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.

I still misgender myself all the time. It’s frustrating but also demonstrates that the closer you are and longer you’ve known someone as a certain gender or name, the tougher it is to adapt (and it is going to take a lot of practice).

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.

Learn about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—an innovative process that can aid in accessing and reformulating negative memories and thoughts—and overcome your mental health challenges.  

Anxiety exists in all people and at any age. Anxiety is a natural and even necessary emotion that protects us from dangers and harmful actions. But sometimes, anxiety in children limits their behaviour and relationships, the child avoids doing some activities, or extreme fear. Therefore, it is very necessary to diagnose and treat anxiety in all children, especially children diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. In this blog, I fully discuss the anxiety of children with ADHD and ASD and ways to control it.

Growing up in an insecure household, where love is scarce and emotions go unacknowledged, profoundly impacts a child's mental well-being. To navigate these challenging conditions and cultivate resilience, children frequently adopt four defence mechanisms offering short-term relief but carrying potential long-term implications: fostering optimistic future outlooks, internalizing justifications, self-blame, and normalizing negative behaviours. These mechanisms significantly influence a child's emotional equilibrium and social connections, often persisting into adulthood. Below, explore a comprehensive breakdown of these coping mechanisms and their detrimental effects.

As you begin the search for the right counsellor, you might be wondering how to get started, and what to look for. This blog will give you some tips on what to consider as you search for an in person or virtual counsellor near you.

You want this year to be better. For you, for your partner, for your kids. This year just has to be better. You’re not sure how, but the blurred lines that can be cause for communication breakdowns, ruptures (unnoticeable as well as very noticeable), and disappointment…you just don’t want them to steal from your holiday season.

In-person counselling, also known as traditional counselling, usually takes place in your therapist’s office or counselling center. It’s a type of therapy that involves meeting with your counsellor in a physical setting where you connect through spoken conversation and body language.

The holidays can be overwhelming in general, even more so if you are recovering from trauma. Here are some simple ways you can organize or engage in family get-togethers while being mindful of your boundaries that can help in healing your trauma.

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!