By Peaceful Waters

By Peaceful Waters 💙 Professional Christian therapy
🤝 Mediation and Divorce services
⏫️ Coaching and Spiritual Direction
✔️ In person and online

Our video conferencing therapy, LifeStreams, makes meeting with a counsellor accessible, no matter where you live. We accept insurance coverage for payments and welcome people from all walks of life.

“We wait for the blessed hope – the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13)Christ...
12/22/2025

“We wait for the blessed hope – the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13)

Christmas is almost upon us, and the Advent waiting is almost over. In these last busy days—or in the silence of an empty room—may your heart be held by hope, peace, joy, and love.

Our joy comes when we recognize that Jesus brings:
-A love that exceeds every circumstance.
-A love that has walked with us every step.
-A love that calls out once more, “I am on the way.”
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Christmas can be a season of big expectations, big activities, and big energy—which can feel overwhelming for little one...
12/20/2025

Christmas can be a season of big expectations, big activities, and big energy—which can feel overwhelming for little ones.

If your child needs help finding calm in the chaos, we recommend using our Calming Strategies download. You’ll find simple, soothing strategies to help your child stay grounded, connected, and calm during the festive season.

A small tool to bring a little more peace to your holiday season, linked here:
https://bypeacefulwaters.ca/therapy/children-teens/calming-strategies-for-kids-download

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What if you spoke to yourself the way you do to favourite people? Would your inner voice sound kinder…more understanding...
12/19/2025

What if you spoke to yourself the way you do to favourite people? Would your inner voice sound kinder…more understanding…more compassionate?

Maybe it’s time to talk to yourself with the same love, appreciation and affection you so freely give to others.

Your voice is the one you hear the most - let it lift you up!
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Creating margin is one of the most generous things you can do - for yourself and for others. When you intentionally make...
12/16/2025

Creating margin is one of the most generous things you can do - for yourself and for others.

When you intentionally make time to pause, you create space to breathe, reset and show up more fully.

This season, give yourself permission to slow down. Not everything needs to be attended, fixed or hosted. Sometimes the most meaningful gift is the room you create for rest.

Take a moment today to look at your calendar and choose one thing you can release, postpone or simplify. Let margin be your gift to yourself.


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For many, this season brings mixed emotions: gratitude and grief, excitement and fatigue, hope and heaviness.Here’s the ...
12/14/2025

For many, this season brings mixed emotions: gratitude and grief, excitement and fatigue, hope and heaviness.

Here’s the good news: Joy isn’t dependent on your circumstances or your emotions at any given moment. In fact, joy grows in small, steady ways:

● Noticing moments of goodness, even in a hard week
● Allowing yourself to feel your emotions without judgement
● Making space for rest and relationships that
restore you
● Receiving help or comfort when you need it

The message of Christmas is that joy comes from presence - becoming aware that Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us.

If this season feels heavy, we’re here to walk with you. You are not alone.
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You don’t need money to make a difference in someone’s life. If you are looking for ways that you and your children can ...
12/12/2025

You don’t need money to make a difference in someone’s life. If you are looking for ways that you and your children can be more generous this season, here are 5 simple acts to get you started:

1️⃣ Pause and hold the door open for the person coming behind you
2️⃣ Smile at the person next in line
3️⃣ Sit with your child and make a card of appreciation for their teacher or coach
4️⃣ Offer a sincere thanks to a frazzled cashier or colleague for their work
5️⃣ Serve a senior neighbour by clearing their walkway or taking a moment to chat at their front door

Generosity isn’t about what you have—it’s about cultivating a life that sends the message to others, “You matter.”

Share this post to inspire others! 💙
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12/07/2025

In a season that often feels loud and hurried, the message of Advent invites us to something deeper: peace.

Rather than the idealized peace of perfect circumstances, gatherings or behaviour, the true peace of Christmas comes from Emmanuel - God with us.

Many people walking through December are facing stress, grief, pressure, or unspoken expectations. If that’s you, hear this:

💙You are not failing. You are human. And God meets us right there.💙

This Christmas, may you experience peace in practical, soul-steadying ways:

Peace as you let go of what you cannot control.
Peace as you create margin for rest and reflection.
Peace as you remember that you are loved.

True peace is not achieved - it’s received.

If you need support navigating this season, we’re here to walk with you.
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One of the hardest truths in relationships is this: we can’t control anyone else’s behaviour - not their reactions, not ...
12/06/2025

One of the hardest truths in relationships is this: we can’t control anyone else’s behaviour - not their reactions, not their choices, not their pace of growth.

But we can take responsibility for what is ours - our boundaries, our responses, our self-care, and the way we choose to show up.

When we stop trying to manage other people and start focusing on our own well-being, we move from exhaustion to empowerment.

If someone’s behaviour feels challenging or overwhelming right now, try asking yourself:

What is my responsibility in this moment?
What is not mine to carry?
What boundary would support me here?
What response aligns with the person I want to be?

You don’t have to fix or change anyone else.
You only need to attend to what you can control—you.

We’re here to help you build those skills and support your emotional well-being.
If this resonates, reach out—we’d love to walk alongside you.
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As December begins, many people describe feeling a quiet tug between anticipation and overwhelm. This time of year can h...
12/04/2025

As December begins, many people describe feeling a quiet tug between anticipation and overwhelm. This time of year can hold both joy and pressure, connection and loneliness, hope and exhaustion.

If you notice your mood shifting with the season, you’re not doing anything wrong - your nervous system is responding to change, expectation and a fuller emotional landscape.

Before the month picks up speed, try pausing to check in with yourself:
What do I actually need this season?
Where might I be stretching myself too thin?
What would support my wellbeing—not just my schedule?

Early December is a powerful moment to set gentle boundaries, create margin, and choose what matters most to you, not just what is expected of you.

Your mental health doesn’t take a holiday.

And you deserve to move through this month with intention, care and enough room to breathe.

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As we light the first candle of Advent, we remember that hope often begins in the quiet — in the waiting, in the healing...
11/30/2025

As we light the first candle of Advent, we remember that hope often begins in the quiet — in the waiting, in the healing, in the spaces where we long for light to break through.

In therapy, as in faith, hope is not denial of pain — it’s the courage to believe that renewal and restoration are possible, even in difficult seasons.

This Advent, may we make space for hope to grow — in our hearts, our relationships, and our communities.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
— John 1:5
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The holidays can make difficult decisions even harder. But if you know a relationship needs to end, waiting until after ...
11/28/2025

The holidays can make difficult decisions even harder. But if you know a relationship needs to end, waiting until after the holidays can often cause deeper hurt.

Here are three wisdom principles to keep in mind:

1 . Be honest and timely.
Kindness and clarity can coexist. Ending a relationship thoughtfully honours both you and the other person.Don’t postpone the truth “for the sake of the holidays.” Prolonging what’s inevitable can create more pain.

2. Have the conversation in person.
Speak directly — not by text, email, or message. It’s an act of care and respect.

3. Speak the truth in love.
Share your decision with grace. Take ownership of it without blame or involving others.

Kindness and clarity can coexist. Ending a relationship thoughtfully honors both you and the other person.

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Abuse in later life can take many forms — emotional, financial, physical, or neglect — but every form causes deep harm.E...
11/28/2025

Abuse in later life can take many forms — emotional, financial, physical, or neglect — but every form causes deep harm.

Elder abuse is often a hidden form of domestic violence that thrives in silence — but healing begins when we listen, believe and act with compassion.

Together, we can protect and honor our elders.
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Professional counselling agency providing therapy and mental health services to individuals, families and groups in 20 locations in Southwestern Ontario