Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling

02/10/2026

✨ Mental health thrives in moments of intentional joy — even the small, simple ones.

🫖 Make your morning tea like it’s a ritual
🎧 Put on your favorite playlist while folding laundry
📖 Light a candle while you journal for 5 minutes
🧼 Turn your evening face wash into a mini spa moment

Life isn’t always about grand self-care.
Sometimes it’s about treating ordinary moments like they matter — because they do.

💬 What’s one tiny thing that made today feel softer?
Tell us below! 👇

02/09/2026

✨ Affirmation of the Day ✨

“I trust that I can handle whatever comes my way.
One breath, one step, one moment at a time.”

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to keep going — gently, bravely, honestly. 💛

🌀 Let this affirmation be your anchor today.
💬 Save it. Say it out loud. Share it with someone who needs it.

02/08/2026

Take a moment today to do... nothing.
No rushing. No planning. Just being.

Let this be your gentle reminder that rest is not a reward — it’s a necessity. 🧘‍♀️✨

Even five quiet minutes can help:
☁️ Clear your mind
💛 Regulate your nervous system
🌱 Ground you in the present
💭 Remind you of what really matters

Today, we invite you to pause.
Sit by the window. Make a warm drink.
Breathe. Reflect. Simply exist — and know that it’s enough.

You deserve calm.
You deserve care.
You deserve softness.

💬 What’s one small thing you’re doing today to nourish yourself?

02/07/2026

Healing Through Help: How Wild Mountain Supports You with the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP)
At Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling, we know that healing after a traumatic experience isn’t just possible—it’s essential. If you’ve been impacted by crime in British Columbia, you don’t have to walk the path alone. Through the Crime Victim Assista
Read this article: https://wildmountaincounselling.ca/?p=1984

At Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling, we know that healing after a traumatic experience isn’t just possible—it’s essential. If you’ve been impacted by crime in British Columbia, you don’t have to walk the path alone. Through the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), survivors, witnesses...

02/06/2026

Let’s take a break from being serious adults for just one moment…

✨ Here’s your official reminder:
You don’t need a reason to laugh today.
Not a big laugh — just a little giggle that sneaks up on you and makes your belly wiggle a bit. 😆💕

Because science says:

Laughter lowers stress

It boosts mood

And it makes you way more fun at awkward family dinners 🍽️😂

So today, do something just a little silly:
🎧 Dance like no one’s Wi‑Fi is watching
🍿 Eat popcorn like it’s a gourmet experience
🧦 Wear mismatched socks like a fashion rebel
📱 Share a meme in your group chat and watch the replies get wild

💛 Life doesn’t always have to be intense — sometimes it just needs a laugh and a soft heart.

Tell us in the comments…
What’s the last silly thing that made you laugh out loud? 🤣👇

02/05/2026

Today’s suggestion is simple — but powerful:

✨ Create a “Ritual of Pause” ✨

In our busy lives, we often rush from one moment to the next without stopping… and our nervous systems feel it. A Ritual of Pause is a short, intentional reset you do throughout your day — not for productivity, but for presence.

Here’s how to start your own:

1️⃣ Stop for 30 seconds
Whenever you feel overwhelmed, stop what you’re doing for just 30 seconds.

2️⃣ Take 3 slow breaths
In through your nose ☀️
Out through your mouth 🌬️
Feel your chest expand and soften.

3️⃣ Notice your surroundings
What can you see 👀
What can you hear 👂
What can you feel 🖐️

4️⃣ Repeat as needed
You can do this once — or several times a day.

💡 Why it helps:
✔️ Reduces stress & anxiety
✔️ Helps regulate your nervous system
✔️ Brings you back to the present moment
✔️ Creates emotional space before reacting

This simple practice can become a lifeline — especially on hard days.

💬 We’d love to hear:
What “pause ritual” works for you? Share your favourite reset in the comments! 👇

02/04/2026

🌬️ Calm in the Storm 🌬️
Understanding Worry – When It Helps and When It Hurts
🧠💬 A trauma-informed, creative group experience

Worry is a natural part of life—but when it feels constant or overwhelming, it can impact your well-being, focus, and peace of mind. This supportive group will help you explore what worry is, when it helps, and when it doesn’t.

🗓️ Date: Monday, March 23
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💲 Cost: $30.00
📍 Location: Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling: 1-996 Main St. Penticton BC
🎨 Art supplies provided – no experience needed
🪷 Pre-registration is required!

