Stacy B - A Meeting of Minds

02/25/2026

True Curiosity Changes How We Listen -

I hope your week is going well. I have a small update: there’s now a place on my site to leave comments beneath my blogs. If this piece nourishes something in you, you’re warmly invited to click the button at the very bottom and share your thoughts. You can also reply directly to this email. I.....

02/19/2026

From Fracture to Curiosity: A Gentle Invitation -

I recently returned from a conference with fellow Imago Relationship Therapists. These gatherings are more than professional development—they’re opportunities to experience the kind of connection we strive to foster in our work. The highlight for me is always Communologue, a structured group Di...

02/11/2026

GREETINGS!
Last week, I wrote about wonder — and how beginner’s mind, pronoia, and the small synchronicities of daily life can open us to a sense of feeling quietly supported. All of these practices point toward the same thing: well-being. A way of living that feels more spacious, more connected, more alive.

Today I want to touch on the practice of gratitude where we FEEL the feelings of gratitude as part of our practice. I include a few practices at the end. Do you have a daily practice you love? For me, gratitude is another one of the simplest and most powerful ways I know to cultivate a state of well-being. So let's dive in!

Please click the link to read this week's blog.

Letting Gratitude Land in the Body - https://mailchi.mp/d5555fbb5c8f/letting-gratitude-land-in-the-body

02/06/2026

This week my blog is about cultivating wonder in our day to day. I hope you enjoy it, and feel free to let me know what it brings up for you....

A sense of wonder can improve our everyday quality of life.

01/28/2026

This year, I’m writing my way through the quiet moments, the patterns that shape us, and the small experiments that open new doors. My Mindful Musings newsletter will include my new blog series for 2026 — and I’d love to share it with you.

Mindful Musings: A Blog Series to Support Awareness and Expansion for Quality of Life - https://mailchi.mp/0df8916e26c5/mindful-musings-a-blog-series-to-support-awareness-and-expansion-for-quality-of-life

12/17/2025

https://ameetingofminds.ca/what-i-noticed-the-other-day-holiday-sos/

🎄 Holiday gatherings can stir up joy… and a few old patterns.
This gentle blog offers reflections and practical tips for navigating family time with more peace, realism, and love. Think of it as a quilt — each person a unique square, stitched together in imperfect beauty.
🧵 Read the full post: What I Noticed the Other Day… Holiday SOS

By Stacy Bremner, MA, RP Healing begins with kindness. This space offers food for thought — and food is love. The Greeting Card vs. Real Life As the holidays approach, I notice how we hold two pictures at once: theContinue reading... What I Noticed the Other Day… Holiday SOS

12/10/2025

https://ameetingofminds.ca/do-you-understand-why-that-question-matters-more-than-do-you-agree/

Hello and happy Wednesday to all. I had alot of fun writing this blog. I hope that shines through along with the expansion. Enjoy!

By Stacy Bremner MA, RP Agreement feels really good. Do you agree? Haha. 🌱 Agreement Feels Good—But Understanding Goes Deeper What I noticed the other day is that a theme kept popping up around understanding. First, I read a story in Greenlights byContinue reading... Do You Understand? Why t...

12/02/2025

https://ameetingofminds.ca/why-couplehood-still-matters-after-kids/
This weeks Food For Thought blog is for parents, therapists, or anyone who cares about kids. Enjoy!

by Stacy Bremner, MA, RP I often hear clients say, “It’s all about the kids.”And I understand. Parenting is immersive. It calls forth our deepest care, our fiercest protection, and our most tender love. But when I hear this phrase,Continue reading... Why Couplehood Still Matters After Kids

11/11/2025

🌿 What I Noticed the Other Day
I invite you to follow my new blog series on healing, noticing, and the journey.
This space offers food for thought — and food is love.💕
After a long hiatus from writing, I’m returning with a renewed passion for exploring Quality of Life in all its dimensions: Mind, Body, Spirit, and Relationships. Not just when things feel easy or aligned, but also when life feels messy, uncertain, or tender.
As a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, I’ve come to see that noticing — in all its forms — is one of the most expansive tools we have.
It’s how I attune to my clients.
It’s how my own healing unfolds.
It’s how we find clarity in the midst of complexity.
This blog series builds on that practice. It’s a way of extending the quiet power of noticing beyond the therapy room — into everyday life, into shared reflection, into community.
Why? Because I care.
And because we can all help each other along the way.
Watch for my blog posts and feel free to follow me to make sure you receive news of my posts.
I am looking forward to this adventure and I welcome your ideas for reflections and blog topics.
Feel free to visit my website any time to read past blogs.

Psychotherapy and Counselling for North Bay, Ontario and surrounding areas “The healing relationship is a meeting of two minds: that of the healer and patient, or for that matter, of the spiritual teacher and student.” From The Sanity We AreContinue reading... A Meeting of Minds

11/06/2025

Hello! My great passion is Quality of Life in regards to Mind, Body, Spirit and Relationships. My new blog series is entitled "What I noticed the other day… This space offers food for thought — and food is love."
My intention is to write from joy and optimism, and my goal is to help others connect, feel inspired, perhaps educated or uplifted.
Each post begins with a noticing — a moment of insight drawn from daily life, therapeutic practice, or quiet reflection.
This is a space for wholehearted growth, gentle wisdom, and the courage to live in alignment. Since our journeys are ongoing, one never knows what gift is around the corner.
You’re warmly invited to pause, breathe, and explore what’s stirring in you.

The current climate feels increasingly fractured. Controversial topics have deepened our divides. Learn to avoid us vs. them thinking.

10/23/2025

https://ameetingofminds.ca/what-is-love-understanding-the-stages-of-relationship/

Did you know that relationships naturally and unavoidably go through stages? Here is the first of my blog series to help demystify love - Imago Relationship Therapy - style!

Real love is actually the third stage of a relationship. We can reach Stage Three once we learn how to navigate the Power Struggle stage.

09/07/2025

Here is an upcoming Breath Workshop at OHANA for Oct 4 and 5th. It looks like a very good opportunity.