Healthy Transitions Counselling

09/30/2025

As we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we want to recognize that this is not just a day of remembrance, it is a deeply emotional and painful time for many Indigenous people. For Survivors, their families, and communities, this day can bring feelings of grief, anger, exhaustion, and resurfaced trauma. It is also a reminder of the strength, resilience, and ongoing healing within Indigenous communities.

To all Indigenous peoples: We see you. We honour you. We stand with you.

If you or someone you know needs support, please know that help is available.

24/7 Crisis and Mental Health Support Resources for Indigenous Peoples in Ontario:

National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
📞 1-866-925-4419
- For Survivors and those affected by the legacy of residential schools.

Hope for Wellness Help Line
📞 1-855-242-3310 | 💬 Online chat
- Offers culturally grounded, immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention (available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut).

Talk4Healing (For Indigenous women, by Indigenous women)
📞 1-855-554-HEAL (4325) | 💬 talk4healing.com
- Offers support in 14 Indigenous languages.

12/20/2023

WellBeing Etcetera 💙

12/15/2023

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What a great and humbling reminder!

12/02/2023

Please know this service across the country!!

Today, the Government of Canada and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health announced the launch of the 9-8-8: Su***de Crisis Helpline across the country.

This easy-to-remember number will connect anyone in Canada to free 24/7 su***de prevention support by phone calls and text.

If you or someone you know is thinking about su***de, please call or text 9-8-8 for judgement-free su***de prevention support. You are not alone.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/uchE50QcRIa

05/25/2023

Regardless if it's Pride month or Black History month. I am safe today and always.

Myself, and my business as a whole 🤍🤍🤍

05/12/2023

Be gentle with yourself this Mother's Day weekend. There are so many emotions that come with this day.

Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate the mothers in our lives and give back to them. But for many people who maybe are grieving the loss of their mom or have strained relationships with their mom, Mother’s Day can be a difficult holiday that brings painful feelings.

If you are struggling with difficult emotions related to Mother’s Day, here are some ideas on how to cope:

🌼 Give yourself permission to feel what you’re feeling: notice when you tell yourself how you “should” feel. Try to replace those thoughts with acceptance of your feelings as they come.

🌼 Express gratitude: motherhood comes in various shapes and forms. Use this day as an opportunity to thank the maternal figures and caregivers who have made a positive impact on your life.

🌼 Decide how *you* want to spend this day: if you’re dreading this holiday, you have the right to treat it like any other Sunday. You could take a break from social media, marathon your favorite comfort show, and forget what day it is. You could also share this day with a supportive friend and tell them what you’re going through. You get to decide what feels right for you.

Remember, it’s completely okay to have complex feelings related to Mother’s Day. For more resources on how to take care of yourself and support others leading up to Mother’s Day, check out our resource page at optionb.org/how-to-get-support-on-mothers-day 💙

This post was made in collaboration with Self-Care Is For Everyone 💐

02/20/2023

I hope you are enjoying Family Day however that looks for you.

Happy Family Day from Elise Gravel and YMHC!

Artist: Elise Gravel

02/12/2023

YES!!!

The Power of Self-Compassion ♥️🙏🏽💯

"We embrace ourselves, flaws and all, and value ourselves because of, not in spite of, our imperfections. We honor our strengths and our weaknesses. We don't need to do anything to earn this acceptance; we claim it as our birthright." - Dr. Kristin Neff

02/06/2023

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02/06/2023

Some wisdom this Sunday evening.

02/03/2023

During the winter, we often need to change our self-care routines to accommodate the weather, the amount of daylight, our schedule, and so forth.
The winter months can be particularly tough on us both physically and mentally. Read more about how to practice self-care during the winter:
https://www.livewellwithsharonmartin.com/winter-self-care/