Creating Connection

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to let our clients, friends, and family know how much we appreciate you. Thank you for your continued support!

❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

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02/13/2026

You’re not “broken.”
You’re navigating a lot.

In Northern Ontario, life asks more of people than most realize.

Long winters that wear you down.
Shift work that flips your body and family life upside down.
Mining and industrial jobs that demand strength but don’t leave much room to exhale.
Communities where services are limited, and you’re taught to just cope and carry on.

Maybe you’re:

Feeling isolated, even around people
Carrying stress that doesn’t shut off when your shift ends
Noticing old family patterns or generational pain resurfacing
Caught between cultures, languages, or expectations and unsure where you fit

When life changes, your nervous system changes too.
That doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

At Creating Connection, we act as a guide, helping you make sense of what you’re carrying and matching you with a therapist who understands Northern life, not just therapy theory.

Life Transition counselling is for people moving through:

Identity shifts
Work and lifestyle changes
Burnout, grief, or quiet overwhelm
Seasons of “something isn’t right, but I don’t know what”

There’s no pressure to have the right words.
No need to be at rock bottom.
Just a first conversation at the right pace, with the right support.

You don’t have to hit rock bottom to talk to someone.
Sometimes, you just need a guide through the transition.

📍 In-person in Timmins
💻 Virtual across Northern Ontario
🤍 Thoughtful therapist matching
🖱 Book Today:
https://creatingconnectioncft.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/26/treatment/217

Fee Increase Notice: Starting August 1, 2026, the fee for individual therapy will be $175, couples therapy & EMDR therapy will be $200. Please inquire about fees for reduced rate with a psychotherapy intern.

02/12/2026

Will you be in Cochrane on March 7th? Stop by the Cochran Pavillion to honour loved ones who have passed.

Here is our updated poster for our 2nd Annual Round Dance happening Saturday, March 7th at the Pavilion. We hope to see you all there. This is a time to come together as a community to honour our loved ones who have passed on.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors for supporting this event. We are still accepting additional sponsors.

**This is a drug and alcohol-free event.

02/10/2026

Black History Month is not just history, it’s living, breathing, and present.

At Creating Connection, we recognize that mental health does not exist in a vacuum. It lives inside systems, histories, relationships, and bodies.

Black communities have carried intergenerational trauma shaped by racism, colonization, displacement, and systemic harm. They have also carried extraordinary resilience, wisdom, creativity, and healing traditions.

This month, we honour:
🖤 Black clinicians, healers, scholars, and community leaders
🖤 The emotional labour and survival required to exist in systems not built for safety
🖤 The ongoing impact of racial trauma on mental health today

As a clinic, our commitment goes beyond a post or a month. It means:
🖤 Practicing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care
🖤Continuing to examine our own biases and systems
🖤 Making space for conversations about race, identity, and belonging

We honour Black history by listening, learning, and showing up today and every day.🖤

02/08/2026

Trauma-informed therapy and trauma processing therapy aren’t the same, and that distinction can be helpful when choosing support. Kaitlin walks you through the differences.

02/05/2026

Our most popular coworker is finally making her social media debut! 🐾✨

If you’ve been into the last few months, you’ve likely seen Millie hard at work. As a dedicated service dog, she’s become a calming presence of the clinic’s daily life.

We celebrated her "official" debut with a well-earned pup cup from Ciao Sandwich Co. As you can see by the beard, she’s a pro at finding the joy in the little things! 🍦

When you see Millie in her blue vest, she’s hard at work, but she’s always happy to share the space with you.

02/05/2026

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach proven to help manage anxiety. It can be effective for:

-Identifying unhelpful thought patterns
-Challenging irrational fears
-Replacing distorted thinking with balanced, realistic perspectives

With the guidance of a licensed therapist, CBT equips you with practical tools to take control of your mental health and build lasting resilience.

We are here to help guide you. Book a consultation with one of our therapists today: https://creatingconnectioncft.janeapp.com/ #/telephone-consultation

02/03/2026

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) blends mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioural therapy tools to help break the cycle of chronic worry, anxiety, and low mood.

Rather than fighting anxious thoughts, MBCT helps you notice them with curiosity and compassion, bringing you back to the present moment.

Easy ways to practice mindfulness at home:
• Gentle stretching or yoga
• A 3-minute breathing exercise
• Sitting meditation
• Mindful body scan
• Enjoying a warm drink or journaling with intention

01/31/2026

🌱 Ready to take the next step towards prioritizing your mental health this year? 🧠✨

Call us today at 📞705-221-7567 to connect with one of our therapists
or 🖱 book a consultation online:
https://creatingconnectioncft.janeapp.com/ #/telephone-consultation

01/28/2026

Coldest Night of the Year is more than just a walk, it’s a chance to stand in solidarity with those in our community who are facing hunger, homelessness, and hardship. ❄️💙

This year, we’re proud to be fundraising in support of the Timmins Anti-Hunger Coalition, whose work helps ensure people in our community have access to nutritious food and support during challenging times.

Every donation, share and step taken helps create warmth, connection, and hope. Thank you for walking with us, donating, and helping make a real difference 💙

Join or support our team here: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1040987

01/26/2026

Grief doesn’t always come from death.

It can come from:
• The end of a relationship you hoped would last
• Losing yourself after becoming a parent
• The future you imagined while facing infertility
• A job or role that once gave you purpose

These losses are often invisible, which can make them heavier to carry. You may feel sad, irritable, numb, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. You don’t have to make sense of it alone; therapy can help you process the loss and reconnect with yourself.

Book a consultation with Andréanne today: https://creatingconnectioncft.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/25/treatment/217

01/24/2026

Sometimes words aren’t enough and that’s okay.

Art therapy offers a gentle, creative way to explore thoughts and feelings when talking feels hard.

No art skills needed. Just openness and support.

Start your art therapy journey today with Max! Book a free consultation: https://creatingconnectioncft.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/29/treatment/217