Natasha LeBlanc Counselling & Social Work

11/10/2021

09/19/2021

Currently, accepting new clients for Fall, 2021. Visit my booking page, by clicking the link below. From there, you can access appointment date & times that are available. Or simply email: nlcsw@natashaleblanc.com with "appointment request" in the subject line. Thank you! 😃

Fall 2021 Please Be Advised: Now accepting new clients - to view the next openings for new clients please select “First Adult or First Adult Student” counselling session.

05/09/2021

Happy Mother’s Day to those learning & working toward self-love, re-parenting themselves and healing their inner child. ❤️

02/02/2021

Currently, my practice is full and I won't be accepting new clients until Summer, 2021. To be added to the waitlist you can visit my booking page, by clicking the link below. From there, you can scroll down and click "add yourself to the waitlist". Or simply email: nlcsw@natashaleblanc.com with "waitlist request" in the subject line. Thank you! 😃

Please Be Advised: This practice is currently full. New clients won’t be accepted until Summer 2021. To be placed on the waitlist: Please email or click “add me to the waitlist” located at the bottom of this page.

01/18/2021

SUPPORT GROUP
for Parents of Complex Children of the Maritimes
Wednesday January 20, 2020 7:00-8:30pm

We are moving Parent Group to
Zoom for Healthcare

We want to invite you to our group for parents of children with Complex Special Needs. This is an informal meeting where parents can share tips and tricks of caring for their child!

This is a journey that doesn’t have to be taken alone.
We can do this together!

If you are interested in attending, please email
Jackie Pidduck to receive the meeting link
jacklynn.pidduck@iwk.nshealth.ca

Please note to receive the Zoom link, we will ask you to review the virtual group guidelines that will be emailed to you and to provide the address of where you will be during the meeting and to provide a contact number in case of emergency.

12/21/2020

Wishing clients & our community a safe & relaxing holiday season! My services will re-open to existing clients on January 4th, 2021. I will begin taking a limited amount of new clients in February 2021 - please phone or email nlcsw@natashaleblanc.com to be added to the wait list.

11/13/2020

Is someone you care for struggling with mental health / substance use? Check out this local support group which provides a safe space filled with support. Check out the The ALLY Centre of Cape Breton for more information.

10/12/2020

Many people reach out to counselling due to feelings associated with anxiety, stress, & panic. Some individuals struggle with trauma reactions, such as flashbacks & feeling as though they're "disconnected" from their body. These feelings & experiences can be unnerving and overwhelming. Finding ways to calm the body's stress response and stay focused on the present can help bring you back into balance.Try out & practice this 5 Senses Grounding Exercise to help relax, release tension and support you in staying in the present moment.

10/10/2020

October 10th is ! Support by showing compassion toward your family, friends, community and yourself. Mental health struggles can’t always be seen, but that doesn’t mean they’re not present. End the stigma by learning about mental health, talking openly, offering help, reaching out for support, and showing kindness.

09/22/2020

A reminder to stay indoors and keep safe as approaches. We often forget that weather, season changes & transitions back to school / work can impact stress levels. While we are all bunkered down, take this opportunity to give yourself a . Take care of your mind by: 📖reading a book 😆watch something funny 📝list things you are grateful for 🗣practice calm breathing 🌧focus on your environment, such as the sound of the rain 🧠think encouraging & realistic thoughts about yourself & your life ❤️stay close & connect with those you care about & bring you joy 🖍get creative 🧘🏽‍♂️try bedtime yoga 📵shut down your electronics early. Any of these actions can help lower your stress response...and as always if you need support
➡️ www.natashaleblanc.com .

09/09/2020

Happy first week of classes to students and ! Use these tips to prepare for and to increase . Take care of your during your journey to !
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09/08/2020

📚As the first week of classes start for many college & university students, you may be experiencing an array of emotions including excitement & nervousness.😬
This manual was specifically designed for first year post-secondary students to assist you in making the transition to university & perhaps to an institution in another country. The book covers topics such as: adapting to another culture, navigating new relationships / friendships, time-management & mental health. Teenmentalhealth.org

It's free to download, just click below!⬇️
Remember, reach out for support if you need to. There is no problem too big or too small!

“Transitions”, the first publication of its kind, provides first-year students with information on topics including time management, relationships, sexual activity, mental illness, su***de and addictions. The guide also includes mental health self-help information ...