Mind Works Counselling Therapy

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

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01/09/2026

Dr. Bessel VanderKolk sits down with Dr. Janina Fisher to unpack what changes when you identify trauma as what happened in you instead of what happened to you. We cannot change the event, but we can change how we make meaning of it and use it to benefit traumatic growth as we move forward.

In this lively and deeply reflective conversation, Janina Fisher, PhD and Bessel van der Kolk, MD revisit their decades-long friendship and parallel journeys...

01/04/2026

It's a great start. I would love to see more provinces prioritise mental wellness.
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NORTHUMBERLAND PARAMEDICS RECEIVE PROVINCIAL FUNDING TO EXPAND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS

Northumberland Paramedics has received a $25,000 boost through the province to strengthen mental health supports for front-line emergency workers.

The funding was awarded through Ontario’s Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel grant program, which provides targeted resources for first-responders. Across the province, the Ontario government is investing $32 million to expand specialized mental health services for public safety personnel, it was recently announced.

Locally, the funding will allow Northumberland Paramedics to enhance a range of internal wellness initiatives. These include expanded peer support training, leadership development, wellness focused programming, and education designed to reduce stigma around mental health in the workplace.

Paramedic leadership said the funding supports a culture where mental health care is viewed as an essential part of job readiness. By encouraging early support and proactive care, the service aims to help staff build resilience and better manage the psychological demands of emergency response work.

Northumberland County officials welcomed the investment, noting that paramedics regularly encounter challenging and traumatic situations while serving residents. They said access to appropriate mental health supports helps ensure paramedics can recover from difficult calls and continue providing safe and effective care.

The local funding announcement is part of the province’s broader commitment to supporting first-responders, recognizing the critical role they play in community safety and the importance of maintaining their mental wellbeing.

County leaders added that the expanded supports will benefit both paramedics and the communities they serve by strengthening the overall emergency response system.

12/22/2025

Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for everyone in the room is take a nap or find another way to pause and reset. If you are consumed with all of the things that 'aren't' you will miss the things that are. Allow yourself time to appreciate and enjoy... and rest.

12/16/2025

Recognising the things that prompt your emotions to react and listening to the messages those emotions tell you are powerful tools that can help you understand the why behind your responses. Take time to hear the messages that your body and brain are whispering - or shouting - to you.

12/15/2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year - until it isn't. Family stress at Christmas can leave you feeling overwhelmed and alone. You have permission to create a holiday that brings you joy. We're here to help.

12/10/2025

'Tis the seasons to be jolly' can feel like judgement when life is heavy. This Christmas, give yourself permission to meet yourself where you are and do the things that you need to do to take care of yourself.

12/09/2025

When thoughts and feelings are raining on you like a thunderstorm, remember R.A.I.N. - recognise, allow, investigate, and nurture. Just like rain these thoughts and feelings may land on you, but they don't have to drown you.
We can help you learn how to work with them.

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