Embracing Change Counseling

03/16/2026

If you’ve been feeling stressed, chances are you’re clenching your jaw or holding tension in your shoulders. You may not even realize you’re doing it.

So three times a day, take a minute to relax your body, do a stretch or two, and find a moment of calm. Your body will thank you! 🙆🏼‍♀️

03/13/2026

Building coping skills and emotion management tools takes time. Growth takes time. Schedule your therapy appointment now — you don’t need to wait for crisis to hit.

03/11/2026

Stress doesn't always come with drama or look like falling apart. Sometimes it shows up in small ways that add up and take their toll. Sometimes it looks like just getting through the day. That counts too.

Whatever your stress looked like today, I’m proud of you for making it through. With the right coping strategies, stress is temporary. 🤍

03/09/2026

What to do when you don’t feel like doing what you “should:”

Take a moment to change the scenery and perspectives. Go for a quick walk outside, even just to the mailbox, to disrupt those feelings and see if it makes a difference! 📬

03/07/2026

03/06/2026

Acknowledgment is one of the first steps in the process of healing. Give yourself grace and time to practice acceptance.

Happy Friday 💗

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

We train for a lot of things out here on the farm. We teach our kids to drive a tractor before they can reach the pedals properly. We take first

03/06/2026

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Are you a therapist, social worker, or student working with farmers and their families? Over half of Canada’s farmers experience anxiety, and 25% report suicidal thoughts (Government of Canada, 2024).

Our Agriculture Informed Therapy™ (AIT) online course teaches mental health professionals how to understand farmers’ unique challenges and build effective therapeutic relationships.

Join a nationally recognized program and help create a network of therapists equipped to support Canada’s agricultural communities.



Reference:
Government of Canada, P. S. and P. C. (2024, January). Government of Canada. Government of Canada Publications - Canada.ca. https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/weeklyAcquisitionList/list/2024/24-21/20240520-20240524.html

03/04/2026

Reminder that I am here when or if you need me. Asking for help is a sign of strength.

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