Sarah Carr Psychological Services

12/15/2025

OFFICE CLOSED DECEMBER 15TH

Good morning everyone,

Given the public schools branch has announced closures for most schools across the island, our office will be closed today for the safety of all clients and staff. We thank you for your understanding.

Please stay safe and warm ❄️

Monday, December 15, 2025 UPDATE - Westisle Family of Schools will proceed following the one-hour delay.

Classes in all other families of schools are cancelled.

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Monday, December 15, 2025 - Westisle Family of Schools is on a one-hour delay with an update by 8am. Classes in all other families of schools are cancelled due to weather and road conditions.

12/09/2025

Hello everyone,

Please see our upcoming group therapies below. If you would like to join or have any questions, please reach us at 902-367-4722 or info@carrpsych.com.

12/05/2025

OFFICE CLOSED DECEMBER 5TH 2025

Dear clients,

Due to the road and weather conditions, both public schools and our office are closed for the day. We will reach out to clients to reschedule appointments when we are back in the office Monday.

Once again, we appreciate your understanding and hope you all have a safe long weekend!

12/04/2025

Good afternoon everyone,

We are happy to share that we will be offering multiple group therapies in 2026. These will include a Women's PTSD Recovery Group, a Men's PTSD Recovery Group, and an Anxiety Management Group.

These will begin in January 2026 and will be led by mental health professionals.

Here are some more details:

PTSD Recovery Groups
These groups will cover topics such as:

-Psychoeducation on trauma
-Breathing and Relaxation Skills
-Mindfulness
-Self-talk skills
-Addiction/Relapse Cycle
-Anger Management
-Self- Compassion Skills
-Communication Skills

Easing Worries: An Anxiety Management Group Program
This group will cover topics such as:

-Understanding anxiety and its impact
-Identifying triggers and managing stress
-Building mindfulness and relaxation techniques
-Challenging negative thinking patterns
-Engaging in exposures

If you have any questions or would like to join, please reach out at 902-367-4722 or info@carrpsych.com.

12/03/2025

OFFICE CLOSED DECEMBER 3RD 2025

Good morning everyone,

As the school boards have announced they are remaining closed today due to the weather, our office will also be closed for the day. This is for the safety of all clients and staff. We will reach out to clients to reschedule appointments tomorrow when we are back in office.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe and warm ❄️

11/20/2025

Hi everyone,

We are pleased to announce that starting in January 2026, we will begin our Anxiety Group Management Program.

Here are the details:

The Easing Worries Anxiety Group is a 10-week skills-based course offering evidence-based anxiety management techniques by a licensed mental health professional.

This group involves:
-Understanding anxiety and its impact
-Identifying triggers and managing stress
-Building mindfulness and relaxation techniques
-Challenging negative thinking patterns
-Engaging in exposures

This group is for adults seeking effective strategies to cope with stress and anxiety.
This group will begin on January 6th from 2pm to 3:30pm.

If you are interested, or have any questions, please reach out to us at 902-367-4722 or info@carrpsych.com.

11/06/2025

Hello everyone,

We are happy to offer a Women's PTSD Recovery Group beginning in the new year. It will begin January 7th from 10:30am-12pm and will continue weekly until March 11th.

Here is more information regarding the group:

The PTSD RECOVERY GROUP PROGRAM
Facing the Past, Embracing the Present
Do one or more traumatic events from the past cause you problems? Have you often considered exploring psychological treatment? The CarrPsych PTSD Recovery Group may be for you.

What to Expect:

Expert Guidance: Led by a licensed mental health professional, our group sessions provide a safe space for sharing experiences and learning from one another.
Evidence-Based Techniques: Each week, we’ll introduce effective strategies and skills, drawing from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), mindfulness, and other proven approaches, to help you better manage your symptoms.
Trauma Processing: Engage in meaningful, professionally facilitated discussions that allow you to deepen your understanding of your trauma and its impact on your life.
Supportive Community: Connect with others who understand what you're going through. Learn that you are not alone.
Personalized Insights: Tailor the skills you learn to fit your personal experiences and challenges, ensuring that you have the tools you need to thrive.

