Gabrielle Hone Counselling

12/19/2025

If You’re Struggling, You’re Not Alone ❤️

Ways to Support Yourself Through Holiday Loneliness

1. Name what you’re feeling

Saying “I’m lonely” (even to yourself) takes the power away from the feeling. It becomes something you’re experiencing, not something you are.

2. Lower the pressure

There is no “right” way to do Christmas or the holidays. Your holiday doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Feel free to spend the day watching movies, ordering Chinese food, or taking a trip.

3. Reach out

Sending a text, joining an online community, or talking to someone you trust can create real connection, even if it’s brief.

5. Give your holidays personal meaning

You’re allowed to create your own traditions: quiet ones, simple ones, unconventional ones.
Meaning doesn’t come from the holiday itself; it comes from what you choose to put into it.

❤️ Feeling lonely over the holidays doesn’t make you dramatic or negative. It means you’re human. ❤️

Whatever this season looks like for you—joyful, messy, quiet, or heavy—your experience is valid. Connection is still possible, even in small ways. And the holidays don’t define your worth.

- Rachel Tober

12/16/2025

Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate 🕎

Our thoughts and love are with the Jewish community today as they face tragedy in their community. ❤️

11/14/2025

Men’s Mental Health Month 💙

Research indicates that nearly 1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety, but less than half receive treatment. Even more alarming, men die by su***de four times more often than women. The stigma for men to seek support for their mental health still exists.

At Gabrielle Hone & Associates, we’re here to support men as they navigate their mental health, relationships, work, parenting, divorce and separation and unresolved issues or traumas.

Reach out for a free initial consultation with one of our Registered Psychologists: info.ghcounselling@gmail.com

11/13/2025

World Kindness Day! 🌼

Studies have found that acts of kindness are linked to increased feelings of well-being. Helping others can also improve our support networks and encourage us to be more active. This, in turn, can improve our self-esteem… Everyone wins!

Sometimes we forget to extend kindness to ourselves. Kindness to ourselves can be in the form of self care: exercising, eating well, etc. It can be in how we speak to ourselves and about ourselves. It can also be in the simple act of offering ourselves space to take a deep and mindful breath.

How are you going to be kind today?

11/11/2025

We Remember ❤️

Today we honour ALL of those who served our country. We pause to remember the sacrifices made for our freedom, and to reflect on the stories of veterans.

The following link provides three short videos of some little known stories of Indigenous, Chinese-Canadian, and women who went to war for Canada.

https://blog.nfb.ca/blog/2023/11/03/edu-revealing-hidden-stories-on-remembrance-day/

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

- John McCrae

11/06/2025

No 💩!

Ending this week’s socials on a lighter note. 😉

My son is actually excellent at setting boundaries. I like to believe this is because I have modelled this for him, and I also know that there’s a bit of his own strong willed temperament in there (incidentally which he also got from me 😉).

Joking aside, it’s worth taking a look around your life to determine what you will and won’t allow, and then work toward setting boundaries appropriately.

This is often a part of therapeutic work, and we’re here to help you navigate how to set boundaries with yourself and others. 🔥💪

Book today: gabriellehonecounselling.janeapp.com

11/05/2025

Autism Assessment 🚀

Autism encompasses a wide range of strengths, communication styles, and support needs. Recognizing Autism early can help ensure that folks with Autism access the educational supports and resources that best honour their individual learning and development.

An Autism Assessment determines whether or not you or your child fit the diagnostic criteria for ASD, and also provides guidance on next steps.

For more information please contact us: info.gabriellehonecounselling@gmail.com

11/04/2025

Starting therapy can feel intimidating! 😳

Sometimes when things in life feel overwhelming, it’s hard to know where to begin. We’re here to guide the process of therapy: we get to the root of what you’re experiencing, and provide resources and therapeutic processes to help you move forward.

10/23/2025

Our first Newsletter! 🗞️💥

Our October newsletter is out! Is it out weeks later than I had hoped? Yes! Folks, it’s been a month. 🥴

The newsletter will be sent monthly and is meant to keep you in the loop in terms of what is happening in the practice, including upcoming events, and to provide meaningful content meant to enrich your life. ✨

If you’d like to subscribe, DM us your email and we’ll put you on the email list.

10/22/2025

🌱ADHD Assessments for Adults 🌱

Have you been wanting to understand your ADHD? Book a FREE CONSULTATION with Rachel Tober, to see if an ADHD Assessment is right for you.

Visit: gabriellehonecounselling.janeapp.com

10/21/2025

🌱ADHD Assessments for Adults 🌱

Have you been wanting to understand your ADHD? Book a FREE CONSULTATION with Rachel Tober, to see if an ADHD Assessment is right for you.

Visit: gabriellehonecounselling.janeapp.com

Rachel Tober is now available for Psychoeducational Assessments, ADHD Comprehensive Assessment, Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Assessment, as well as Career Assessment. She will be in office on Sunday afternoons, Tuesday and Friday evenings.

10/16/2025

Thank you! 💕

It’s hard to believe that EIGHT years ago I started my practice. At the time I was teaching elementary half days, teaching at the University of Calgary, running groups at the YWCA, AND starting to build my practice. 🥴

Over the years I have worked hard to expand my areas of expertise, and continue to grow as I bring associates into the practice. I have run three successful retreats to date, and there’s more on the way!

I’m so grateful for the work that I get to do. Thank you to all of my clients for trusting me with your journey. I have so much love and care for all of you. What a privilege it is to get to work with you each week. 💗