Categories for Counselling Kelowna

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

How Do I Know If I Need Counselling?

Many people wonder whether their problems are “serious enough” for counselling. You might find yourself asking: “Am I overreacting?” “Shouldn’t... View Article

What Is PTSD? Understanding Trauma and the Path to Recovery

Many people hear the term PTSD and picture soldiers returning from war. While military service can certainly lead to post-traumatic... View Article

The Importance of Sunlight for Your Mental Health

Sunlight does more than brighten your day. It also plays an important role in your mental and physical well-being. Many... View Article

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