When someone we love is struggling, it can be natural to respond with fear, urgency, correction, or control. We want things to change because we can see the danger. But sometimes, the harder we push, the more distance grows. This article from MacLeans magazine offers a powerful reflection on parenting, youth addiction, radical acceptance, and …
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In this conversation in the Psychotherapy Networker between trauma experts Bruce Perry and Gabor Maté, the central message is clear: trauma matters, but connection matters deeply too. Perry explains that adverse childhood experiences can shape development, but they do not determine a person’s future. One of the strongest predictors of healing is whether someone feels …
When someone we care about is grieving, it can be hard to know what to say or do. Many people worry about saying the wrong thing, so they stay quiet, keep their distance, or rely on familiar phrases like “everything happens for a reason.” But grief is not something to fix, explain away, or rush …
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A recent article in The Hockey News shares the story of goaltender Brandon Halverson, whose hockey journey included repeated setbacks, injuries, time in the minors, financial strain, and a period where he described himself as emotionally “numb.” After being sent down again, Halverson recognized that he had nothing left to give and needed to go …
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Many families across British Columbia are receiving communication about the transition from Autism Funding to the new Children and Youth Disability Benefit. For many parents and caregivers, this news may bring up anxiety, frustration, confusion, and a familiar feeling of having to prove needs that are already very real in daily life. We recognize and …
Climate anxiety is a term used to describe the difficult emotions people may experience in response to climate change and its impacts. For some, this can include worry, grief, helplessness, anger, or uncertainty about the future. The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors is offering a public presentation on Climate Anxiety and Mental Health on June …
Brain injury recovery is not always straightforward, and it is rarely one-size-fits-all. A recent University of Manitoba article highlights the work of Dr. Frederick Zeiler, whose research focuses on making traumatic brain injury treatment more personalized through real-time monitoring of the brain. For clients and families, this is a helpful reminder that changes after a …
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Mental health does not always need to start with a major life overhaul. Sometimes it begins with one small practice: pausing for a few minutes, noticing something good, reaching out to someone, going outside, or using one of your strengths in a more intentional way. For June, we are sharing two free well-being calendars that …
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Parents often know when something feels different with their child. Bedtime becomes a battle. School suddenly feels impossible. Big emotions show up as meltdowns, aggression, defiance, withdrawal, stomach aches, headaches, or a child who just seems “not like themselves.” A helpful reminder from this article is that children’s behaviour is often communication. Young children do …
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