Amanda Stoddard - Cove Integrative Therapy

02/25/2026

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02/25/2026

Grab a Cow's ice cream on Friday, March 6th and support CMHA - Canadian Mental Health Association - Nova Scotia

Get your COW-lendars ready, Nova Scotia! Friday, March 6th is Moo, Let's Talk Day! Enjoy udderly delicious ice cream while supporting mental health programs—...

02/21/2026

What causes addiction?

It is not a choice, rather a response to emotional pain.

Instead of asking 'What's wrong with you?' let's try asking 'What happened to you?'

Dr Gabor Mate tells us about the root of addictions and why a lot of people overlook this cause of addiction.

Dr. Gabor Mate talks about the true nature of an addiction, telling us that the addiction is doing something for us, like covering us, numbing ourselves, dis...

02/17/2026

This is offered by the institute I completed my Soul-based Somatic Trauma Training with.

Join an 8-week online mindfulness coaching group for adults with ADHD. Learn somatic tools for focus, emotional regulation, and nervous system support in a guided, community-based setting. Winter 2026 session now enrolling.

02/15/2026

How IFS works and a demo with founder Dick Schwartz

Internal family systems Founder Richard Schwartz does an IFS therapy session with Emma McAdam, we work with her inner critic and Self in IFSLearn the skills ...

02/11/2026

"Grief needs to be heard. And this openness can be life saving."

For the next few weeks I'll be facilitating a circle of witnessing, teaching, and learning more about grief, loss, death, and dying as a Grief & Loss Instructor at Rhodes Wellness College.

I humbly accepted the call back in October and now honoured to do it once again. Befriending grief is essential life's work. I've learned this through my own personal life experiences and travels.

As Stephen Garrett (my mentor and now fellow collaborator) would say, "We have a bad relationship with death." We've forgotten it's gifts, teachings, and how to honour it so we can live well and die well. I will post teachings and conversations along the path of the course starting next Tuesday. Let's get comfortable being uncomfortable with this topic so we can find a way to support and hold one another with it.

When loss enters our lives, understanding how to confront it can be difficult. Rachel Stephenson learned a valuable lesson after a difficult loss and shares ...

02/10/2026

Do you ever feel trapped in a cycle of victimhood, despair, anger or fear?

When we’re emotionally reactive, it’s often not the situation itself that traps us, but the story we’re unconsciously telling ourselves about it.

In this video, Emma shares the hidden thought pattern that fuels anxiety, depression, anger, and emotional reactivity — and how to break free from it so we can manifest the stories we actually want to create in our lives.

Here's the thing, when we see ourselves being emotionally reactive, and start seeing that pattern over and over, there's a good chance that our "stories" are fueling that reactivity. "Stories" are how we make sense of the world, but usually we don't even know they are there.

Our brains create stories to protect us, but sometimes those stories become prisons. They shape what we notice, how we feel, and the choices we make… often without us realizing it.

Learn how the stories you tell yourself fuel anxiety, depression, and triggers—and discover practical skills like cognitive defusion to rewrite your life.Fre...

01/29/2026

Ever notice how sometimes your body “talks” before your brain catches up?

Tight jaw.

Heavy chest.

Butterflies.

Shoulder tension.

That’s the mind–body connection in action: emotions don’t just live in our thoughts—they show up in our muscles, breath, posture, and nervous system.

Try this 20-second reset:

Gently tense your shoulders (just a little)

Hold for 2–3 breaths

Slowly soften + exhale

Notice what changes

If you want a clear, grounding explanation + a helpful video that walks you through it, I’m sharing this resource today.

What’s your body’s #1 “tell” when you’re stressed?

The Mind Body Connection is powerful; our emotions are stored not only in our brain, but in our bodily response. When we have a strong emotion, our body has a

01/14/2026

Wintering Well: Is It the Winter Blues or Something More? ❄️

Winter can take a toll on our mental health—but it doesn’t have to be something we just get through.

Visit our website to explore what it means to “winter well,” how to tell the difference between the winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and discovber practical, gentle ways to support your mood during the colder months.

👉 Read the full article to learn how to care for your mental health this winter.

https://novascotia.cmha.ca/wintering-well-thriving-through-the-winter-blues-and-sad/

01/11/2026

Excited to share details for a small lakeside gathering coming up later this month.

Join Lori Taylor and me for a gentle, land-based experience connecting to water's calming energy.

Event Details
Healing Waters Connection Group
Saturday, January 24 | 2:00–4:00pm
Lake Banook (Paddler's Cove + outdoor lakeside time)
Max 12 participants

What to Expect

This is a grounded trauma-informed ceremony weaving nature-based offerings, IFS, and somatic frameworks for nervous system regulation, parts-awareness, and emotional integration—we stay on land, dipping into emotions with care and resource.

Early bird rate: $45 (current clients, pay by Thursday, January 15th); then $54.
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Limited to 12 participants

Reserve Your Spot!

Reply here or email contact@amandastoddard.ca with subject “Healing Waters"

11/07/2025

Free Workshops Available for November

🍂 November THRIVE Workshops are LIVE!

This month’s sessions are designed to help you navigate grief, rebuild confidence, manage anxiety, and heal from trauma.

Each one-hour workshop offers practical tools, meaningful connection, and space to support your mental health journey. 💚

THRIVE workshops are:
💜 Free
💻 Virtual
⚓ Open to all Nova Scotians

✨ Take a step toward healing, growth, and connection this November.
🔗https://novascotia.cmha.ca/thrive-learning-center-for-mental-wellness-and-well-being/

11/07/2025

UPDATE: Unfortunately we have had to reschedule this workshop for a later date.
New date will be announced soon.

🎤 Interviews can feel intimidating — but with the right strategies, you can walk in with confidence and leave a lasting impression.

Whether you’re new to the workforce or ready for your next opportunity, this free Lunch & Learn will give you practical tools to shine in your next interview.

Join our At Work team on Nov 12 for Mastering the Interview:

📅 12–1 p.m. | 💻 Zoom
👥 For job seekers + anyone looking to boost interview confidence

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lunch-learn-mastering-the-interview-tickets-1717208780689?aff=oddtdtcreator