Agoraphobia: When Fear Makes It Hard to Leave Home Leaving the house can feel simple for most people. But when you live with agoraphobia, something as ordinary as going... View Article
Anxious Attachment: Signs, Causes, and How to Build Security If you often worry that someone you love will leave, you may be familiar with the feeling of anxious attachment.... View Article
Supporting Your Partner After a Wildfire Evacuation A wildfire evacuation can affect a relationship long after you return home. Your partner may seem different. They may be... View Article
Returning Home After a Wildfire: The Emotional Impact Going home is supposed to feel good. After a wildfire evacuation, it can feel complicated. You may feel relieved to... View Article
Wildfire Evacuation Anxiety: Coping With the Uncertainty Few things create uncertainty like waiting to find out whether you need to leave your home. During wildfire season, an... View Article
The Stress Associated With Forest Fires Wildfire season can change the feeling of a community almost overnight. One day, you’re going about your normal routine. The... View Article
Why First Responders Wait Too Long to Ask for Help You show up when other people are having the worst day of their lives. You stay calm when others panic.... View Article
Supporting Seniors Through Wildfire Season Every summer, people across Kelowna, West Kelowna, Vernon, and the Okanagan keep an eye on wildfire updates. For many older... View Article
Wildfire Stress: Caring for Your Mental Health During Fire Season in Kelowna and Vernon For many people in the Okanagan, wildfire season brings more than smoky skies. It brings uncertainty. Every new smoke plume,... View Article
Do I Need a Referral for Counselling in BC? If you’ve been thinking about starting counselling, you might be wondering whether you need a referral from your family doctor... View Article