IFS and Inner Parts Work in BC: Understanding the Different Parts of Yourself
June 17, 2026 12:51 pm Leave your thoughtsHave you ever felt like one part of you wants to move forward while another part wants to stay safe?... View Article
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Trouble Sleeping? Understanding the Mental Health Connection
June 15, 2026 1:21 pm Leave your thoughtsFew things are more frustrating than being exhausted but unable to sleep. You may find yourself lying awake with a... View Article
How Trauma Affects the Nervous System
June 13, 2026 3:16 pm Leave your thoughtsMany people think trauma is something that lives only in memories. But trauma often affects much more than thoughts. It... View Article
Low Cost Counselling in Kelowna: Finding Support When Money Is Tight
June 11, 2026 4:39 pm Leave your thoughtsMany people know they could benefit from counselling but hesitate to reach out because of the cost. You may be... View Article
Coming Out Later in Life: Finding Yourself on Your Own Timeline
June 9, 2026 4:16 pm Comments Off on Coming Out Later in Life: Finding Yourself on Your Own TimelineComing out is often portrayed as something that happens during the teenage years or early adulthood. In reality, many people... View Article
Finished School but No Job? Coping With Uncertainty, Stress, and Self-Doubt
June 7, 2026 3:41 pm Comments Off on Finished School but No Job? Coping With Uncertainty, Stress, and Self-DoubtGraduation is supposed to feel exciting. You work hard for years. You finish your program. Earn your degree, diploma, or... View Article
Executive Dysfunction: Why Knowing What to Do Is Different From Being Able to Do It
June 5, 2026 2:05 pm Comments Off on Executive Dysfunction: Why Knowing What to Do Is Different From Being Able to Do ItHave you ever looked at a simple task and felt completely overwhelmed? Maybe you know exactly what needs to be... View Article
Functional Freeze: When You Look Fine on the Outside but Feel Stuck on the Inside
June 3, 2026 1:49 pm Comments Off on Functional Freeze: When You Look Fine on the Outside but Feel Stuck on the InsideMany people think that when someone is struggling, it will be obvious. They imagine someone who cannot get out of... View Article
Nervous System Dysregulation: Why You Feel Stuck in Stress, Anxiety, or Exhaustion
June 1, 2026 1:48 pm Comments Off on Nervous System Dysregulation: Why You Feel Stuck in Stress, Anxiety, or ExhaustionHave you ever wondered why you feel stressed even when nothing seems wrong? Or why you struggle to relax, despite... View Article
How Long Does Pet Loss Grief Last?
May 31, 2026 12:00 am Comments Off on How Long Does Pet Loss Grief Last?How Long Does Pet Loss Grief Last? One of the most common questions people ask after losing a beloved pet... View Article