Routes2Wellness

09/23/2025

Naming those things brings you back to the present moment with an awareness of your whole surroundings. A great tool when you find yourself over thinking or feeling anxious.

09/09/2025

04/30/2025

Starting Wednesdays, May 7, I'm excited to offer in-person sessions and to be part of the amazing group of psychologists at Park Psychology on MacLeod Trail in Calgary. Virtual sessions will always be an option.

04/16/2025

At times, it can be challenging to find the beauty, joy, and resilience in life. Yellow Day is a reminder to slow down and look for the light around us — and within us.

Today, Wednesday, April 16th, I invite you to find something yellow in your environment or a personal story from your journey and share it with the world.

Yellow Tulips are my favourite flower, they coincide with spring, new beginnings, fresh starts, and new growth.

03/27/2025

The Benefits of Virtual Counselling

Navigating life’s challenges doesn’t have to mean rearranging your schedule or braving traffic. Virtual counselling offers a flexible, accessible, and effective way to prioritize your well-being from the comfort of your own space.

Convenience – No commuting, no rushing. Just log in from wherever you feel most at ease.

Comfort & Privacy – Have sessions in a familiar environment where you feel safe and relaxed.

Flexible Scheduling – Fit sessions into your routine without the hassle of travel time.

More Accessible – Whether you're in a rural area or balancing a busy life, support is just a click away.

Just as Effective – Studies show virtual counselling is just as beneficial as in-person sessions for many concerns.

Your well-being matters, and help is within reach—literally! 💙

03/15/2025

When we think of yoga, we often picture poses and flexibility. But yoga therapy is something deeper—it’s a powerful tool for healing both body and mind.

As a counselling therapist, I know that emotional well-being is deeply connected to how we feel physically. If you’re carrying stress, anxiety, or chronic pain, your body is speaking to you—and yoga therapy helps you listen.

Ready to learn more? Claire of Body Motion Yoga breaks it all down in this latest blog post! Tap the link in my bio to read.

02/27/2025

We often hear the word co-dependent in terms of living with someone who has an addiction. Still, as women in midlife, we often find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities—caring for children and aging parents, maintaining relationships, and managing careers. In this phase of life, it’s easy to slip into patterns of putting others’ needs before our own. "Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie is a transformative book that shines a light on codependency, a pattern of behaviour that many of us unknowingly develop. If you’ve ever felt exhausted from taking care of everyone else while neglecting yourself, this book is a must-read. Read more about this book on my blog
https://www.routes2wellness.ca/blog

02/07/2025

Balancing Midlife: Caring for Aging Parents Without Losing Yourself

Life can feel a lot like a teeter-totter—constantly shifting between caring for aging parents, managing work and relationships, and trying to squeeze in some self-care. And let’s be honest… the guilt is real.

If you’re in midlife and feeling stretched thin, you’re not alone. In my latest blog post, guest writer Morales dives into:
💡 How to have open and honest conversations with your parents
💡 Building a support system so you don’t have to do everything alone
💡 Why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential
💡 The power of planning ahead to reduce stress and overwhelm

If this resonates with you, take a few minutes to read the full post here: https://www.routes2wellness.ca/post/finding-balance-in-midlife-caring-for-parents-while-caring-for-yourself

And if you’re struggling with finding balance, I’m here to help. As a counselling therapist, I support women navigating these challenges every day. Let’s talk. 💛

👉 Tag a friend who needs this reminder!

02/03/2025

My parents had cases of photographic slides in an old suitcase, and I finally got around to getting them scanned. This sweet gem was among the images of cousins, birthday parties, and long-forgotten camping vacations.

This poorly composed image, in which I uncommonly still have my head, is captured in the photographic style of my mother. Here, I look wildly content as I pose squint-eyed into the sun with patchy snow at my feet and a low winter’s shadow behind me.

Our backyard was our playground. Most of the time you’d find me and my brothers out on the hill, regardless of the temperature, after school, Saturdays and even Sundays (after church, of course). That old ringer-washer lid was my favourite makeshift toboggan. It made the ride fast and unpredictable, even out of control.

The dog would make chase, barking frantically alongside us down the slopes, tugging at the pant legs of our snowsuits, never tiring of any of it. Winter meant snow forts, snowmen, sledding, snowball fights, and my birthday.
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If childhood memories, including birthdays and other holidays, are tainted with difficult memories, loss, or abuse, let's face them together. Email me to book a call today.

01/29/2025

This is my office wall (and virtual counselling backdrop). It is a collection of art found and gifted to me by special friends over the years.

Counselling is such an intimate interaction between two people that the space we share should make you feel comfortable and let you in on who I am too - a little bit! No green screens or floating heads here!
Custom framing by Art Effects

01/22/2025

🌟 Through the Eyes of a Child 🌟

"Sometimes, the simplest moments hold the deepest truths."

This beautiful hand-drawn self-portrait reminds us of how children see themselves and the world—pure, unfiltered, and full of wonder.

✨ Take a moment today to ask yourself:

How would my younger self see me now?
Am I living in alignment with the joy and curiosity I once felt?

Children have a way of reminding us what truly matters: love, connection, and being true to ourselves. ❤️

💬 How do you nurture your inner child? Share your thoughts below!