Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling

01/01/2026

Her mind was once a battleground where fear and anger warred and despair bound love in iron chains. Now it is a quiet temple where love and kindness learn to walk
once again.

Healing doesn’t always look like victory.
Sometimes it looks like softness.
Like breathing again.
Like making space for joy where there once was only survival.

If your mind is still a battleground — hold on.
Quiet comes.
Peace can be relearned.
Love remembers how to walk.

You are not alone in your becoming. 💛

12/30/2025

Let’s be real — winter can be hard on our mood and energy.
The sun disappears early, routines feel heavier, and it’s easy to slip into low motivation mode.
But small shifts can make a big difference. 💛

Here are 6 winter-friendly ways to care for your mental health right now:

🌞 Get sunlight early — Open your blinds first thing. Even 10–15 minutes of morning light can help your body clock & mood.
💡 Use a light therapy lamp — Especially if you experience seasonal mood dips (SAD), this can be a game changer.
🏃‍♀️ Move your body daily — Doesn’t have to be intense. Dance in the kitchen, walk in place during a podcast, stretch before bed.
👥 Stay socially connected — Text a friend, plan a low-pressure hangout, or join a group. Connection helps regulate your nervous system.
🌿 Add nature wherever you can — Houseplants, a pine-scented candle, a bundled-up walk outside. Nature soothes.
🧣 Romanticize the season — Cozy up with your softest blanket, make a “winter” playlist, or sip your tea like a movie character.

✨ You’re not lazy. You’re a human living in winter.
Be gentle with yourself — and find what warms your soul, even on the coldest days.

What’s one thing that helps YOU feel better this time of year? 💬 Drop it in the comments!

12/29/2025

A Gentle Way to Heal Trauma 💛

Looking for a way to heal that doesn’t require retelling your story?

Our Four Blinks Version of Flash Group is a gentle, effective group that helps you process trauma without sharing it out loud — no pressure, just support.

🗓️ Starts Jan 6 | Tuesdays @ 3–4:15 PM
📍 Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling
💸 $35 drop-in | $50 one-time intake
🌿 No group sharing required
💬 Just calm, private processing — at your own pace

📩 Register: info@wildmountaincounselling.ca

📞 250-486-1868

Healing doesn’t have to hurt. You don’t have to do it alone.

12/29/2025

As we roll into the new year, setting your intentions for 2026 can be understandably overwhelming. But just remember, through imagining the life you want to live and by taking small steps towards it, you'll look back on this time next year and be able to see all that you've accomplished through positive thinking and reframing thoughts!

12/28/2025

Clash With Care: Why Conflict Is Actually Good for Your Relationship
When we think of “healthy relationships,” most of us picture peaceful Sunday mornings, shared laughs, and warm, conflict-free conversations. But let’s be honest—real relationships aren’t Instagram-filter perfect. They’re messy, layered, and yes, some
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When we think of “healthy relationships,” most of us picture peaceful Sunday mornings, shared laughs, and warm, conflict-free conversations. But let’s be honest—real relationships aren’t Instagram-filter perfect. They’re messy, layered, and yes, sometimes they involve raised voices, hurt...

12/27/2025

Trauma healing doesn’t have to mean retelling painful stories.
The Four Blinks Version of Flash Group is a gentle, trauma-informed group that helps you heal difficult memories without having to relive them. 💛

Through a calming, structured process, you'll learn how to:
🌀 Create a safe mental container
🌅 Focus on soothing imagery
👁️‍🗨️ Gently approach distress — in micro doses
🧘🏽‍♀️ Use intentional blinking to reduce emotional overwhelm

This approach helps your brain reprocess pain in manageable slices — making it feel more like the past, and less like your present. All in a supportive, low-pressure group setting.

🗓️ Group Details:

📍 Location: Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling, 1-996 Main St, Penticton
📆 Starts: January 6
📅 Runs: Every Tuesday
🕒 Time: 3:00–4:15 PM
💰 Cost: $35 per session
🧾 Required One-Time Intake: $50

Why clients love it:
✔️ No retelling or reliving trauma
✔️ Safe + grounding tools built in
✔️ Works well for old or complex trauma
✔️ Drop-in flexibility after intake

✨ You deserve trauma support that meets you gently, just where you are.

