Sound Connections Counselling Therapy and Music Therapy

02/21/2026

Creating 10 minutes a day for YOU, getting a good nights sleep and eating healthy goes a long way. Pause and love yourself

12/23/2025

This time of year there can be a lot of expectations of yourself and others. Find peace, kindness and compassion in self-care and what you can share with others

Christmas looks different for everyone, and that’s okay.

11/12/2025

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10/10/2025

09/11/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Life on the land can be rewarding, but it can also feel isolating and overwhelming. Long hours, financial stress, and uncertainty in farming take a toll—often in silence.

Let this day be a reminder: you are not alone. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness. Checking in on your neighbours, family, and fellow farmers can make all the difference.

Together, we can break the silence and build a community of care and hope.

***dePreventionDay

08/13/2025

Taking this training last spring was very helpful to be more prepared in my community. Being informed, aware and creating a framework in welcoming farmers broadened the perspectives needed to honour the work they do and what we are capable of together.

Farmers are strong—but they shouldn’t have to carry it all alone. 🌾💚
Ag Informed Therapy™ helps therapists understand the real-life challenges of farm communities through a 4-tier, 12-module course. It includes 12 continuing ed credits, and a downloadable PDF to support learning and connection.

Let’s build care that actually fits rural life.
Start learning: nfmha.ca/courses

06/18/2025

📣 5 Mental Health Tips for Farmers This Spring 🌱

Farming's tough. Here are a few tips on how to take care of you, not just the land.

1️⃣ Pick Your Battles
You won't get it all done. Prioritize what truly matters today. The rest can wait.

2️⃣ Take a 5-Minute Break
Tailgate. Water bottle. Sit. Breathe. You’re not lazy—you're human.

3️⃣ Talk to Someone Who Gets It
Neighbour, seed guy, cousin—someone who understands the grind. Farming is lonely, connection helps.

4️⃣ Get Off the Farm (Yes, Really)
Coffee run, church, feed store. Doesn’t matter—change of scenery clears the mind.

5️⃣ Don’t Tough It Out Alone
If you’re burning out or feeling off, talk to someone. Help is strength, not weakness. Reach out to us here at NFMHA. We can put you in touch with an Ag Informed Therapist.

👨‍🌾 Take care of your land, but don’t forget to take care of yourself too.
📲 Save & share with a farmer who needs this today.

05/07/2025

Proud to be an Affiliate Counselling Therapist and aligning with my local farmers!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Farming is more than a job—it’s a way of life. But the pressures, isolation, and unpredictability of agriculture can take a toll on your mental health.

You’re not alone. The National Farmer Mental Health Alliance connects farmers with ag-informed therapists who understand the unique challenges of farm life.

If you’re struggling, reaching out isn’t a weakness—it’s a strength.
We’re here for you.

Visit https://nfmha.ca/who-we-are/affiliates/ to connect with support that gets it—because we’re in this together.

05/06/2025

A good video to reflect on the value of attachments...and healing toward our want to be held = confronting our authenticity.

We tend to believe that normality equals health. Yet what is the norm in the Western world? Join the renowned physician for a pathway to reconnection and hea...

04/04/2025

Sometimes these are the parts in the puzzle...

03/24/2025

Studies show that engaging in prosocial behavior and caring for others can lead to increased psychological well-being, reduced stress, and a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life.

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03/19/2025

Connecting with others is being vulnerable—many of us work too hard at overcompensating and trying to be liked. Instead if you can focus on presence and not expectations about them, it can result in some of the best interactions and relationships of your life.