It’s not uncommon when clients begin counselling to comment “this is something I’ve been meaning to do for a while” or “I should have started counselling months/years ago.” We tend to prolong starting counselling because we are waiting to feel motivated, waiting until things settle down or waiting for things to improve on their own. However, beyond these reasons, counselling can feel intimidating!
Read MoreTreat your loved ones to a Wolseley Wellness Centre gift card. Whether they need to unwind after a busy day, recharge their energy or indulge in some well-deserved “me time”, a gift card is the ideal gift - a thoughtful way to show you care.
Read MoreLeaning into the darkness starts with embracing the season and finding joy in what you can do - even if the days are shorter and the weather colder. Often times we focus on what we can’t do during the colder, darker months and that can lead to a lot of resistance and mental health problems.
Read MoreDo I or don’t I? Often times, people do not seek out the help of a counsellor due to limiting beliefs that become a barrier to starting counselling. Join registered social worker Carol Ballen as she reviews the common beliefs and reminds us all that there are no wrong reasons to start counselling.
Read MoreWhen times are challenging, it can be helpful to escape into a book. Reading can be very relaxing, but it can also provide insight when you are struggling and help you move through the tough times.
Read MoreFor an emotional first aid kit, you gather items that stimulate your different senses to help ground you during an experience of emotional stress. Sensual stimulations can help you reconnect with your body and feel comfort during a crisis or when you are feeling mentally unwell.
Read MoreRegistered Social Worker and Counsellor, Carol Ballen, provides tips on how you can support a loved one suffering through mental health challenges while also looking after yourself. She also provides a list of resources if someone you love is in crisis.
Read MoreWinter is time for quiet and reflection, but we are often bombarded by messaging to become our best selves in the wake of the new year. Our counsellor Jewel explains why this mentality can be dangerous especially during the winter months.
Read MoreIn Manitoba we anticipate our glorious summers. After surviving our frosty winters, outdoor festivals, patios, slurpees, and beaches promise so much sunshiny happiness. However, when we look forward to something this much, reality can disappoint and interfere with the summer we hoped for. If you are struggling this summer, you are not alone.
Read MoreWe are excited to welcome Jewel Reimer to our mental health practitioner team! Jewel is a Registered Social Worker. She offers appointments in-person and remote out of our Corydon location with daytime, evening and some weekend availability.
Read MoreJoin counsellor Jacqui Fox, MMFT, as she shares two ways to improve communication and foster connection in relationships.
Read MoreDid you make any new year’s resolutions this year? How are they going? Congratulations on giving it a go, even if it’s not going the way you hoped at times. Setting goals or intentions is a great first step to getting more in touch with what is important to you. Below are some ideas I’ve come across over the years about the psychology of behavior change that can help you as you go forward:
Read MoreBlue Monday lands on the third Monday in January and is generally regarded as the most depressing day of the year. It marks a day to bring attention to the depressive experiences of many following the holiday season and the start of a new year. It is a time to reflect, self assess, set realistic expectations and move towards an intention of self care.
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