Tag Archives: Journey
Introducing Suzanne Weeks
Posted on: Monday, September 26th, 2022 under blogWe are excited to welcome Suzanne Weeks to the Journey team! Suzanne is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor practicing under the supervision of Charles Coleman. She graduated from City University of Seattle with her Master of Counselling Psychology before acquiring advanced level training at the Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy. She […]
Seasonal Depression
Posted on: Saturday, October 30th, 2021 under blogSay hello to wet shoes, gloomy skies, and cold noses! Have you ever noticed how much better you feel when the sun shines on your face? As winter approaches and seasons change, you or someone you know may experience mood changes and symptoms similar to depression. If the winter months are getting you […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Posted on: Sunday, October 17th, 2021 under blogOctober is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Canada, committed to spreading awareness about the prevention of child abuse. According to the Canadian Red Cross, child abuse is defined as any type of physical, emotional, and/or sexual mistreatment or neglect of a child or youth that results in injury or emotional harm. Examples of emotional […]
Halloween: Being Someone Else
Posted on: Thursday, October 29th, 2020 under blogAs Halloween approaches, both children and adults may start to plan out the costumes they want to wear and what ‘persona’ or ‘character’ they wish to be for the holiday. It is interesting to consider how Halloween has transformed from a holiday that was enjoyed primarily by children to a “multi-day festival that is now […]
Toxic Positivity
Posted on: Monday, August 3rd, 2020 under blogIt may seem contradictory that positivity can be used in a negative way. However, pitching positivity and promoting a constant ‘positive outlook’ can be overused to a point where it becomes toxic. When we pretend our feelings are not there or pretend we are fine when we are not, we are denying our own internal […]
It’s About Emotional Wellness… and Nutrition
Posted on: Sunday, February 17th, 2019 under blogNutrition is comprised of our food choices, meal timing and dietary intake behaviours. It is part of the performance triad – consisting of nutrition, sleep and activity. Optimal nutrition plays a role in supporting overall health, and provides adequate energy for day to day cognitive and physical tasks which can affect your sleep, mood and […]
Celebrating 10th Anniversary!
Posted on: Monday, March 26th, 2018 under blogOn this blissful and charming day of April 1st, we celebrate Journey Counselling’s 10th anniversary. This is a time of joy for us and gratitude to you for being a part of our journey. A time of looking back and reflecting, as well as looking forward to the future and […]