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Friday, January 12, 2024
Making Strides Counselling and Wellness' new LGBTQ2+ logo!
Posted at 07:01 PM
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Thank you to all of my incredible clients that made this possible! I am feeling incredibly honored to have won the Canadian Choice Award for the Counsellors in Kelowna category!
Posted at 07:14 PM
Friday, January 5, 2024
Today while working on some new content for my website it gave me the opportunity to really reflect on my role as a counsellor and all of the clients I saw in the last years. What incredible gifts each and everyone of them has given and taught me. I often think this piece is missed in talking about the therapeutic counselling relationship but I wanted to highlight how much I learn and grow and am so humbled by the opportunities to have so many people share very intimate details of their lives with me in order to grow and learn. Thank all of you for... more
Posted at 07:33 PM
Monday, December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas to you all and Happy Holidays! May you find things that feed your soul over this holiday season, for me it is time in nature and reading a good book! What is it for you?
Posted at 05:58 PM
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Do you notice a change in your mood as the weather changes and the hours of daylight get shorter?
Beat the winter blues with these tips for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): 1. Maximize natural light exposure daily (you can even get a special light to help). 2. Prioritize a balanced diet (including extra vitamin D) and regular exercise. 3. Consider counselling for coping strategies. Professional support can provide valuable tools to navigate SAD's impact on mental health. Embrace the season... more
Posted at 07:31 PM
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Overcoming depression can feel like climbing a mountain, but each step forward can bring brighter days. Embrace small victories, prioritize self-care, and surround yourself with positivity. Remember, progress, not perfection. Here's to personal growth one step at a time!
This morning I woke up and took three deep calming breathes before getting out of bed to help regulate my nervous system before starting the day! What's one thing you have done or can do today for yourself?... more
Posted at 09:30 AM
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Navigating anxiety can be challenging, but in Kelowna, Making Strides Counselling and Wellness, offers vital support. Recognizing the significance of mental health, and seeking expert guidance becomes essential to your healing journey. Embrace healing through compassionate counselling, fostering resilience and empowerment. Break the stigma, prioritize self-care, and embark on a journey towards emotional well-being. #KelownaCounselling#MentalHealthSupport#AnxietyHelp... more
Posted at 03:28 PM
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Discover renewed hope with expert counselling for depression in Kelowna. With compassion and understanding I provide personalized support, addressing mental health challenges. Navigate through healing, anxiety, and stress with proven strategies. Unlock a brighter tomorrow. Contact Making Strides Counselling and Wellness today for professional Kelowna counselling services tailored to your unique journey towards mental wellness!
Posted at 10:04 AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
"Discover how to escape the concentration camp of your own mind and become the person you were meant to be. I would love to help you experience freedom from the past, freedom from the failures and fears, freedom from anger and mistakes, freedom from regret and unresolved grief and the freedom to enjoy the full rich feast of life. We cannot choose to have a life free of hurt but we can choose to be free, to escape the past, no matter what befalls us and embrace the possible. I invite you to make the choice to be free." Edith Eva Eger (An absolutely... more
Posted at 10:59 AM
Sunday, November 19, 2023
People often think about going to counselling and then wait months or years before they book and attend their first appointment or do not go at all. Three reasons people tend to put off going to counselling/therapy or do not go include belief that they should be able to handle things on their own, fear of judgement and stigmas around therapy. However, once taking that step some of the benefits people discover about therapy/counselling are improved communication skills and relationships, healthier coping strategies, improved... more
Making Strides Counselling and Wellness' new LGBTQ2+ logo!
