Olivia Stymiest: LCT-C, CCC, Art Therapist

10/21/2025

Thanks to a group of awesome Dads who told us what they need help navigating and a partnership with FACE - Anglophone South we are able to launch ! This is an exciting opportunity for parenting dads to participate in a four week program learn more about parenting techniques, communication, education, and making time for their own mental health.

Are you a Dad who could use a safe space to come and connect with other dads? Are you an agency who has a client who could use some skills in parenting and child development?

Register today by sending an email to Info@firststepsnb.com or calling 506-693-2229 spaces are limited.

>Supper provided
>Need help with childcare for the sessions? Just ask!
>Need help with transportation to the sessions? Let us know!

FACE - Anglophone South

03/18/2025

Can’t wait to be back at UYM ✨✨✨

10/16/2024

Last night at the forum speaking on childhood sexual violence.

and I presented on behalf of , alongside reps from the RCMP and the Child and Youth Advocate’s Office. We were able share perspectives on supporting survivors during disclosure, talk about resources, and open the floor for discussion.

Community-based initiatives are SO important to building a better world and I could not be more honoured to have been invited to participate. 🩵

10/11/2024

10/09/2024

On Tuesday, October 15th at 7PM, I Believe You NB is hosting an important discussion on supporting survivors of childhood sexual assault. This in-person event will feature a presentation and an open conversation with insightful mental health and law enforcement professionals.

Our counsellors, Kaeli and Olivia, will be participating in the event.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Brundage Pt River Centre, Grand-Bay Westfield
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: 7PM Tuesday, October 15th
This event is free to attend and open to all!

"The 𝗜 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 is a safe space to raise awareness, discuss, and learn how to respond compassionately to disclosures of childhood sexual assault. Together, let's create a community that believes and supports survivors."

04/19/2024

01/20/2024

Today marks the first ever wellness retreat hosted at The Cove Healing in collaboration with Rising Tides Healing Centre
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It was a day full of relaxation, yoga, meditation, EDMR tools, great food, and of course, group art therapy! These jars were repurposed to represent intentions/affirmations chosen by participants to help shine a little extra light into 2024.

I was so honoured to participate in facilitating and am looking forward to more events like this one! 🥰

12/15/2023

As we near the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a safe, warm, and restful holidays ✨

If you are hurting in any capacity during this time, I am thinking of you. Make sure to check on your loved ones and most importantly, show care to yourself ❤️

Check out this short guide to using creativity to foster a happy and healthy holiday season 🎁

11/02/2023

Looking for something to listen to on your way home from work this evening? Make sure to check out our podcast “Talking to Trauma”. ✨

In this podcast, we share the stories of people who have been impacted by trauma. We are grateful for their willingness to share their healing journeys in order to help others. We are also curious to learn more about what helped them get through their difficult times. There are so many ways to heal. Our listeners will hear directly from people who have been impacted by trauma, gaining insight into the lessons and discoveries they have made in their own healing process.

We’ll also be sharing the experiences of the helpers, those who have dedicated their work to helping others heal from trauma. We all benefit from deepening our understanding of the impact trauma has on individuals, families and communities.

We currently have TWO seasons ready for you to listen to, reflect on, and learn from! 🎧⬇️

https://open.spotify.com/show/7keUdGgshpdo6U5kDzt6bC?si=MZQcyrDFQVCLOYNZZ3pa8A

10/25/2023

So happy to be on the Rising Tides Healing Centre team 💛

Happy International Artist Day! 🎨

International Artist Day was founded by Chris MacClure, a Canadian artist. He created this day to celebrate all the ways that artists bring their unique perspectives to life.

We want to highlight our very own art therapist, Olivia Stymiest!

“As a trained art therapist, I am a firm believer in the healing properties and potential artmaking can foster. Including artmaking in the therapeutic space can help all parties involved exceed the limits of traditional talk therapy by incorporating elements of visual and sensory information processing.” - Olivia

We’re so happy to have Olivia as a part of our Rising Tides team! ✨

Want to know more about Olivia’s art therapy practice? Check out her episode on our Talking to Trauma Podcast: https://spotify.link/jVsriPmCbEb