Feeling Disconnected?
Interpersonal communication difficulties can hinder your relationships, both personal and professional. If you struggle with social interactions, you're not alone.
Understanding the Science:
Effective communication involves a complex interplay of verbal and nonverbal cues. Challenges in social skills can stem from various factors, including neurodiversity, anxiety, or past trauma.
What does this feel like for you?
For Individuals Struggling with Interpersonal Communication:
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Social anxiety:
"I feel anxious in social situations and avoid them whenever possible."
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Difficulty starting conversations:
"I struggle to initiate conversations with new people."
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Misunderstanding:
"I often misunderstand others or am misunderstood myself."
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Conflict avoidance:
"I avoid conflict, even if it means sacrificing my needs."
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Assertiveness challenges:
"I find it difficult to express my needs and boundaries."
For Loved Ones:
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Frustration:
"It's frustrating to see them struggle to connect with others."
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Concern:
"I worry about their social isolation and loneliness."
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Feeling unheard:
"They may not fully express their needs or feelings."
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Misunderstandings:
Misunderstandings can lead to conflict and hurt feelings."
Hope and Healing:
Our compassionate team of mental health professionals can help you improve your communication skills and build stronger relationships. We offer evidence-based therapies, such as CBT and social skills training, to help you develop the tools you need to connect with others authentically.
Ready to enhance your social interactions? Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
We offer in-person counselling sessions in our North Vancouver, BC offices as well as Secure Remote Video Counselling Sessions for those connecting from further away. If you are outside of British Columbia but within Canada and your insurance provider requires counselling sessions be done by someone locally licensed please let us know for billing purposes as we have counsellors licensed under both BCACC (RCC) for BC and CCPA (CCC) for Canada.
Community and Industry Resources
- The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): A national charity dedicated to helping people achieve mental health.
- Vancouver Coastal Health: The regional health authority responsible for providing health services in Vancouver and surrounding areas.