Modern life can leave us in positions that pull our heads and shoulders forward, creating discomfort in our neck, back, and shoulders. But don’t worry! There are simple ways to counteract this.

In our tech-driven world, we spend a lot of time looking down, which can lead to what’s known as “forward head posture.” This posture causes the muscles in the front of your neck and shoulders to tighten and the muscles in the back of your neck and upper back to overwork. Over time, this imbalance can lead to discomfort and even pain.

Importantly, trauma-informed massage does not involve reliving or discussing past traumatic events. Instead, it focuses on gently and respectfully tracking sensations in the body as tension is released. This ensures that tension is not released too aggressively, which could cause the body to revert to its protective holding pattern.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is helpful for managing anxiety at the start of a high school or college year in many ways!

As a parent, one needs to be ready to face all kinds of challenges. Like receiving a serious or sudden news regarding your child’s health, which can be destabilising in many ways. So, here’s a quick checklist of how you can responsibly handle your child’s health crisis and care for them without compromising your own emotional and mental well-being.

Trying to convince a child that they should not be afraid does not ease anxiety, but rather continues to fuel it. So, if you shouldn’t ease your child’s anxiety in this way, what can you do to support your child with their worries and fears through this season?

Signs of unforgiveness can include negative emotions when thinking about the person or event, bursts of anger disproportionate to the situation, feelings of depression or anxiety, inability to trust, and overgeneralization.

Every mom experiences postpartum uniquely, and some may have challenges related to executive functioning, sensory sensitivities emotional regulation and parenting style. If you're navigating these challenges, I want to reassure you that your feelings and struggles are valid and not uncommon.

If you are looking to get help through counselling, RMT or acupuncture in Langley or Surrey and need direct billing options, we may be able to help. There are a number of providers that now allow counsellors to access direct billing.

A common concern among newcomers and seasoned clients alike is the sensation experienced during acupuncture sessions. The dichotomy of comfort versus discomfort in acupuncture can significantly impact the effectiveness of the treatment and the your overall experience.

Neurodivergence encompasses various perspectives and experiences, which may differ from conventional societal norms. As a counsellor, I recognize the unique assets it brings to relationships. Rather than focusing solely on challenges, let's explore how neurodivergent traits can enrich and enhance our connections. We can refer to these traits as strengths or forces!

Navigating the challenges of ASD often involves a multifaceted approach, encompassing emotional support, education, and encouragement. If you are navigating the different challenges of parenting a child with ASD, I want to share some effective strategies to navigate this journey.

You may have experienced some really heavy things in your past, or even now. It may be hard to focus at school, let alone when you hang out with friends and family. You may be curious to try EMDR. Maybe you have seen a Tik Tok on it, a friend talked about it, or maybe you have no idea what it is. EMDR can help support you in healing.

We often tend to avoid talking about complex or sensitive subjects, which can negatively affect our relationships with friends and family. This leads to deep-rooted misunderstandings with the passage of time. Find out about how to mindfully broach such strenuous subjects with those close to you and resolve conflicts with ease.

Summertime represents all things bright and warm, allowing us unique opportunities to spend time with family in meaningful ways. Here are a few tips that can aid you in navigating summer breaks with ease as a mom, while ensuring you stay stress-free and have some fun too.

We want you to know that we believe that we value the same things you do, and that the general understanding is similar between you and your therapist. We want to answer your question – what are the values at Panorama Wellness Group?

The summer has flown by. You wanted all those relaxing, bucket-filling things because the Fall is hard for you. It’s strange and a bit disheartening because everyone you know loves Fall.

This can leave you wondering why you might not be looking forward to the Fall. Yet the Fall can be triggering for some people.

In the last 5 to 10 years, we have learned so much about ADHD and what the symptoms look like that we’re seeing people who were not diagnosed as a child are now being diagnosed in adulthood.

Art therapy is a tool that we can use to work through your feelings, trauma, history, emotions instead of exclusively trying to understand it through words. Art therapy helps you realize things you didn’t know before about yourself.

A Canadian study conducted through the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine researched the correlation between family dinners, communication and mental health in 26,069 adolescents. They found a positive association between the frequency of family dinners and emotional wellbeing, prosocial behavior and life satisfaction.