📩 To register:
info@wildmountaincounselling.ca

📞 250-486-1868

12/26/2025

Just in case no one told you today...

✨ Something good is allowed to happen to you.
✨ You don’t need a reason to smile.
✨ There’s joy in ordinary moments.
✨ You’re not behind — you’re becoming.

Let today be soft. Let it be light. Let it be enough.
You made it to Friday — and that’s worth celebrating. 💐

Sending calm, kind energy your way this weekend. You deserve it. 🤍

12/25/2025

🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
We’re so excited to share that Mikaela will be continuing to offer the Inside Out Youth Group at Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling! 🙌🌈

This 3-week program is a supportive, fun, and interactive space for youth to:
🌟 Build self-confidence
🤝 Explore healthy friendships
🛠️ Learn real-life strategies to navigate peer pressure & challenges

It’s all about helping young people feel seen, empowered, and connected — in a space where they can truly be themselves 💛

Whether your child needs a boost in self-esteem, wants to build healthier relationships, or just craves a safe space to connect — this group is here to support them.

📌 Group Details:

Ages 10–12
🗓️ January 21, 28 & February 4
🕒 3:30 – 4:30 PM
💸 $120 for all 3 sessions

Ages 12–14
🗓️ February 24, March 4 & March 11
🕒 3:30 – 4:30 PM
💸 $120 for all 3 sessions

🍎 Snacks Provided
👥 Open to all genders
📍 Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling, Penticton
⚠️ Limited spots available!

📩 To register or learn more:
📧 clinicmanger@wildmountaincounselling.ca

📞 250-468-1868

Let’s help youth grow from the inside out 💬🌱
Please share with anyone who might benefit!

12/25/2025

One Way to Care for Your Mental Health Over the Holidays 💚

The holiday season can bring so much — joy, stress, nostalgia, pressure...
If you're feeling a little off, overwhelmed, or flat — you’re not alone.

Here’s one gentle way to care for your mood:
✨ Create a “Small Joy List” ✨
Think of it as your personal toolkit — small things that feel good, ground you, or bring a spark of peace when you need it most.

Here are a few ideas to start:
🌟 Walk around the block counting how many homes have lights
📻 Listen to your go-to feel-good song on repeat
🍵 Make your favourite warm drink and sip it slowly
📸 Look through old photos that make you smile
🕯️ Light a candle and sit with the stillness
📖 Read just one comforting page from a book
💬 Text someone who gets you

Keep your list somewhere you’ll see it — and use it without guilt.
Joy doesn’t have to be big to be real.

💬 What's one small thing that brings you comfort? Add it to your list (and share it below if you’d like!)

12/24/2025

Say It Like You Mean It: The Underrated Power of ‘I’ Statements
We’ve all been there: you’re in the middle of a disagreement, emotions are high, and suddenly you hear yourself say, “You never listen to me!” or “You always make me feel like I’m the problem!”

Boom. Defences up. Conversation over.

But what if
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We’ve all been there: you’re in the middle of a disagreement, emotions are high, and suddenly you hear yourself say, “You never listen to me!” or “You always make me feel like I’m the problem!” Boom. Defences up. Conversation over. But what if you could turn those explosive moments int...

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the Wild Mountain Team

From all of us at Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling —
we’re wishing you and yours a safe, peaceful, and meaningful holiday season.

✨ Our office will be closed from December 24th – January 5th ✨
This time is for rest and reflection, and we encourage you to take what you need too.

If you have an appointment during this time:
🚪 Please note the office doors will be locked,
but your counsellor will meet you at your scheduled time and bring you in.

📧 Need to contact your counsellor about your appointment?
You can reach them at:
[theirfirstname].ca

📞 All voicemails will be returned starting January 5th.

Thank you for being part of our community this year.
We’re so grateful to walk alongside you. 💫

See you in 2026.