at Vancouver Psychology Centre (VPC) now has prescription privileges through the innovative PaRx program — a nature prescription initiative developed in conjunction with the BC Parks Foundation. This means that along with traditional therapy, our clinicians can formally prescribe…
How to Talk to Your Kids About War and Violence from The Globe and Mail, October 03, 2024 Over the past year, the world has witnessed the violence of the Israel-Hamas war and trying to talk about it has been distinctly divisive. People have lost friends, family relationships and jobs as this topic has splintered social…
As parents, it’s natural to want to protect our children from anxiety, especially when it comes to school. We want them to feel confident, safe, and excited about their day. Often, this leads us to say things like, “All the kids will be nice today,” or “You’re going to have a great day!” While well-intentioned,…
While the title of this blog post may be enticing for those that want definitive or clear direction to help them choose one over the other, the truth is: you can choose coaching, counseling or both, as it fits for you. And if you choose both, it may make sense for you to benefit from…
Ending Imposter Syndrome: How to Stop Feeling Like a Fraud and Own Your Greatness VPC’s Dr Zarina A Gianone is offering a free virtual lecture on Monday February 21st at 6pm in conjunction with the British Columbia Psychological Association’s Psychology Month 2022. Register for tickets here.
VPC’s Directors, Dr Lisa Ferrari & Dr Carla Fry’s latest article featured on The Better Apart Blog. Please find a link to the full article here to help you to decide how and when to tell your kids about your new love interest. Happy reading! ~ Team VPC
REAL PSYCHOLOGISTS. Real Science. Real Life Conundrums. Join VPC’s Directors, Dr. Lisa Ferrari and Dr. Carla Fry (the Dr. F’s) in their new endeavour as they bring the power of positive psychology to the world. You’ll find topical facts, informational videos, books, and all the hookups and happenings with the Clinically Happy psychologists. The Dr….
Zarina Giannone, MA, CCC Therapist (Supervised Practice) In 1988, amateur boxer, Roy Jones Jr., represented the United States at the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. He had trained his whole life to be a boxer. At only 19 years of age, he defeated all his opponents and never lost a single round as he…
We Are Here for YOU…During COVID-19 and Beyond: VPC is pleased to offer our services virtually with a secure and confidential Telehealth platform. Keeping client/patient safety in mind, this is the ultimate social distancing approach to healthcare. We are committed to providing services to you (children, youth, adults, couples) and to help you to continue…
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