Orange Spark Counselling

01/30/2026

Affirming Friday:

You can be strong and still ask for support

01/29/2026

We move through most days on autopilot, quietly assuming tomorrow is promised, until grief interrupts that illusion and reminds us how fragile and finite life actually is. Our minds are built to protect us from the weight of mortality so we can keep going. But when we come face to face with loss, time sharpens, ordinary moments suddenly feel sacred, and we realize how much of life we’ve been skimming past. How can you make the most of today to be able to reflect back on a life well-lived?

01/27/2026

Often men feel disconnected, but desire close friendships. However, many (or perhaps all) friendships have faded away. Acknowledge the feelings of guilt, loneliness, and insecurity, and take action to rekindle old friendships and develop new ones.

Read the full article https://ospark.ca/when-friendships-fade-men-and-connection/

01/23/2026

Congratulations to Doug Sikkema for winning the 2 tickets to see Sam Roberts Band!

01/23/2026

Affirmation Friday:

Sometimes we are waiting for everything to be just right to take our next steps. Fear of the unknown can get in the way; but find courage and take that next step, even if the conditions aren't perfect. You are capable!

01/22/2026

Q: What does a therapist do?

A: As a Registered Psychotherapist, I work with clients primarily through talk therapy to explore current challenges as they relate to the way they think, feel, and act. It largely feels like a conversation where clients ideally feel increasingly safe and secure to share what’s weighing heavily on them.

The pace and goals of therapy are largely determined by the client. I focus on the client’s understanding of themselves and a way forward, and often some psychoeducation is built into sessions to help them navigate to a better future.

01/21/2026

Only 2 days left to enter to win 2 tickets to Sam Roberts Band

Follow Orange Spark Counselling on Facebook (Orange Spark Counselling), Instagram (.ca), or LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/ospark) before Friday, January 23 at 6pm EST to be entered into the draw.

01/20/2026

Anxious thoughts tell men that slowing down will cost them something essential: respect, income, stability; but not finding rest actually leads to less focus, creativity and resilience, compounding the insecurities we feel. So, how can we quiet the anxiety in the quiet of rest?

Read the full article:

Anxious thoughts tell men that slowing down will cost them something essential: respect, income, stability; but not finding rest actually leads to less focus, creativity and resilience, compounding the insecurities we feel. So, how can we quiet the anxiety in the quiet of rest?

01/16/2026

It may feel like things will never change: we can get stuck.

But even if circumstances may be less than ideal, you can always change your perspective. You're not too old to learn new ways to think and feel about your life.

01/13/2026

The calendar has changed, but perhaps the questions you’ve been carrying are still there. It’s not that you’ve failed; rather, they are questions that matter that are asking for your attention. So where do you start?

Read the full article: https://ospark.ca/a-new-year-the-same-questions/

01/09/2026

01/08/2026

Something I noticed this week: professionals (i.e., teachers, doctors, lawyers, etc.) often struggle personally as much as people working in any profession. We are sold the lie that if we have more of… everything, we will be happier.

What’s often overlooked when we interact with people from all walks of life is that they are still human and the pursuit of happiness will always disappoint. It doesn’t matter how put together others’ lives might look on the outside (or a chaotic hot mess): deep down we all face similar insecurities, wrestle with our own thoughts and feelings, and face the mortality of ourselves and loved ones.

What if we weren’t meant to do life alone, seeking our own pleasure and desires?