Crisis & Trauma

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Know your bully

September 13, 2023

If you are feeling unsafe at work, It is best to reach out. If you can’t reach out to your supervisor, you may have the opportunity to reach out to human resources, legal, or other authorities such as the Canada Safety Council for help.

Crisis & Trauma Culture & Identity

It’s not you

March 1, 2023

If you are suffering from trauma, you may be associating your identity with the traumatic event, but that can cause more pain. You are you. You have your own identity separate from the situation. See this article.

How children process grief

One of the most heart-breaking things is a child in grief. Children don’t process emotions like adults do, but there are many ways you can help your child avoid long-term impacts. See this article for tips on what to do.

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Self-Care and Recovery After Trauma

I just read this article on how to recover from trauma. I have counselled clients who have experienced trauma many times, and it can be very hard to recover from. Take a look at this article from Web MD and reach out to me if you want to talk.

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Resources @ local libraries

May 25, 2022

There are several audiobooks you can get from your local library. You can apply for a Halifax Public Library card online without visiting a branch, and you can immediately start reading, watching, and learning from their catalogue.

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Mindfulness with Jon Kabat Zinn

If you are struggling with any behaviour or thoughts you don’t want to have, trying Mindfulness meditation may help you alleviate some of your stress. I am including two links in this post for teachings by Jon Kabat Zinn. The first link is an introduction to mindfulness for beginners. It is one hour long and […]

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New online mental health platform

March 30, 2022

Nova Scotia Health has now opened up its online mental health platform to anyone in the province over 16 years of age. Here is an article on the service. Feel welcome to use this free service to reach out and get help. The service is called Togetherall and can be accessed directly from this link.

Crisis & Trauma

Crisis counselling for trauma

May 20, 2020

One of the specialties I offer is counselling for crisis and trauma. I can help you to navigate through your intense feelings by providing you an anchor in reality. I can provide you with education on trauma/PTSD, and give you support and coping mechanisms. See this article to understand the process.