Colour Wheel Counselling and Supervision

03/06/2026

Spring Neurosparkly Supervision Group dates are up!
Register at colourwheelcounselling.janeapp.com

03/05/2026

After much studying and paperwork, Kathryn is now a Canadian Certified Supervisor with the CCPA!
This designation guarantees that your supervisor has done the necessary training and recieved grading and oversight to meet the high standards of supervising other therapists.
Looking for clinical supervision? email kathryn@colourwheelcounselling.com

03/03/2026

Which frog are you today?
Image credit: sugar and sloth

02/27/2026

Doing some quick shuffling over Spring Break so we'll all be on the same floor! Instead of having one office in unit B and one in unit 8, we'll have three upstairs. The lovely .who.stress.bakes will be taking over unit 8 and we miss her already 😭

02/26/2026

Not in the Comox Valley? No problem!
Jillian offers online Art Therapy sessions for kids, teens, and adults.
Book a free consultation call!

02/24/2026

Many of the spaces in our online directory are shaped by what was missing in the past, and by a commitment to make things safer going forward. Whether you are an LGBTQI+ owner or a dedicated ally, your space can change how someone experiences their day. We invite you to apply to have your space included on our online directory:

https://safespacealliance.com/add-listing/

02/24/2026

Child, teen, and adult therapy sessions available!
Book online now!

02/17/2026

We are hearing you.

Over the past several days, we have seen and heard the fear, anxiety, and anguish that many families are expressing about the proposed changes to Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) services. We want to reiterate: your voices matter, and they are being heard.

At the Family Support Institute, our role has always been — and will always remain — to stand beside families. That includes listening deeply, asking hard questions, and advocating to ensure that every child and youth receives the support they need, when they need it. No family should be left behind.

Based on what has been shared so far, it appears that the direction of this model — expanding access and moving toward a more needs-based approach — has the potential to address longstanding gaps in the system. For many years, families have been excluded from support altogether, and meaningful reform must ensure broader, more equitable access.

At the same time, many critical details remain unclear. We do not yet know the specific eligibility criteria, the assessment tools that will be used, or how determinations will ultimately be made. The assessment framework will be one of the most important factors in determining how equitable and effective this model will be. Until those elements are confirmed, it is not possible to know with certainty who will qualify, who may not, and whether any children or youth risk losing access to supports.

This is why advocacy is essential right now.

Over the past week, we have compiled eight pages of questions and concerns directly from families across BC, including through social media. We have formally shared these questions and concerns with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, and we have a scheduled meeting with the Minister on March 2 to ensure that family voices directly inform next steps. Our advocacy is grounded in one principle: expanding support must not come at the cost of abandoning any children, youth, or families who rely on it today.

We also want to speak to something we are seeing that concerns us deeply. Some families are hopeful that long-standing barriers may finally be addressed. Others are fearful of losing supports they fought hard to secure. These hopes and fears are both valid. While we sit in the space of uncertainty, we don’t want to see resentment building as families advocate for the rights and specific needs of their children.

We maintain that every child deserves support. Every family deserves stability. And expanding support to more families must never come at the expense of leaving others behind. We are grieved by the implications of a system redesign that continues to force families into a position of needing to compete for the resources and supports their children deserve.

Every family knows what it feels like to advocate fiercely under exhaustion, to navigate uncertainty, and to worry about their child’s future. Unity strengthens collective advocacy.

Our commitment is unwavering:
💙 We will listen to families.
💙 We will bring forward your questions and concerns.
💙 We will advocate for clarity, equity, stability, and access.
💙 We will work to ensure that no child, youth, or family is left behind.
💙 We will never alienate families for sharing their truth or their fears.

System change is complex. It requires transparency, accountability, and meaningful engagement with the families most affected. That is an ongoing process. Last week’s announcement brought hope, but it has also raised more questions than there are currently answers for. We are committed to ensuring that all family voices are heard during implementation, and that the lived experiences of families continue to shape the path forward.

We stand with families. All families.

02/13/2026

Shout out to local business !
The face clock is the perfect addition to our quirky therapy decor.

02/11/2026

The biggest congratulations to Freya!
She's worked so hard and is finally a Canadian Certified Counsellor!
Thank you Freya for your dedication to the kids and teens of the Comox Valley.
💙💛🧡💚❤️

02/11/2026

New AFU updates:

Investment will expand services throughout B.C., provide additional direct funding to families

01/28/2026