Peace by Piece Counselling

10/14/2025

Gratitude Prompts When Life Feels Hard

When You’re Overwhelmed

• What’s one thing that made today even slightly easier?

• Who or what helped you get through this week, even in a small way?

• What comfort can you still reach for when things feel too much?

When You’re Struggling Emotionally

• What emotion is present right now, and what is it teaching you?

• Is there a part of yourself that’s still showing up, even tired or hurting?

• What’s one tiny act of kindness (from yourself or someone else) you noticed recently?

When You Need Grounding

• What simple sensory thing brings you calm — a sound, a smell, a texture, or a taste?

• What place (real or imagined) feels safe to you?

• What small routine helps you feel a sense of normalcy or control?

When You Feel Alone

• Who has ever made you feel understood, even once?

• What connection (human, animal, spiritual, or natural) has soothed you before?

• What’s one message you wish someone would tell you right now — can you offer that to
yourself?

When You Want Hope

• What has helped you through hard times in the past?

• What’s one thing you’re looking forward to, even a small one?

• What part of you refuses to give up — and what might that part be grateful for?

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10/10/2025

Grief has a way of ambushing us when we least expect it. One moment all is well, and the next moment we are taken out at the knees by a song, a scent, a memory, or a place. A tidal wave of pain washes over us fiercely and without warning. There is no "right" way to grieve and no set timeline for healing. Never is self-compassion more important than in times of grief and loss. Some days we move forward with a bit more ease, and other days, you might need to rest and let the feelings be what they are. Both are completely ok. It really is ok not to be ok. The grief journey invites us to carry both love and loss at the same time, and to carry them with grace for ourselves as we patiently find our way through the wilderness. If you're walking through grief, please remember you don't have to do it alone. I offer space where you can talk, feel, remember, and begin to find your footing again--one piece at a time.

Peace By Piece Counselling, Kamloops BC http://www.peacebypiececounselling.com

05/12/2020

Just letting people know I will be reopening my practice for face-to-face counselling as soon as I’m given the go ahead (mid May) and will be following procedures to keep my clients safe. Online counselling will also still be available through Zoom. I can’t tell you how excited I am to meet people again in my office. To book online just go to

At peace by Piece counselling you will find emotional healing in a safe and warm environment.

03/30/2020

Phone and secure video counselling sessions are available at Peace By Piece Counselling. To book an appointment go to http://www.peacebypiececounselling.com to schedule a session online

03/17/2020

I am offering counselling sessions through Zoom for people who are socially isolating. Not my favourite method of counselling, but I want to stay connected with my clients.

At peace by Piece counselling you will find emotional healing in a safe and warm environment.

01/26/2020

Love this!

11/09/2019

"Kites rise against, not with the wind." John Neal

10/22/2019

For your convenience, Peace By Piece Counselling is now using the Jane App and appointments can be booked online. You can book using the book now button on this FB page, going to the following link https://peacebypiececounselling.janeapp.com/ or by going to my website at http://www.peacebypiececounselling.com and clicking the book appointment button. I hope this makes booking easier for you.

At peace by Piece counselling you will find emotional healing in a safe and warm environment.

10/18/2019

For those who want resources on trauma, here are a few links that might be helpful--www.trauma-pages.com and www.ncptsd.org

Educational site focused on emotional trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) affecting individuals or communities (e.g., natural or man-made disasters). Trauma information for clinicians, researchers, students; supportive links for public or survivors/victims.

12/07/2017

I loved the ice formations and water on my morning jaunt in the woods. For quite some time I’ve been practicing the art of noticing. Poet Mary Oliver says “Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” Noticing beauty has brought me through many painful seasons. One of my favourite authors, Ann Voskamp, wrote a book called One Thousand Gifts and challenges people to find 1000 beautiful things in a year. This practice helps us notice the miracle in the ordinary.