The Squamish Vegan Festival
Our first festival!
Our first festival!
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of training your attention to focus on the present while observing your thoughts and feelings with a calming acceptance. Meditation is also a mental exercise for the purpose of reflection and contemplation and therefore can be a mindful practice. So what does this really mean? You can use…
In British Columbia, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is not just about enforcing the law; they’re also committed to helping those who have suffered from crime. Through their Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), the RCMP offers essential support to victims, ensuring they receive the care and resources they need to heal and move forward….
In this podcast, our team member and knowledgeable counsellor, Huda Sajjad, talks about grief, loss and counselling therapy. She addresses issues such as managing loss, the grieving process, and how counselling can help. What is Grief? Grief is something we experience when we loose something or someone we care about. It comes about in…
Understanding Relationship Triggers Have you ever found yourself in an argument with your partner that quickly escalates? Triggers often play a significant role in such situations. But what exactly are triggers? Triggers are emotional responses that surface during conflicts and are often rooted in unresolved stories from our past. These enduring vulnerabilities can be traced…
Implementing Boundaries: Strategies for Action Now that we understand the importance of boundaries from part 1 and 2, let’s explore strategies for implementing them effectively. Strategy One: Use “I” Statements The most successful individuals in asserting their boundaries know how to communicate their rights and feelings without attacking others. Instead of saying, “You are invading…
When to get help So many clients come into therapy late. I don’t mean they arrive to their sessions late but rather they wait to start the therapeutic process because they think things “weren’t bad enough” before. This often means the hole has been dug deeply for a couple or the individual person’s ability to…