A Blog Post for Island Clinical Counselling I’ve always considered resilience to be one of my defining qualities. The ability to adapt and “handle whatever comes” has long felt like a well-earned badge of honour. The internal narrative that I can overcome whatever is thrown my way has been something I’ve leaned on in both
Choosing Rest over Reinvention this Winter
“New Year, New You” I noticed this phrase absolutely everywhere in the lead up to New Year’s Eve. My social media feeds were overflowing with well-meaning slogans encouraging behaviour changes the moment the clock struck midnight. I was told I should make my resolutions to eat cleaner, move more, drink less, sleep better…and of course
Workplace Wellness in the Autumn: Prioritizing Mental Health at Work
As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to fall, many of us notice a shift, not just in the weather, but in our energy, mood, and work rhythms. Autumn brings a natural invitation to slow down and reflect. But for many professionals, it also brings increasing workplace demands, looming year-end deadlines, and less
PMDD Healing Journey Supported by Wilderness Therapy
Closer to Fine Guest blog by Heather Hendrie at True Nature Wilderness Therapy I’ve got all the resources in the world, come from a family of physicians, and still, it took 27 years to diagnose the medical condition that’s largely steered my life. That’s because it only impacts folks who menstruate (and oops! we haven’t been
From Clutter to Clarity: The Mental Boost of Spring Cleaning
As the air turns fresher and the days grow longer, spring offers a great opportunity to refresh not just our homes, but also our minds. Engaging in a good spring clean can have profound effects on mental health but helping to reduce stress, enhance focus, and promote a sense of accomplishment. The Mental Health benefits
Understanding the Safe and Sound Protocol: Healing Through Music and Sound
As one of the five senses, sound plays a huge role in how we interact with and make sense of our world. Did you know that sound can also be incredibly beneficial in helping to heal the nervous system? The Safe and Sound Protocol uses the science of sound to help promote feelings of calm
The journey from engineering to mental health: Meet Jason!
Jason never planned on being a counsellor. Originally choosing civil engineering as his career path, Jason was busy climbing the corporate ladder until he started to experience significant burn out and decided to focus on his own health. After leaving the engineering field, Jason spent time learning to manage compulsive skin-picking, which he suffered from
Feeling out of control? Tips for stronger emotional regulation
Have you ever felt out of control and at the mercy of negative emotions? Maybe you had a really bad day at work and snapped at your family when you got home. Perhaps the environment you were in was just too loud and busy and you decided to isolate yourself in the corner. We all
Anxiety: Our Misguided Protector
The experience of having anxiety is not pleasant. A racing heart, frantic thoughts, sweaty palms, and stomach pains are just a few of the uncomfortable symptoms felt when anxiety is activated in the body. The mental and physical experience of anxiety is so uncomfortable that we quite often think of it as our enemy and
Yoga for Mental Wellness
10 different styles of yoga: Which one is right for you? Yoga is a practice that has become mainstream in the Western world, with classes, studios, and online videos readily available to anyone who wants to give it a try. It is often a go-to suggestion for self-care due to numerous associated physical and