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We offer mental health & nutritional counselling through in person & virtual appointments

11/27/2025

Workplace stress can sneak up on us — long hours, tight deadlines, and the pressure to perform can leave us running on empty.

✨ Remember: You deserve a career and a sense of calm.

Here are a few ways to manage stress at work:

💧 Take short breaks — step outside, stretch, or breathe deeply.

💧 Set boundaries — it’s okay to say no.

💧 Connect — talk to a trusted coworker or counsellor.

💧 Reflect — what’s in your control, and what isn’t?

If workplace stress is starting to spill into your personal life, it might be time to reach out for support.

At Transforming Tides Counselling, we’re here to help you find your balance again. 🌊

🕊️ You don’t have to weather the storm alone.

11/25/2025

So many of us carry quiet, limiting beliefs that shape how we show up in the world:

💭 “I’m not good enough.”
💭 “I always mess things up.”
💭 “I have to do everything on my own.”

But what if that belief… isn’t true?
What if it's just a story you’ve learned — not one you have to keep living?

🌱 Healing often begins when we start asking better questions.
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At Transforming Tides Counselling, we help you explore where those beliefs came from — and how to reshape them into something more compassionate, grounded, and true.

✨ What belief are YOU ready to let go of?

👇 Share in the comments or reflect privately. Growth starts with curiosity.
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11/21/2025

Gentle Reminder: Grief Has No Timeline

If you're still grieving something others think you "should be over by now" — you're not doing it wrong.

Grief isn’t linear.
It doesn’t have a deadline.
It doesn’t always look like sadness.

You might feel:

Numb one day

Angry the next

Peaceful for a while

And then raw all over again

All of this is normal.

Grief comes in waves.🌊 It softens, then stings again — especially around anniversaries, holidays, or quiet moments when no one else notices.

Be gentle with yourself.

Your process is valid. Your feelings are real. Your healing doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s.

If this resonates, know you’re not alone.

11/19/2025

✨ Exciting News!!✨

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Nicole Callan, Registered Psychologist, is now offering comprehensive psychological assessments!

Whether you’re seeking clarity around mood or anxiety issues, neurodiversity attention and focus concerns, or diagnostic insights, Dr. Callan provides compassionate, evidence-based assessment services tailored to your unique needs.

🧠 Assessment Areas Include:

✔️ ADHD & Attention Concerns
✔️ Autism Assessments
✔️ Mood & Anxiety Concerns
✔️Mental Health Symptoms

Dr. Callan brings warmth, professionalism, and deep expertise to every assessment—helping you understand your story and move forward with confidence. 🌿

📍 Located at Transforming Tides Counselling in Truro, NS

📅 Now accepting new clients

🔗 Visit our website (link in bio) and book your consultation today!

11/17/2025

💰💔 Money fights in relationships? You’re not alone.

Couples often experience tension over spending, budgeting, debt, and financial priorities. But conflict doesn’t have to damage your connection.

At Transforming Tides Counselling, we help couples understand the emotions behind money disagreements and build strategies for collaboration and trust.

In our latest blog, we cover:

✅ Common causes of financial conflict

✅ How communication patterns affect money disagreements

✅ Practical strategies to align goals and reduce stress

✅ When to seek professional guidance

Your relationship can thrive — even when money feels challenging. 🌊

Read the full blog here:

https://transformingtides.ca/navigating-financial-conflict-in-relationships/

11/13/2025

Today is World Kindness Day, a reminder that even the smallest acts of care can ripple outward.

But here’s something we don’t always hear:

🌱 Kindness toward others is important — but so is kindness toward yourself.

Self-kindness might look like:

Letting yourself rest without guilt

Speaking to yourself with the same compassion you'd offer a friend

Saying no when your energy is low

Accepting that you're doing the best you can

And kindness toward others can be quiet and powerful:

A check-in message

A genuine compliment

A moment of patience

A warm smile

💬 Today, ask yourself:

“What’s one small way I can be kind — to myself, or someone else — right now?”

You never know who needs it… including you.

11/11/2025

🕊️ Remembrance Day 🕊️

Today, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who have fought for peace and freedom.

At Transforming Tides Counselling, we recognize that the impact of war and conflict extends beyond the battlefield — it reaches into families, generations, and the mental health of individuals and communities.

We hold space for:

Veterans and their loved ones navigating trauma and grief.

Those who carry generational stories of loss, resilience, and survival.

Everyone impacted by conflict, past and present.

As we wear the poppy and observe a moment of silence, may we also commit to building a more compassionate, peaceful world — one where healing is possible.

We remember. We reflect. We support.

❤️🖤

11/07/2025

Sometimes specific therapies are needed to help you deal with trauma symptoms and memories. At Transforming Tides Counselling, both Dr Nicole Callan and Michelle Smith use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients break free from unhelpful thought patterns, manage overwhelming emotions, and move forward after trauma. 💬✨

🧠 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Helps you recognize and reframe negative thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress — empowering you to respond differently and build healthier habits.

💫 Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

A specialized form of CBT designed to support trauma recovery. It helps you process painful memories, reduce guilt and self-blame, and create a more compassionate, balanced perspective on your experiences.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, or the stress of everyday life, our team provides a safe, supportive space to help you understand your thoughts, regain control, and start feeling more like yourself again. 🌱

📍 In-person in Truro, NS | 🌐 Online across Nova Scotia

📲 Book your free consultation at transformingtides.ca or email admin@transformingtides.ca

11/05/2025

Let’s Talk: Men’s Mental Health Matters 🧠
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Did you know:

🔹 1 in 8 men will experience depression
🔹 Su***de is one of the leading causes of death in men under 50
🔹 Many men still suffer in silence due to stigma and outdated beliefs about “toughing it out”
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It’s time to change the tide.
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At Transforming Tides Counselling, we create a space where men can talk freely — without judgment. Therapy isn’t weakness. It’s strength, self-awareness, and the courage to heal.
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Whether you're navigating stress, grief, anger, or feeling overwhelmed — you're not alone. We're here to listen and support you every step of the way.
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💬 Let’s talk. Your mental health matters.
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11/03/2025

Meet Nicole!

Did you know that Nicole loves solving puzzles and watching sports—whether it’s a professional game or one her children are playing? She’s also passionate about helping others and living by the values she teaches.

Nicole offers in-person and virtual therapy sessions Wednesdays - Friday days, Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

To learn more about Nicole, please visit transformingtides.ca and book your free consultation phone call today!

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Transforming Tide Counselling! 👻

Wishing you a spooky, silly, and joy-filled Halloween! Whether you're trick-or-treating, dressing up, or enjoying a cozy night in, we hope your day is full of fun and laughter.

Remember to stay safe, be kind to yourself and others, and make space for moments of lighthearted joy — they're good for the soul. 💫🕸️

From all of us at Transforming Tide Counselling, have a safe and happy Halloween! 🧡🕷️

10/29/2025

Would you be surprised to hear that exercise and nutrition are two key aspects of treatment for depression? In this blog explore how exercise and the nutrients in the food we eat directly influence mood-regulating chemicals in the brain. It's true that nutrition and exercise are actually essential tools for your mental health.
Click the link in the bio to read this latest blog.

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35 Commercial Street
Truro, NS
B2N3H9

Telephone

+17823702282

Website

http://www.transformingtides.ca/

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