Support with S

08/01/2023

Struggling with anxious thoughts? Check out my recent blog post about common anxious thought patterns and a step-by-step way to master them in the moment! 🫶

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives. Some people experience anxiety fleetingly, while others feel that they live in an anxious state constantly. What is the difference between these two manifestatio...

07/18/2023

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✨EMBRACE YOUR WEIRDNESS 🤪

I sing along to the radio in public 🎤

I dance while shopping 💃

I make movie and song references that not everyone gets (but I think is hilarious) 🤭

I lose my train of thought in sessions 🫠

I make silly facial expressions 🥸

I use silly voices (basically I’m just a silly person) 💁🏼‍♀️

I yell and cheer A LOT during team sports 🤪

I make poorly timed jokes 🙃

I swear 🫢

I watch The Lord of the Rings; Harry Potter; and The Office repeatedly 🤓

But this is me! Unapologetically authentic. It takes a lot of courage to be yourself. You have to overcome the very real fact that

1) people may reject you
2) people may judge you
3) people may straight up dislike you 🤷🏼‍♀️

AND THATS OK! So embrace your weirdness and let your light shine, my friends! ✨🤩

04/15/2023

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Hi 👋🏻 I’m Shannon of Support with S ✨

I wanted to re-introduce myself with some personal tidbits 🤭

- I’m passionate about helping youth and young adults understand and work through feelings of anxiety, low self esteem, difficult emotions, family conflict, negative thoughts and feeling lost 🫶🏻

- I support young people recovering from psychosis by establishing trusting relationships and putting in the time to get to know them as a person

- I have always had high levels of empathy. I was once told that “empathy is my superpower.” I feel your feelings with you 💕

- I hear my own voice from my clients. I understand your struggling with that voice in your head. I’ve been there. 🤗

- I am in my happy place when I’m in nature. I love camping and adventuring (see photo!!) 🌲🏕️

- Practicing yoga has been a game changer for my discipline; connection to body and breath; and carving out time/space for me 🧘🏼‍♀️- holds a special place on my heart 🥰

- Travelling has been a passion of mine all my life. 🌎 I’ve travelled across 6 continents. ✈️I love new experiences; culture; making memories; and challenging myself by being out of my comfort zone and having to adapt 💪🏻

- I met my soulmate while out for a random walk ❤️

- I’m in the midst of developing a program I’m really excited about! More to come soon!! 🤫🙊

If you’ve been wanting to connect for some support, I’m here for you. ✨

04/15/2023

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People often ask me what this bowl of notes is when they come to our home…

If you’re anything like me and struggle to cultivate gratitude when you’re *in a mood* 🙃this could be for you!

This bowl contains written memories; accomplishments; and mantras that have been written by me FOR me. Whenever I’m feeling down, I reach in and read whatever is meant for me in that moment. I find this is easier than “trying to be grateful.” 🙄 We so easily forget the beautiful moments in our lives when we are faced with current stress and challenges. These serve as reminders that we are capable and that we have already done so much in life.

No memory is insignificant. For example, one of those notes reads “epic drives with epic music” which reminds me of beautiful days in the car accompanied by music that filled my soul. 🥰 Some notes are written by friends, where they share a memory we had together. This always reminds me that I’m not alone. 👯‍♀️

How do you practice gratitude? Let me know below! ✨

03/14/2023

Something to keep you hydrated 💧

Something to wipe the tears 😢

And something to make you laugh and perhaps leave your apprehension at the door 😅

Welcome to your safe space ✨

03/14/2023

I hadn’t picked this book up in a while. I felt called to it today. It gave me the exact words I needed to hear. Of course I then realized it was International Women’s Day 😅 the universe works in laughable and beautiful ways.

For all my ladies, it is time to step into your power. 💪🏻 What does that look like?

✨ Hold firm boundaries AND be compassionate

✨ Be competitive and driven AND support those around you

✨ Ask for what you want AND listen to what others need

✨ Be sexy and sensual in a way that feels good for YOU, not what culture dictates

✨ Be strong AND practice softness

✨ Be caring and giving AND take time/space for yourself

✨ Share if something/someone has hurt you AND limit gossip

Let’s embrace the feminine AND the masculine energies within us. 👫 And give this book a read 😉

03/10/2023

New blog post alert! Schizophrenia is such a misunderstood and complex manifestation of symptoms. Life may not go back to the way it was pre-symptoms, but you can recover. If you or someone you know is trying to recover from psychosis or schizophrenia, check this out! I offer evidence-based intensive psychosocial rehabilitation support and cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis skills. This is a highly specialized area and I ground my approach in first developing a meaningful, safe and trusting relationship...for as long as it needs to take. I am here for you

Schizophrenia is a mental condition that affects an individual's perception of reality, thinking, and behaviour. The symptoms of schizophrenia can be distressing and often interfere with daily functioning. However, with ...

03/02/2023

02/24/2023

So many of us crave long-term, committed relationships. Sometimes we romanticize what this should look/feel like. And then we are hit with the truth...relationships take WORK. They take effort. They can be frustrating and confusing. Here are 6 requirements of having a healthy relationship and what to ask your partner. (*note: BOTH people have to be willing to engage in these requirements, not just one. BUT we can acknowledge that, at times, we must be the leader in developing a healthy relationship with our partners. Remember to be PATIENT.)

Healthy relationships play an important role in our lives and contribute to our overall wellbeing, positive mental health and happiness. Having strong, positive relationships with those we care about can provide a sense ...

02/07/2023

Ya, ya, ya we all know yoga is supposed to be great. 🥱 but there are so many benefits that exercise and relaxation. Check out my recent blog post to learn how yoga is the TRIPLE THREAT for your wellbeing. And my favourite spot to practice!

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that has been around for thousands of years. It involves a combination of physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and ethical principles that are designed to promote overall...

01/26/2023

NEW BLOG POST ALERT! I share the magic ✨ ingredient that is absolutely required during your healing journey. Check it out:

Did I catch your attention? Are you hoping that I will give you a quick fix for your struggles? Are you seeking an answer to all your problems? Well, I have an answer to perhaps SOME of your problems but it is not a quic...

01/24/2023

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