Choosing the right counsellor can be a vital step in taking care of your mental health. Here are some key factors to consider when looking for a therapist: How to Find the Right Counsellor: Therapy is a journey, and finding the right counselor is the first step. Take your time Read more…
What is Visualization? Visualization, also known as guided imagery or mental imagery, is a therapeutic technique used by registered clinical therapists in Surrey, BC. It involves creating a mental image or scenario to evoke a particular feeling, emotion, or desired outcome. This method, commonly employed in counselling, harnesses the power Read more…
Setting and maintaining boundaries is imperative for cultivating positive relationships and safeguarding your well-being. Treatment from a couples therapist or engaging in family counselling services, understanding boundaries is key. Let’s delve into the different types of boundaries – emotional, physical, and sexual – and explore simple steps to create and Read more…
Learning to observe and allow your emotions without judgment or labeling is a key aspect of mindfulness and emotional self-awareness. This practice, often guided by a registered clinical therapist, can help you better understand and navigate your inner world, especially when dealing with the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Here’s Read more…
Our thoughts play an immense role in our mental health, especially when dealing with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Some of those thoughts are not always pleasant or helpful, and further, we may be conditioned to think a certain way. Therefore, our thoughts may not be our own thoughts. It Read more…
Somatic exercises are a type of movement therapy often used in treatment for depression and anxiety, as they can help release trauma stored in the body. These exercises facilitate a deeper connection between the mind and body. There are many different somatic exercises that can be effective, so it is Read more…
Summer of 2022 is coming to an end but that does not mean that travel bug has come and gone. Many of us require a taste of summer in the fall and winter, as well. Do you have any travel plans? Allow me to illustrate my experience of travel and Read more…
Gregory Bateson, an anthropologist, social scientist and cyberneticist, shares how all things are connected through his research and experiences. This video below invites us into Bateson’s understanding of the world around us: A few quotes to consider by Bateson and others: “The major problems in the world are the result Read more…
One of my favorite people in the field – check out Esther Pearl’s modern look on relationships!
I recently lost a family member, my dog, Piper. This poem by Khalil resonates with my spirit and I needed to hear this today. Khalil’s words bring depth, feelings that cannot be ignored, thoughts that guide and ultimately contain a truth that one’s core cannot deny. Enjoy.
