Vancouver Island Holistic Counselling Blog

Can giving birth be a traumatic event?

Can giving birth be a traumatic event?

My intention in sharing my birth story is to help you share yours as well. It’s important to talk about your experience and to feel heard, to release some of the emotions and not just store trauma and emotions inside of you.

Favourite spiritual lessons from  A Course in Miracles (ACIM)

Favourite spiritual lessons from  A Course in Miracles (ACIM)

Favourite lessons from  A Course in Miracles A decade ago, a friend recommended that I do the self-study daily lessons from the book called A Course in Miracles, also referred to as ACIM, or The Course, written in 1976 by Helen Schucman.  I’ve tried many times, but...

My approach to therapy and counselling, different style therapy

My approach to therapy and counselling, different style therapy

Note: I use the terms “counselling” and “therapy” interchangeably throughout this website. Transpersonal therapists work under a larger umbrella than many other therapists. We have a more varied tool box with which to work from, as we are trained in spiritual...

Person-centered therapy and empathy

Person-centered therapy and empathy

Note: I use the terms “counselling” and “therapy” interchangeably throughout this website. One of my favourite counselling modalities is drawn from the philosophy of person-centered therapy. It's a non-directive approach to talk therapy, which means that the therapist...

At-Home Tips for Self Care

At-Home Tips for Self Care

Self care tips... Being busy should never come at the cost of your overall physical and mental well-being. Not taking the time to care for yourself can put you at increased risk for depression, burnout, and anxiety, which can make you less resilient, productive, and...

What You Need to Know About Someone Contemplating Suicide

What You Need to Know About Someone Contemplating Suicide

What You Need to Know About Someone Contemplating Suicide Believe it or not, suicide is the leading cause of death among indigenous Canadians up to the age of 44. As for the rest of the population, there are an average of 4,000 deaths per year, with teen suicide among...

What is mindfulness and why should you practice it in your daily life?

What is mindfulness and why should you practice it in your daily life?

Mindfulness is all about existing in the present moment by, letting go of judgements, fears, regrets and expectations. It is the ability to be aware of the present, go beneath the cloud of emotions to clearly see the truth of what is happening. The untrained mind is...