How Do We Know Counselling Works?

How do we know counselling works? Your physical vital signs can be easily measured, but when it comes to mental health, how do we know that clients are benefiting from the counselling process?In this episode, we talk with Cathy Keough, registered social worker and Director of Counselling Initiatives at Calgary Counselling Centre about the effectiveness of counselling, and how we can measurably see the difference counselling makes in people's lives. Learn how we ensure counselling treatment works, what tools you can use to help manage your mental health, and what to expect before and during your initial appointments at Calgary Counselling Centre.Learn more about how we know counselling works: Rousmaniere, T. (2017, April). What Your Therapist Doesn't Know. The Atlantic.Anderssen, E. (2018, April 7). Rethinking therapy: How 45 questions can revolutionize mental health care in Canada. The Globe and Mail. "Living Fully" is not a substitute or alternative for professional care or treatment. Calgary Counselling Centre and Counselling Alberta provide effective counselling for anyone in Alberta with no wait list and no financial barriers.For help across Canada and the United States, call 211. If you are outside Canada and the U.S., seek help from your general medical practitioner.