💡 You’ll gain tools to:
• Understand the purpose of worry
• Learn when it becomes unhelpful
• Manage overwhelming thoughts with practical strategies
• Use art and visualization to create inner calm

✨ Facilitated by Kayla Kleidon (Practicum Student)
Supervised by Christel Mitchell, M.C., R.C.C.

📩 Register today:
📞 250-486-1868
📧 clinicmanager@wildmountaincounselling.ca

02/03/2026

📣 Let’s Talk About the Best Free Medicine: Laughter! 😄

Laughter isn't just a moment of fun — it's a powerful wellness tool. 💥
It boosts your mood, relieves stress, and even strengthens your immune system. 🧠💓

When you laugh, your brain releases endorphins (feel-good chemicals) and reduces cortisol (the stress hormone). It literally rewires your brain for calm and connection.

✨ Here's what laughter can do for your mental health:

Lowers anxiety & depression symptoms

Increases social connection and bonding

Improves resilience during tough times

Boosts energy and motivation

Enhances your perspective

💬 Whether it’s a silly meme, a goofy pet video, or sharing a belly laugh with a friend — find reasons to laugh today. It's healing, it's human, and it's completely free.

🧡 Let your joy be loud.
🪄 Laughter is medicine. Take as needed.

02/02/2026

Body Doubling for Focus & Motivation: How Working Together Boosts Mental Health & Productivity
Have you ever found it easier to stay on task when someone else is in the room—even if they’re not directly helping you? Whether it’s cleaning the kitchen while your partner chats nearby or working on a project as a friend silently reads beside you,
Read this article: https://wildmountaincounselling.ca/?p=1979

Have you ever found it easier to stay on task when someone else is in the room—even if they’re not directly helping you? Whether it’s cleaning the kitchen while your partner chats nearby or working on a project as a friend silently reads beside you, this simple trick has a name: body doubling....

02/01/2026

Science agrees: when in doubt, dance it out.

Whether it's a spontaneous kitchen dance, a solo jam in your socks, or just a few shoulder shimmies while you make your coffee — moving your body to music is a powerful mental health tool.

Here’s why dancing is so good for your mind:

🎧 Releases feel-good chemicals like dopamine + endorphins
🌬 Helps release pent-up tension and stress
🧠 Improves focus and memory
💛 Boosts self-expression and body confidence
👯‍♀️ Fosters joy, playfulness, and connection (yes, even alone!)

And the best part? It doesn’t have to be pretty. It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be you.

This weekend, press play on your favorite feel-good song and move however your body wants. Even 2 minutes can shift your whole day.

✨ Dance like no one’s watching — or like everyone is cheering you on.

Got a go-to dance anthem? Drop it below and spread the good vibes! 🎶👇

01/31/2026

Healing doesn’t always happen through words — sometimes, it begins with art. 🖌️

Invisible Scars Unveiled is a trauma-informed, art-based counselling group designed to support those impacted by stress or trauma. This gentle, creative group invites you to explore and externalize emotional pain in a safe and supportive space — no art experience needed. 💛

Here’s what you can expect:
🧠 Gentle psychoeducation + group discussion
🎨 Guided art-based activities (like the Comfort Pillow Project!)
💬 No pressure to share personal stories
📦 All materials provided
✨ Compassion, connection, and creative healing

💬 “Trauma may leave invisible scars — but your healing can be visible, too.”

📍 Where: Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling
🕐 When: Monday February 23, at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💲 Cost: $30.00
📆 Pre-registration is required (spots are limited!)

To sign up or learn more:
📧 clinicmanager@wildmountaincounselling.ca

📞 250-486-1868

Tag someone who might need this gentle space or share to help spread the word. 🫶

01/30/2026

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or emotionally drained?
Sometimes the best way to support your mental health is to come back to your senses — literally.

✨ Enter: the Sensory Reset — a simple, grounding practice that helps regulate your nervous system and gently shift your mood.

Here’s how to do it:

👀 Look – Find something visually calming or beautiful. Nature, art, or even watching the clouds move.
👂 Listen – Put on calming music or ambient nature sounds. Let your brain rest.
👃 Smell – Light a scented candle, use essential oils, or even smell fresh laundry or your favorite tea.
✋ Touch – Wrap up in a soft blanket, hug a pet, run your hands under warm water.
👅 Taste – Sip something warm and soothing like tea or broth. Pause to enjoy the flavor.

💛 It only takes a few minutes — but it helps anchor you in the present and tell your body, “You’re safe.”

Try it today. Your nervous system will thank you.

What’s your favorite go-to when your mind needs a moment of peace?👇