Session Highlights:

Understanding PTSD and its impact
Identifying triggers and reducing avoidance
Building mindfulness and relaxation techniques
Challenging reactive, trauma-based thought patterns
Developing a personalized homework to overcome trauma

Who Should Join: You may be eligible for this program if you have experienced a single or ongoing traumatic event that has resulted in PTSD symptoms, including depression and anxiety, intrusive memories or thoughts of a traumatic event, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and irritability/changes in demeanour.

This group is suitable for first responders, veterans & military personnel, injured workers, and members of the general public with or without a trauma-related diagnosis (e.g. PTSD).

Please contact us at 902-367-4722 or email us at info@carrpsych.com if you are interested or have any questions.

10/21/2025

We are pleased to announce that starting in November, our Anxiety Management Group Therapy will begin, led by our wonderful counselling therapist Joelle.

Here are the details:

The Easing Worries Anxiety Group is a 10-week skills-based course offering evidence-based anxiety management techniques by a licensed mental health professional.

This group involves:
-Understanding anxiety and its impact
-Identifying triggers and managing stress
-Building mindfulness and relaxation techniques
-Challenging negative thinking patterns
-Engaging in exposures

This group is for adults seeking effective strategies to cope with stress and anxiety.
This group will begin on Wednesday, November 19th, at 9:00 am.

If you are interested, or have any questions, please reach out to us at 902-367-4722 or info@carrpsych.com.

09/26/2025

Hello all,

We are happy to share that we are planning to start a mixed gender PTSD Recovery Group this October. This group will be led by our wonderful counselling therapist Julie beginning October 10th from 1-2:30pm.

Here are more details:
The PTSD RECOVERY GROUP PROGRAM

Facing the Past, Embracing the Present
Do one or more traumatic events from the past cause you problems? Have you often considered exploring psychological treatment? The CarrPsych PTSD Recovery Group may be for you.

What to Expect:

Expert Guidance: Led by a licensed mental health professional, our group sessions provide a safe space for sharing experiences and learning from one another.

Evidence-Based Techniques: Each week, we’ll introduce effective strategies and skills, drawing from Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), mindfulness, and other proven approaches, to help you better manage your symptoms.

Trauma Processing: Engage in meaningful, professionally facilitated discussions that allow you to deepen your understanding of your trauma and its impact on your life.

Supportive Community: Connect with others who understand what you're going through. Learn that you are not alone.

Personalized Insights: Tailor the skills you learn to fit your personal experiences and challenges, ensuring that you have the tools you need to thrive.

Session Highlights:

Understanding PTSD and its impact
Identifying triggers and reducing avoidance
Building mindfulness and relaxation techniques
Challenging reactive, trauma-based thought patterns
Developing a personalized homework to overcome trauma

Who Should Join: You may be eligible for this program if you have experienced a single or ongoing traumatic event that has resulted in PTSD symptoms, including depression and anxiety, intrusive memories or thoughts of a traumatic event, flashbacks, difficulty sleeping, and irritability/changes in demeanour.

This group is suitable for first responders, veterans & military personnel, injured workers, and members of the general public with or without a trauma-related diagnosis (e.g. PTSD).

Please contact us at 902-367-4722 or info@carrpsych.com to let us know if you are interested.

09/04/2025

Good evening everyone,
We are happy to share that our new therapy group Sleep Solutions is starting tomorrow and will be running for six weeks. Here is a bit more about this group:

Sleep Solutions: CBT-I for Insomnia

Are you experiencing sleep disturbances that affect your daily functioning and emotional well-being? Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of anxiety and sleeplessness, often feeling exhausted yet unable to rest? Our six-week Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) program is designed to help you reclaim your nights and restore your days, all within a supportive and trauma-informed framework.

Please reach out to us at 902-367-4722 for more information.

07/15/2025

Dear clients,
Our parking lot will be repaved next week. As such, there will be times when the lot is inaccessible. We do not yet know the exact dates and times; we'll update you once we have the information.

In the meantime, if you need assistance with parking or walking to the building, please call the front desk, and we will be happy to help you get here.

06/03/2025