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Anchor Psychological Services is a professional practice offering psychological services to children

12/20/2025

✨ Handling the Holidays with Self-Compassion ✨

The holidays can be especially challenging when navigating an eating disorder. Food-centred gatherings, social expectations, and body or diet talk can bring up anxiety and self-doubt.

With preparation, support, and self-awareness, this season can become a time of resilience rather than restriction 🤍

A few gentle reminders:
• Set boundaries around conversations that don’t feel supportive
• Know your triggers and honour when you need a pause
• Stay present by eating mindfully — noticing flavours, textures, and sweetness without judgement

Recovery isn’t about avoiding every challenge. It’s about listening to yourself and responding with care.

You deserve compassion this season — especially from yourself.

12/19/2025

Anchor Psychological Services will be closed for the holidays from December 22 to January 4.
We will reopen on January 5 and look forward to connecting with you then.

If you or someone you care about needs immediate support during this time, please go to your nearest emergency department if it is an emergency.

💛 Crisis & Mental Health Support Resources 💛

Youth & Young People

Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB)
• Youth & family counselling, walk-ins, and 24/7 crisis support
📞 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775
💬 Online crisis chat: chat.ysb.ca

Kids Help Phone (Ages 20 & under)
• 24/7 confidential phone & web counselling
📞 1-800-668-6868
💬 Text CONNECT to 686868

Good2Talk (Post-secondary students in Ontario)
• 24/7 mental health support
📞 1-866-925-5454
💬 Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868

Adults

Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region
📞 Distress Line (24/7): 613-238-3311
• Emotional support, crisis intervention, su***de prevention, referrals

Crisis Line – Ottawa Region
📞 24/7: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-966-0991
• Support for severe distress, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts

Tel-Aide Outaouais (French support)
📞 Ottawa: 613-741-6433 | Gatineau: 819-775-3233
• 24/7 French-language emotional support

Unsafe At Home Ottawa
• Support for those experiencing violence or abuse
💬 Text or WhatsApp: 613-704-5535

You are not alone, and support is available.
Wishing you a safe and gentle holiday season 🤍

12/05/2025

🌿 Step outside with Julie McIsaac, PhD this winter! Join her Nature Walks for Neurodivergent Young Adults (17–23)—a sensory-friendly, supportive way to connect with nature and community.

📅 Dec 13, 2025 | 10:00–11:30am – $50
📅 Feb 7, 2026 | 10:00–11:30am – $50

Expect a gentle pace, clear communication, and space to participate in the way that feels best for you.

Spots are limited—scan the QR code or email admin@anchorpsychology.ca to register!!

11/21/2025

🚨 BIG CHANGES = BIGGER RISKS 🚨

Here’s what’s changing:
• Supervised clinical training reduced by up to 75%
• Oral exam removed
• Ethics exam now no-fail
• Accreditation standards dropped
• Practice areas & client groups collapsed or eliminated

Why it matters: Psychologists work with vulnerable individuals—including children, neurodivergent clients, and people in crisis.

Less training = higher risk of misdiagnosis, harm, and lower-quality care.

👉 VOTE NO to Question 4 in the CPBAO survey — link in our bio.

11/20/2025

Some changes to psychology training in Ontario are too risky to rush.

❌ Moving Ontario to the lowest standards in the country
❌ Cuts to real-world training & fewer checks
❌ Collapsing practice areas

We need better solutions—training and licensing changes should build, not erode, public trust.

👉 VOTE NO to Question 4 in the CPBAO survey — link in our bio.

11/19/2025

🚨 CALL TO ACTION 🚨
The CPBAO has voted to reduce training standards for psychologists—without clear evidence or public consultation.

This isn’t about access. It’s about accountability.

We all want better access and diversity in mental health care—but lowering registration requirements isn’t the solution. Investing in training pipelines and supervision support is.

👉 VOTE NO to Question 4 in the CPBAO survey — link in our bio.

11/18/2025

Psychologists make decisions that shape legal, medical, educational, and mental-health outcomes. Cutting training requirements doesn’t improve access—it increases risk.

Lower standards won’t shorten waitlists.
Competent, well-trained psychologists will.

There is no shortcut to experience.
👉 VOTE NO to Question 4 in the CPBAO survey — link in our bio.

11/14/2025

Ontarians deserve quality psychological care, not lowered standards.

The proposed changes to the CPBAO drastically reduce training, remove essential safeguards, and risk public safety. Cutting supervision hours, exams, and practice area oversight is not the path to increasing access.

There are better solutions: • Improve training pathways • Expand funded PsyD programs • Strengthen public-sector psychology roles • Create consistent national standards

Your voice matters. Fill out the CPBAO survey and share your feedback.

When standards drop, public safety suffers.
 

10/24/2025

Good morning! ☀️ Grab your coffee and join us for Day 2 of the caregiver workshop, where you'll perfect the skills in going from overwhelmed → empowered!

We can’t wait to see you for another day of learning, connection, and support.

10/10/2025

On World Mental Health Day, take a moment to check in with yourself and those around you.

Ask:
🧠 How am I really feeling today?
💬 Who might need a little extra support?
☀️ What small act of care can I offer myself right now?

Every conversation, every pause, and every act of kindness makes a difference.

10/08/2025

If you’ve ever felt unsure how to support a loved one through mental health challenges, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Join our virtual two-day workshop to gain hands-on skills, real-world strategies, and renewed confidence in supporting your loved one’s emotional well-being.

🗓 October 23–24, 2025 | 💻 Virtual Event
📧 Email us at admin@anchorpsychology.ca

10/02/2025

Looking to connect, create, and have fun in a neuro-affirming space? ✨

Join us this fall for a series of unique events facilitated by Julie McIsaac, PhD, Learning & Mental Health Consultant. Each week brings something new—from stone balancing at Remic Rapids to mindful yoga, natural art, cozy media chats, and more!

📅 October 19 – November 16
👥 For teens ages 12–16 who identify as Autistic, Neurodivergent, ADHD, or other
📍 Ottawa

A space to connect, relate, and learn with peers 💬💛

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1350 Wellington Street W
Ottawa, ON
K1Y3C1

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+16137227373

Website

http://www.anchorpsychology.ca/

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