If you have never been for counselling before, you may think that you are going to come and lay down on a couch and talk about your feelings, and then walk out. And that doesn’t sound very inviting! So I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know what you can expect when you come to an in-person session.

Coping skills are techniques that we can use to help us manage or process our emotions. It is good to have coping skills that you may use in times of need

When children experience traumatic events, their minds and bodies often respond in intricate ways, making them challenging to comprehend and manage. As parents and caregivers, equipping ourselves with the knowledge and tools to guide children through these trauma responses becomes essential.

Are you seeking a counsellor in Langley who truly understands the depth of your experiences, both in your mind and body? If so, you'll want to get to know Kim, a registered clinical counsellor at Panorama Wellness Group. With a focus on relational and somatic therapy, Kim brings a unique approach to counselling that aims to help individuals, particularly those aged 16 and above, in their healing journeys.

Sugar, in the form of candy or other sweet treats, can offer a temporary sense of comfort and relief from emotional distress. The rapid release of dopamine, a "feel-good" neurotransmitter, can provide a brief escape from painful emotions and a way of coping with traumatic memories.

Stress shows up differently among all individuals. Some may experience physical symptoms like aches and pains, chest pain, trouble sleeping, headaches, stomach issues and/or jaw clenching. Others may experience emotional and mental responses like panic attacks, irritability and/or depression. Here I share some ways to manage stress and how it shows up in your life.

EMDR works on the premise that when we experience a traumatic event, we have a combination of three things that are stored within us. This blog gives you a quick overview of how it works and how it might be a choice for your therapy process.

As we move towards a more inclusive world, parents need to equip themselves with the appropriate information and knowledge about LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities. This National Coming Out Day, learn about what you can do to foster a conducive and safe environment for your child who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and discloses about the same to you.

There are many people who may believe a Registered Social Worker may not be able to provide therapy. I would like to help explain how a Registered Social Worker can provide therapy and share some of my experience with the hope that I can help support you, and others to understand the differences and similarities!

If you grew up with tacos that were stuffed with ground beef, cheese, sour cream, tomato, salsa and a few tiny pieces of lettuce in a hard corn shell, you are not alone. But if you are still eating tacos this way and have not tasted any of the hundreds of taco variations out there, you are missing out!

As we are now heading in to fall, the days are slowly getting shorter with us having less day light. Have you experienced any change in mood? Perhaps not wanting to go for that morning walk, or perhaps not wanting to meet your friend at that patio to have a barbeque?

The true potential of play materializes when parents actively participate in these activities with their children. Parental engagement in play not only fortifies the parent-child connection but also equips parents with a deeper understanding of their child's unique needs and interests. It enables parents to serve as role models for fundamental values and behaviours, including cooperation and effective communication, laying the foundation for a child's future relationships and overall well-being.

One suggestion is to be intentional in planning time together with your partner. This doesn’t have to be daily, and it doesn’t mean taking hours out of your weekly schedule. Planning small pockets of time to sit together, talk (not about work, kids, pets, or schedules) is deeply important. Spending even ten minutes daily sitting quietly together, can be significant. You might want to create a boundary that you only want to know about your partner. Sitting with, listening, touching, and empathizing with your partner (and them with you)…these are almost like micro-moments. Their effect is powerful, however.

Aggression in children can be produced by a range of factors, and understanding these causes can help caregivers and educators manage and prevent violent behaviour.

Having lost my maternal grandfather very recently, this Grandparents Day takes me down the memory lane, in ways like never before. Join me as I pay my homage to both my maternal grandparents, my Nanu and Nani, whom I shall continue to love and cherish forever.

Grandparenting and parenting in tandem requires a certain skill set that no one ever talks about directly. There is a dance between being a support to your children while advocating for your grandchildren’s best.

These people. Grandparents. They are part of the family lineage. Today, if you are able, and if it feels safe and right for you to do so, I invite you to spend a moment honouring them…in whatever feels authentic to you.

If you do grandparenting well, you can become a safe and loving environment where these kids who are related to you by blood know that they are accepted and safe within your house and your presence.

Since the conception of sexual behaviors and performance are all rooted in the brain, mental well-being has a direct correlation with these intimate aspects of our lives. On this World Sexual Health Day, learn about what trauma is and how it impacts your brain and creates obstacles in your sex life.

Staying on track with your nutrition can be challenging as a college or university student. For many, it is your first time away from home and both buying and cooking your own food. Add a full course load with regular classes, assignments, and exams alongside a part time job and it can be downright tricky to find time to eat, nevermind eat well! Below are 10 tips to help you to eat well and feel your best as a college student.