The Shift - Counselling Services

The Shift - Counselling Services The Shift offers professional counselling services and mental health supports to individuals of all ages. Located at 716 Queen Street.

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“I think therapy is important because like machinery we are all susceptible to wear and tear. Therapy is a way to practi...
11/21/2025

“I think therapy is important because like machinery we are all susceptible to wear and tear. Therapy is a way to practice accountability and self-care in the face of that wear and tear. As individuals we benefit from therapy, as do those around us. Through the use of therapy we are able to more effectively show up as who we want to be when we are taking care of ourselves.”
-From Stefaun

“Therapy is important because it can help us to clarify the kind of life we most want to live. Sometimes that involves clearly articulating our values so that we can live in better alignment with them. Sometimes it's more about regulating our bodies so that we can interact with the world in a calmer, more reliable way. Sometimes it's more about seeking counterevidence to fight back against persistent, internalized, unhelpful believes we have about ourselves. It can feel like our world is filled with impossible circumstances, existential threats, or heavy expectations. For these reasons, I believe anyone could benefit from therapy. It's about building core mental strength enough to balance what we have the power to control, and what we might be better off accepting.”
-From Erin

When asked about healthy coping mechanisms she would recommend, Jacqueline recommended ·       Identifying controllables...
11/18/2025

When asked about healthy coping mechanisms she would recommend, Jacqueline recommended

· Identifying controllables.
· Box breathing.
· Speaking to myself how I would speak to a loved one.

If you’re unfamiliar with box breathing, it is a deep breathing technique that can help you slow down your breathing. It works by distracting your mind as you count to four, calming your nervous system, and decreasing stress in your body.

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Make sure you’re seated upright in a comfortable chair with your feet flat on the floor.
Step 1: Slowly exhale

Step 2: Slowly inhale
Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose to the count of 4. In this step, count to 4 very slowly in your head.

Step 3: Hold your breath
Hold your breath for another slow count of 4.

Step 4: Exhale again
Exhale through your mouth for the same slow count of 4, expelling the air from your lungs and abdomen.

Step 5: Hold your breath again
Hold your breath for the same slow count of 4 before repeating this process.

New journal page!This page is a list of 10 different mental health check in prompts.This page is super quick and easy to...
11/17/2025

New journal page!
This page is a list of 10 different mental health check in prompts.

This page is super quick and easy to do, while still helping to improve your mental health.

Let me know if you give this page a try!

➡️For more mental health content, check out our page

As we get closer to Christmas time, I’d like to make a few posts giving you guys gift ideas geared towards mental health...
11/13/2025

As we get closer to Christmas time, I’d like to make a few posts giving you guys gift ideas geared towards mental health!

If you have things you’d like to see like,
-people you’d want gifts for
-different items you’d like to incorporate
-budgets

Drop any suggestions in the comments!

Remembrance Day is rooted in respect. We honour the courage of veterans, military families, and all who have faced the r...
11/11/2025

Remembrance Day is rooted in respect. We honour the courage of veterans, military families, and all who have faced the realities of war and conflict.

But honouring also means acknowledging the ongoing impact of trauma, loss, and change. For veterans, first responders, and families, Remembrance Day can resurface difficult memories or feelings. It’s important to recognize that these emotions are valid and deserving of compassion.

When asked about healthy coping mechanisms they would recommend to others, Stefaun said “I recommend to clients  to find...
11/09/2025

When asked about healthy coping mechanisms they would recommend to others, Stefaun said

“I recommend to clients to find ways to disconnect from your devices. Devices are great for many things including isolating us from the people we care about as well as from experiences that fill our proverbial "cup". Sometimes we need to subtract screen time and intentionally seek out faces and experiences that can activate our senses and our hearts.”

This week, try
🌿unplugging from your phone
🍂Seek experiences that activate your heart
☕️try filling up your “cup”

We asked The Shift team why they thought therapy was important, here are some of their responses                        ...
11/07/2025

We asked The Shift team why they thought therapy was important, here are some of their responses

Veterans' Week in Canada ranges from November 5-11, it’s a time dedicated to honouring veterans and their sacrifices. It...
11/05/2025

Veterans' Week in Canada ranges from November 5-11, it’s a time dedicated to honouring veterans and their sacrifices. It is a time for Canadians to recognize the courage and dedication of those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces, with the week ending with Remembrance day on November 11. As we reflect on the courage displayed on the battlefield, we must also consider the quieter battles that many veterans continue to face after their service ends.

For many soldiers, trauma experienced in service translates to enduring mental health challenges such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and substance use. These unseen struggles are part of their journey and require our understanding and support. The stigma surrounding mental health, especially among military personnel, can be a barrier to seeking help.

Some of the ways you can help support soldiers mental health are by
➡️ Fostering open, honest conversations
➡️ Educating yourself and others about PTSD and other common mental health struggles for soldiers
➡️ Connecting veterans to supportive resources
➡️ Createinv a supportive work environment

New Journal Page!You can use this page to review any books you’ve read recently.There’s sections for the author, number ...
11/04/2025

New Journal Page!
You can use this page to review any books you’ve read recently.
There’s sections for the author, number of pages, start and finish dates and a rating section!

You can also include your key takeaways.

I hope you give this page a try 📚

Here’s a new journal page idea for you guys! I’ve included some of the mental health book recommendations from The Shift...
11/01/2025

Here’s a new journal page idea for you guys! I’ve included some of the mental health book recommendations from The Shift team, but you can replicate this page with any books your have on your TBR.

The book recommendations from The Shift team are
No More Mr. Nice Guy recommendation from Joel

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
How To Do The Work by Dr. Nicole LePera recommendations from Jacqueline

Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg recommendation from Stefaun

Tara Brach's book, Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha recommendation from Erin

Here are some of the book recommendations from The Shift team!📚No More Mr. Nice Guy recommendation from Joel 📚Daring Gre...
10/28/2025

Here are some of the book recommendations from The Shift team!
📚No More Mr. Nice Guy recommendation from Joel
📚Daring Greatly by Brene Brown recommendation from Jacqueline
📚How To Do The Work by Dr. Nicole LePera recommendation from Jacqueline
📚Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg recommendation from Stefaun
📚Tara Brach's book, Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha recommendation from Erin

October 18 is Persons Day in Canada.It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal de...
10/18/2025

October 18 is Persons Day in Canada.
It marks the day in 1929 when the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of “persons” was handed down by Canada’s highest court of appeal.

This gave some women the right to be appointed to the Senate of Canada and paved the way for women's increased participation in public and political life. Though this decision did not include all women, such as Indigenous women and women of Asian heritage and descent, it did mark critical progress in the advancement of gender equality in Canada.

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