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.

Stress is part of life, but intense emotions, blow-ups and strained relationships don’t have to be.Learning practical sk...
01/15/2026

Stress is part of life, but intense emotions, blow-ups and strained relationships don’t have to be.

Learning practical skills to respond thoughtfully rather than reactively can support emotional well-being and stronger connections.

Our 12 week, online DBT Skills Group offers therapist-led, skills-based group support you can join from anywhere.

This structured online group focuses on learning and practicing evidence-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills in a supportive, guided environment alongside like-minded individuals who are also interested in building emotional and relational skills.

Led by two experienced therapists, participants learn how to:

✔️ Manage stress using practical, research-backed tools

✔️ Regulate emotions with greater awareness and balance

✔️ Communicate more effectively in personal relationships

✔️ Navigate challenges with increased confidence and clarity

This group may be a good fit for individuals who:

• Are interested in skill-building for emotional regulation

• Want practical tools they can apply in everyday situations

• Value learning in a supportive, therapist-guided group setting

• Prefer an accessible online format

Many participants report feeling:
• More grounded and emotionally steady

• Better equipped to handle challenging moments

• More confident in communication and relationships

• Supported through shared learning and practice

Change is built through skills, practice, and expert-guided support.

Unlock lasting change by visiting our website to secure your spot for our group starting February 2nd.

Secure your spot here: https://bypeacefulwaters.ca/about-us/adult-dbt-skills-group-registration/

Ready for a new strategy to reach your financial goals?Our Financial Coaching Team helps you move forward with personali...
01/06/2026

Ready for a new strategy to reach your financial goals?

Our Financial Coaching Team helps you move forward with personalized, results-driven strategies that actually work. With virtual appointments, you can access expert guidance from anywhere.

✔ Get out of debt—and stay debt-free
✔ Build financial freedom and real choices
✔ Save for education, major purchases, and your future
✔ Prepare for both what’s planned and the unexpected

Take action in 2026. Learn more on our website:
https://bypeacefulwaters.ca/coaching/financial-coaching-bromleys/

Contact Joel and Kaitlin to schedule a 10-minute discovery session.
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These snowman-themed emotion flashcards are a fun way to support your child and help them express what they’re feeling.N...
01/04/2026

These snowman-themed emotion flashcards are a fun way to support your child and help them express what they’re feeling.

Naming emotions is the first step to emotional awareness and intelligence!
If you’re looking for extra support, we’re here to help.

We offer parent coaching and child therapy services—including play and art therapy—to help your family thrive.

Access your FREE copy here: https://bypeacefulwaters.ca/therapy/children-teens/snowman-emotions-cards/
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Holidays are over, and this can be a time when people experience the “Winter Blues.” Many people head south to escape th...
01/03/2026

Holidays are over, and this can be a time when people experience the “Winter Blues.” Many people head south to escape the cold and darker days of winter. But what if that is not an option for you?

Here are three ways to escape the cold on a budget that are surprisingly effective:

1. Spend an hour at an aquatic or tropical plant greenhouse - there is no cost for admission, and these stores are full of warmth, light, greenery, and beauty!

2. Turn up the heat at home for an afternoon, put on your favourite summer t-shirt and blend up a tropical smoothie! The taste of oranges, pineapple, coconut, or strawberries can give you all the summery tastes that brighten your day. Try spreading out a blanket in the living room and watching your favourite comedy!

3. Add some colour to your yard by making snow art using diluted paint and warm water in squirty bottles. Add your own designs or encouraging messages to your snow piles to brighten up the neighbourhood!

👇 What is your favourite budget-friendly way to deal with the Winter Blues when you can't escape to the South?
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Taking down the Christmas decorations is one of those tasks many of us dread. It marks the end of the season and can sti...
01/03/2026

Taking down the Christmas decorations is one of those tasks many of us dread. It marks the end of the season and can stir up stress, frustration, or even a little sadness.

Let’s be honest - it is a task that can test all of us!

If you’re hoping to build new skills in the new year, our DBT Skills Group can help you manage stress, regulate emotions and connect more effectively with others.

The Christmas season is coming to an end, but a New Year of warmth, learning, and growth awaits.

Holidays can often act as a magnifier of tensions in your marriage or family. Here are five gentle, practical ways to na...
12/25/2025

Holidays can often act as a magnifier of tensions in your marriage or family. Here are five gentle, practical ways to navigate the holidays and prioritize safety:

Set clear emotional and physical boundaries

Decide ahead of time what conversations, activities or gatherings feel safe for you—and which do not. It’s okay to limit time together, step away from conflict or say no to situations that increase tension.

Lower expectations and simplify traditions
Give yourself permission to simplify plans, shorten visits, or create quieter traditions that reduce stress and protect your well-being.

Identify safe supports outside the marriage

Stay connected to people who offer stability and understanding. Knowing you have emotional support can help you feel less isolated during the season.

Create moments of grounding and self-care
Prioritize small, regulating practices such as taking a walk, listening to calming music, journaling, prayer, or deep breathing. These moments can help your nervous system reset when tension rises.

Have a safety plan if conflict escalates
If arguments tend to intensify or feel unsafe, plan ahead. Know where you can go, who you can call, and how to remove yourself if needed. Your safety—emotional and physical—matters more than holiday appearances.
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On Christmas Day, we remember that God entered our broken world not with power, but with presence. If today feels joyful...
12/25/2025

On Christmas Day, we remember that God entered our broken world not with power, but with presence. If today feels joyful, heavy, or somewhere in between, you are not alone. Christ is near to the weary and the hurting.
May His presence provide a place of stillness and peace, a gentle refuge for your heart and a reminder that you are held, loved and never alone.
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“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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4-60 Baffin Place
Waterloo, ON
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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
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Professional counselling agency providing therapy and mental health services to individuals, families and groups in 20 locations in Southwestern Ontario