Cornerstone Family Centered Practice

05/18/2023

Hello (future) clients,,

May 2023......returned to the beautiful Okanagan. I had the privilege working as a team manager with three different multidisciplinary teams in Amsterdam and Haarlem and Krommenie (Netherlands) over the last three years. Our clients were young adults (>18 years) and older adults with acquired brain injuries. It was a valuable exerience and life lesson certainly putting life in perspective in many different ways, for all involved. Very proud of the accomplishments of my clients and the teams.....the goodbyes were difficult ( as they are when leaving such great people behind) but it was a positive closure with a beautiful Hight Tea party on the beach. Lots of laughter, nice presents, great food and lovable memories!
My life is in Canada, in the Okanagan with my partner, family, friends, colleagues, clients etc. It feels good to be back again.
Now focusing on finding a new office, implementing a new concept of practising and starting up again. Stay tuned!

02/06/2023

01/07/2022

GREETINGS FRIENDS! I CAN'T BELIEVE ANOTHER YEAR HAS PASSED! ANOTHER YEAR WITH CHALLENGES, COVID-19 HAS STAYED UNTIL 2021 AND WE ARE NOW HEADING INTO 2022 WITH.....COVID-19!

IN 2021 I HAVE BEEN WORKING IN TWO COUNTRIES AND THE MUTUAL FEELING/SENSE IS THE SAME: PEOPLE ARE FEELING FED UP,DEPRESSED AND ANXIOUS WITH THE RESTRICTIONS IN TRAVELLING, SOCIALIZING, MEDICAL CARE, EMPLOYMENT, SCHOOLING ETC.
THE DEMAND FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES HAS NEVER BEEN THIS HIGH!

THE GOOD NEWS IS MORE VIRTUAL AND TELEPHONE SUPPORT SERVICES HAVE BEEN INITIATED FOR THOSE WHO NEED A LISTENING EAR OR ADVICE WHERE TO SEEK HELP.

THROUGH YOUR EMPLOYER YOU ARE ABLE TO ACCES THE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM......24/7! ASK YOUR EMPLOYER FOR THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION.

THROUGH YOUR HEALTH CARE PLAN (SUCH AS GREEN SHIELD)YOU CAN ACCESS SELF HELP PROGRAMS FREE OF CHARGE. CONTACT YOUR HEALTH CARE PLAN PROVIDER FOR MORE INFORMATION.

AND IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES LET'S TRY TO BE KINDER AND OFFER A HELPING HAND TO THE ONES CLOSE TO US; FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF COURSE BUT ALSO NEIGHBOURS OR CHECK ON THOSE BEHIND THE CLOSED CURTAINS. STAY SAFE :KEEP YOUR REQUIRED DISTANCE, WEAR YOUR MASK AND WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY.

I WAS OFFERED AN UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR ANOTHER YEAR ABROAD, WORKING WITH THREE TEAMS AND ALL AGE ADULTS, WHO HAVE ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY. FOR SURE IT HELPS ME KEEPING PERSPECTIVE.

FOR ABOVE MENTIONED REASON I CAN ONLY PROVIDE ONLINE COUNSELLING. CURRENTLY I DO HAVE A FEW OPENINGS FOR NEW CLIENTS (ONLY AM).THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS BY EMAIL.

AS ALWAYS IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF SUPPORT PLEASE REACH OUT FOR HELP....PHONE THE CRISIS LINE AT 1-800-273-8255 OR CALL 911. IF IT IS A LESS URGENT MATTER AND YOU NEED ADVISE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT CORNERSTONECOUNSELLING2012@GMAIL.COM.

THEN LAST BUT NOT LEAST: A HEALTH,HAPPY 2022!

WARMEST REGARDS,EDITH VAN DE WATERING

12/10/2020

GREETINGS FRIENDS! I HOPE YOU AND YOURS ARE STAYING HEALTHY AND WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY THIS XMAS SEASON
WITHIN YOUR OWN BUBBLE OR VIRTUALLY!

AS OF JANUARY 1ST I WILL NEED TO LIMIT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS DUE TO ANOTHER WORK COMMITMENT. THIS MEANS I WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO ACCEPT A LIMITED NUMBER OF NEW REFERRALS UP TO JUNE 15,2021.
FOR MY EXISTING CLIENTS YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE SESSIONS WITH ME IF YOU WISH TO DO SO.

AS ALWAYS IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF SUPPORT PLEASE REACH OUT FOR HELP....PHONE THE CRISIS LINE AT 1-800-273-8255 OR CALL 911. IF IT IS A LESS URGENT MATTER AND YOU NEED ADVISE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL OR TEXT ME AT CORNERSTONECOUNSELLING2012@GMAIL.COM.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU& LET'S KEEP OUR FINGERS CROSSED 2021 WILL BRING A NEW "NORMALITY", BUT AT LEAST SOME NORMALITY!

WARMEST REGARDS,EDITH VAN DE WATERING

07/27/2020

JUST AN UPDATE: FOLLOWING THE ADVICE OF THE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS I WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE COUNSELLING SERVICES VIRTUALLY....OF COURSE A PHONE SESSION IS ALSO POSSIBLE. PLEASE KEEP THE SOCIAL DISTANCING RULE ALIVE AND WEAR A FACE MASK WHEN GOING INTO PLACES WITH LARGER CROWDS PRESENT.
IF YOU NEED COUNSELLING SERVICES PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME ,WHATSAPP ME OR TEXT ME AND I WILL CONTACT YOU TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOU AND YOURS. TOGETHER WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS!
WARM REGARDS,EDITH

05/15/2020

Dear Friends,

Life changes quickly these days!

Given the COVID-19 situation and family circumstances I have decided to run
only a virtual clinic until November 1 2020…..

This means I will be able to take new referrals but only for morning and early afternoon appointments. For my existing clients those will be the hours I can book online appointments.

My new business phone number is 250-496-5887
New fax # 250-496-0061
Email the same: cornerstonecounselling2012@gmail.com

Video counselling is available via On Call

Please stay healthy and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me via my confidential phone-line or email.

Kind regards,Edith

04/14/2020

JUST RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM THISWAYUP!

PLEASE CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE WWW.THISWAYUP.ORG.AU

IT IS EXCELLENT! THEY HAVE ONLINE COURSES FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.....DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, TRAUMATIC STRESS, INSOMNIA ETC ETC...THEY HAVE WAIVED THEIR FEES UP TILL APRIL 30 2020..TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS!

IF YOU NEED A SUPERVISOR I CAN BE YOURS.

EDITH

04/02/2020

THINKING OF YOU

these are challenging times for everyone: social isolation, physical distancing and being stuck at home.....it is against human nature but we do not have another choice while facing a COVID-19 crisis.

The first 2-3 weeks maybe ok...feels like a holiday, watching Netflix movies, sleeping in, chores are getting done.....but slowly little irritations are starting.....you are starting to feel more unsettled.....you wished you knew when this is going to end....you wished you could visit your elderly parents/friend/neighbour.......you wished those kids could be in school/daycare!

Nothing abnormal about any of this.....however how do you cope effectively? Do you have what it takes? Even if this crisis lasts months?

If you are in need of support please reach out...phone a friend, a family member...anyone who could provide that support.

I like to be here for you as well...we can talk on the phone, via video, through email (cornerstonecounselling2012@gmail.com) or text messaging (250-809-1265).......do not hesitate to contact me!

Take care of yourself and your family and stay healthy,

warmest regards,
Edith van de Watering