I find joy in beginning each day with a walk, a routine that proved challenging to uphold during the winter and holidays, particularly while caring for my dad. However, I’m currently in such a beautiful area, I'm happily returning to this daily practice. While I...
Trauma
Create a Container
If you’re a trauma survivor, first and foremost, I want to commend your strength in embarking on the journey of therapy. It's a courageous step towards healing, and I'm here to support you every step of the way. Starting therapy as a trauma survivor can be...
Embracing Neurodiversity: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Counseling
Introduction: In the realm of counseling, two significant and interconnected areas of focus are supporting the neurodivergent community and aiding survivors of trauma. As a counselor committed to these vital aspects of mental health, I find great inspiration in the...
Family Gatherings as a Trauma Survivor
Are you a survivor of childhood trauma, had a complicated relationship with parents while growing up, or just find family gatherings very stressful yet still feel inclined to attend? That’s okay. I’ve put together a checklist of ideas to help support you through the...
Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting
Although I am a registered clinical counsellor (RCC) in British Columbia and working towards my doctorate in psychology, I support my clients in other ways as well. In addition to the therapy I provide, with a lot of my clients who are parents there’s a certain amount...
You Don’t Need a Diagnosis
PTSD, complex PTSD, ADHD, autism, anxiety, borderline personality, depression… The list goes on and on. As a counsellor, I don’t need my client to have a diagnosis. If you have one, that’s great, but if you don’t and you’re struggling with various symptoms, that’s...
Anxiety, the Vagus Nerve, and Your Nervous System
Do you struggle with anxiety and the symptoms that go along with it? Continue reading to learn how anxiety is connected with your nervous system and some strategies to help calm it and your symptoms of anxiety. Many, many years ago during prehistoric times our nervous...
Anxiety, the Vagus Nerve, and Your Nervous System
Do you struggle with anxiety and the symptoms that go along with it? Continue reading to learn how anxiety is connected with your nervous system and some strategies to help calm it and your symptoms of anxiety. Many, many years ago during prehistoric times our nervous...
Anxiety, the Vagus Nerve, and Your Nervous System
Do you struggle with anxiety and the symptoms that go along with it? Continue reading to learn how anxiety is connected with your nervous system and some strategies to help calm it and your symptoms of anxiety. Many, many years ago during prehistoric times our nervous...
Anxiety, the Vagus Nerve, and Your Nervous System
Do you struggle with anxiety and the symptoms that go along with it? Continue reading to learn how anxiety is connected with your nervous system and some strategies to help calm it and your symptoms of anxiety. Many, many years ago during prehistoric times our nervous...