The Shift - Counselling Services

01/16/2026

If you’re like me, you have been seeing this punch card craft all over the internet. Thankfully, it is super easy to make. It’s also a great way to set some goals and reward yourself. It also gives you a chance to slow down and reflect on what you want to accomplish.

All you need to do is write down some of the things you want to do this year, then draw a little picture (or circle to make it easy!) and punch them out as you accomplish your goals.
You can make these anything you want, if it’s to exercise, spend less money, work through some craft supplies (that’s definitely me), or make them mental health related.

Then once you have all your punch cards, I gathered mine together by punching a hole in the corner and connecting them with some ribbon, you could also use string or just leave them separate!

I hope you give this a try ☺️

01/14/2026

In our previous post we introduced our newest team member, Chad Crozier!

➡️Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies; Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (September 2026)�➡️Student member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

During my undergraduate studies, I worked as a research assistant�exploring questions of spirituality, secularization, and the need for meaning-making systems in our contemporary Western life. I have had the privilege of serving as an oskapêwis (ceremonial helper) within Cree, Lakota, Ojibway, and Quechua traditions. These experiences inform my spiritually integrated approach to counselling and shape how I understand healing as relational and embodied. My theoretical orientation is influenced by humanistic-existential and analytic
psychology.

In my therapeutic work, I offer a warm, grounded, and relational presence. I draw on mindfulness-based strategies, somatic awareness, and cognitive tools, and I’m especially interested in working with men, youth, athletes, and all people navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, stress, and life transitions. I work collaboratively and tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs, values, and cultural context. I approach therapy with courage, sincerity, and a commitment to genuine connection. Above all, I strive to create a space where clients feel safe and supported in their journey of personal discovery. My hope is to walk�alongside clients as they reconnect with inner steadiness, clarity, and the deeper commitments that give their life meaning.

Chad has availability to help you on your mental health journey with availability on:
👉Weekends
👉Evenings
👉Daytime

To book an appointment with Chad, go to theshiftonline.ca

01/12/2026

Meet Chad, our new student associate!

Here is some information on our newest team member to help you get to know him.

During my undergraduate studies, I worked as a research assistant�exploring questions of spirituality, secularization, and the need for meaning-making systems in our contemporary Western life. I have had the privilege of serving as an oskapêwis (ceremonial helper) within Cree, Lakota, Ojibway, and Quechua traditions. These experiences inform my spiritually integrated approach to counselling and shape how I understand healing as relational and embodied. My theoretical orientation is influenced by humanistic-existential and analytic psychology.

I work collaboratively and tailor my approach to each client’s unique needs, values, and cultural context. I approach therapy with courage, sincerity, and a commitment to genuine connection. Above all, I strive to create a space where clients feel safe and supported in their journey of personal discovery. My hope is to walk�alongside clients as they reconnect with inner steadiness, clarity, and the deeper commitments that give their life meaning.

Outside the therapy room, I’m often found reading, writing, practicing yoga, or spending time with my wife and son — the practices that keep me grounded, sincere, and connected.

We are so happy to welcome Chad to the Shift team!

01/09/2026

New journal page!
Materials
➡️fun pens
➡️your everything journal

The aim of this page isn’t to fill it with rigid, intense New Year’s resolution. Instead, pick some things that bring you joy, things your want to accomplish, something you should do more or less of. Have fun with this page, and look back at it every month to check your progress and remind yourself of your goals.
I had a lot of fun with this page, and I hope you do too!

For more journal ideas and everything mental health, check out our page!

01/07/2026

Since January is mental wellness month, here are some of the key things you should prioritize!

This month try to focus on
* Self-Care: Prioritizing sleep, regular exercise, and mindfulness.
* Stress Management: Starting a gratitude journal, trying new hobbies, or practicing meditation.
* Connection: Reaching out to friends, family, or support groups.
* Workplace Wellness: Encouraging supportive environments or charitable team events.

To book with one of our associates and start prioritizing your mental health, go to theshiftonline.ca

For more mental health content ➡️➡️check out our page

01/05/2026

January is recognized as Mental Wellness Month. It’s a time to be focusing on setting healthy habits, reducing holiday-related stress, and prioritizing self-care for the year ahead.
It promotes emotional balance, physical movement, and social support.

To book with one of our associates and start prioritizing your mental health, go to theshiftonline.ca

For more mental health content ➡️➡️check out our page

12/14/2025

Here’s one more gift guide for the Holiday Season!
This is perfect for smaller gifts
☀️A journal : to document feelings, highlights, lowlights, etc
☀️Pens : to make their time journaling more enjoyable
☀️Nail polish : for a simple act of self care that always leaves you feeling better
☀️A mental health book
☀️ Lego : for a quick, low stress activity
☀️A fidget toy : great for any situation

12/10/2025

Here is another mental health gift guide - this time for the gamer in your family.
✨A puzzle : great for relaxing, while still feeling productive
✨A crossword puzzle : to challenge your brain, but help you relax at the same time
✨Headphones : noise cancelling are preferable, helping to eliminate outside stimulation
✨Facemasks : great for self care and taking time to focus on yourself
✨An audiobook: to listen to while they work on their new games! You could make this a non fiction book they would enjoy, or a book geared towards mental health and self improvement
✨A coupon : handmake, or print a coupon for the person to teach you their favourite game! This way you get to spend time together, doing something they enjoy

12/08/2025

With less daylight to enjoy in the winter, people with SAD may experience lower vitamin D levels, further reducing serotonin activity.
A lack of serotonin plays a role in depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions.

SAD should not be confused with “holiday blues”—feelings of sadness or anxiety brought on by stresses at certain times of the year.
The depression associated with SAD is related to changes in daylight hours, not the calendar, so stresses associated with the holidays or seasonal changes in work or school schedules, family visits, are not the same as SAD.

There are many very effective ways to treat SAD, but the crucial first step is to reach out to a mental health provider. If you’re experiencing the above mentioned symptoms, it’s a good idea to reach out for support.
To book an appointment with one of our associates, go to theshiftonline.ca

12/05/2025

The winter can be tough on your mental health, so here is a recipe to help you care for yourself this winter.

A few other things to prioritize are:
➡️Staying active
➡️Staying hydrated
➡️Connecting with others

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12/03/2025

Here are some of the health coping mechanisms shared by The Shift team!

You can make this page as simple or as complicated as you want, using stickers, coloured paper and your favourite markers.

Let me know if you give this a try!

12/01/2025

Please consider donating a paid of Pj's or a gift to youth in the Dube over the holiday, it's hard enough being away from loved ones and if we can help spread a little light over the holidays, let's click on the link! Thanks to our BGC Saskatoon friends for all their hard work! Mental Health Matters Always!

We are honoured to carry on Taryn's PJ Project legacy. We are accepting PJ Donations and Christmas Gifts for youth spending time at the Dube Centre over the holidays!
Health Challenges don't take a holiday, and this season, like many other seasons, there are youth at the Dube instead of at home with loved ones.
Together, BGC Saskatoon and .collective.yxe, want to make sure every youth staying at the Dube is cared for!
Drop off your donations at BGC Saskatoon: 105-135 Robin Crescent by December 15th!!