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 …
What if Anakin Skywalker had a good counsellor growing up? What would be different, what may be the same? Have a read of the full geeky blog post on Geek Therapy’s Heroes ACE blog. CLICK HERE Here’s a the introduction: Anakin was miraculously conceived by midi-chlorians and born to his slave mother Shmi Skywalker on …
The following is a summary of a recent Globe and Mail piece on finding therapy in Canada: Starting therapy shouldn’t feel like a maze, yet many Canadians hit the same barriers: cost, wait lists, stigma, and a confusing system of titles and services. More than half of people struggling with mental health don’t get help. …