Columbia Counselling Associates

05/30/2025

Growth is a journey, not a milestone. Honour the progression.

~ Haide

03/08/2025

Candid Conversations Between Friends

The new podcast is up!

I had the privilege of hosting two dear friends, Darice and Laura, on my podcast.

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/encouragement/episodes/Candid-Conversations-Between-Friends-e2vsab2

In this engaging conversation, Haide, Darice, and Laura explore the dynamics of friendship, personal growth, and the challenges of maintaining New Year's resolutions. They reflect on their journeys through various life seasons, emphasizing the importance of community, intentionality, and creating environments that foster creativity and alignment with personal values. The discussion highlights the significance of embracing change and the ongoing quest for meaning and purpose in life, regardless of age.

01/26/2025

Join counsellor Haide Wall Giesbrecht as she talks with her family's former service provider about helpful supports - how to find them and how to be them.

Encouragement Along The Journey · Episode

10/15/2024

LIVING IN THE SHADOW OF GRIEF

"A number of years ago I finally got to realize a childhood dream of visiting Mt. St. Helen's. The memory of the eruption was seared into my recollection. Even though we lived in the Lower Mainland of BC, more than 4 hours north of the volcano, I recall waking up on a Sunday morning with ash coating car windows, stairs, and outside surfaces in general. That was the day I became aware of the fact that we live in the shadow of volcanoes."

Our counsellor Haide's new blog post is up at:

https://haidecounsellor.wixsite.com/encouragement-along/post/living-in-the-shadow-of-grief

People sometimes ask me if my blog has a specific focus or intent. My main intent is to walk alongside my readers, sharing my experiences, addressing questions people ask me, and learning together. This post will lean heavily into storytelling and my own experience. It may be a little on the longer....