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We address Canada's critical need for accessible mental healthcare by offering affordable counselling to all individuals no matter their income level.

02/26/2026

Recovery is not only emotional. It can affect your finances, work, and daily stability.

The Crime Victim Assistance Program may provide benefits such as:

• Counselling
• Medical, dental, and prescription costs
• Income support or lost earning capacity
• Childcare and homemaker services
• Transportation expenses
• Crime scene cleaning

Support exists to reduce the practical barriers that can follow trauma.

If you’ve been approved for counselling benefits, Victim Services Counselling offers trauma-informed mental health support across BC, including virtual sessions and holistic care options.

🔹 Explore funding eligibility through CVAP: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits
🔹 If approved for counselling benefits, connect with Victim Services Counselling:
https://victimservices.support/

You deserve support that meets both your practical and emotional needs.

02/25/2026

February 25 marks Pink Shirt Day in Canada! A national movement that promotes kindness and anti-bullying awareness.
Bullying can significantly impact one's emotional regulation and nervous system.
Today is a reminder of the importance of psychological safety, belonging, and compassion, especially when promoting mental well-being

02/24/2026

思いやりを持ってケンカを乗り越える方法
パートナーとケンカをするとき、
多くの場合、私たちは「正しさ」を証明しようとしてしまいます。
でも本当に大切なのは、勝つことではなく、理解することです。
臨床の現場では、問題はケンカそのものではなく、つながりが切れることだとお伝えします。
言い合いになると、私たちの神経系は防衛モードに
闘うか、逃げるか、閉じるか、いわゆるFight flight freezeに入ります。
その状態では、思いやりを持つことはとても難しいのです。
だから最初のステップは、解決ではなく「落ち着くこと」。
一度、立ち止まる。
呼吸をゆっくり整える。
声のトーンを少し柔らかくする。
そして、責める言葉を、気持ちの言葉に変えてみてください。
「なんで分かってくれないの？」ではなく、
「こういうとき、私は少し寂しくなるんだよね。」
思いやりのある対話とは、
相手の考えに同意することではなく、
相手の“感情”に関心を向け続けることです。
私は傷ついている
そして同時に
あなたも何か感じているんじゃないのかな？
その両方を大切にできるとき、
ケンカは関係を壊すものではなく、
むしろ、安心感を深める機会になります。
完璧さではなく、
安心できる関係性こそが、長く続く絆をつくります。
Navigating Arguments with Compassion
When couples argue, the goal is usually to win.
But in healthy relationships, the real goal is understanding.
As a psychotherapist, I often remind clients:
Conflict is not the problem. Disconnection is.
When an argument starts, your nervous system goes into protection mode — fight, flight, or shut down. In that state, compassion becomes biologically difficult. So the first step isn’t solving the issue. It’s regulation.
Pause.
Slow your breathing.
Soften your tone.
Then shift from accusation to vulnerability.
Instead of “You never listen,” try:
“When this happens, I feel alone.”
Compassionate conflict means staying curious about your partner’s emotional experience — even when you disagree with their perspective.
You can hold two truths at once:
“I’m hurt” and “You’re hurting too.”
Arguments handled with compassion don’t weaken relationships.
They deepen emotional safety.
And emotional safety — not perfection — is what builds lasting connection.

02/23/2026

Many people delay seeking help because they think they need to wait until the legal process is complete.

You don’t.

If a violent crime occurred in BC, you may apply for benefits through the Crime Victim Assistance Program even if:
• charges have not been laid
• the case is still under investigation
• there is no conviction

Support is about recovery, not the outcome of a trial.

If you’ve been impacted, it may be worth exploring your options.

Learn more: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits

02/21/2026

Associate Therapist Mina Ibrahim:

Your brain wires for connection through repetition.
Every safe moment, every honest talk, every calm repair shapes your attachment system.
Bonding is learned. Trust is trained.
What you practice in love becomes your neural pattern.

02/20/2026

Associate Therapist Kelly Kooner:
Our inner dialogue doesn’t stay internal, it often shapes how we communicate and connect with others. In this video Associate Therapist Kelly explores how self-talk can influence relationships, expectations, and emotional responses.

02/18/2026

As Associate Therapist Ashley shares, Valentine’s Day can stir up comparison, pressure, or questions about where we “should” be in life. If you’re noticing any of that, you’re not alone.
When you can, try to be gentle with yourself. You might step back from social comparison, or offer yourself a small act of kindness, something that feels grounding or comforting.
If you notice yourself comparing your life to others, remember that each of our journeys is unique and unfolds at its own pace.

02/14/2026

This Valentines, Associate Therapist Megan tells us to remember setting boundaries is not selfish. Healthy boundaries protect connection, help relationships thrive, and honor both you and those you care about most 💕

02/13/2026

As Associate Therapist Kelsy says, it is natural and human to understand yourself in relation to other people but social comparison becomes negative when you start undervaluing what you have because you believe other people have more. If you are genuinely unhappy that is a different thing but if you find yourself becoming unhappy because you think other people have it better you can try to reframe your thinking using compassionate self talk.

Acknowledge what is bothering you then refocus on what is good and positive. Through repeated exposure to positive and compassionate messaging our thoughts will more easily turn to the positive and comforting instead of the negative and comparison.

02/10/2026

Eating Disorders Awareness Week was a reminder that struggles with food, body image, or control are rarely about willpower — they’re often a way of coping with stress, emotions, or feeling “not enough.”

In this video, Associate Therapist Abbey shares a small, gentle skill to help shift self-critical thoughts into a moment of compassion. Healing doesn’t start with punishment — it starts with kindness toward yourself.
If this resonates, remember: noticing your inner voice and offering yourself care is already a meaningful step toward understanding and support. 💛

02/06/2026

Relationships are built in the everyday moments. As Associate Therapist Ashley shares, the way we listen, keep our word, respect boundaries, and repair when we miss the mark all matter more than we often realize. A gentle reminder to check in on the emotional bank accounts in your life 🤍

02/04/2026

Associate Therapist Megan Sutherland:

Eating disorders don’t have a “look,” and they’re not about willpower. They can affect anyone and often show up as ways of coping with anxiety, trauma, or strong emotions. Recovery isn’t linear, but support helps. Just know you’re not alone. 💛

Learn more: https://nedic.ca/edaw/

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