by Jen Violi (Guest Post) A truly terrible therapist I had was kind of like the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. In his classic A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens describes that ghost as “… a solemn Phantom, draped and hooded, coming, like a mist along the ground, towards him… Scrooge feared the silent shape so…
by Sandra Wiebe Why I Offer Nature Therapy: Healing Doesn’t Always Happen Indoors As a counselling therapist — and as a woman who has walked through my own seasons of trauma and transition — I’ve come to believe deeply in the healing power of nature. For years, walking outdoors became my refuge: a way to…
— and How Can It Support Your Mental Health. by Sandra Wiebe In the midst of a busy life — juggling relationships, career changes, caregiving, or even just the quiet shift into a new chapter — it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. For many midlife women, stress becomes a near-constant companion. But…
by Sandra Wiebe Midlife Transitions: How Counselling Can Help You Thrive, Not Just Survive Midlife is often described as a period of significant transition. For many women, it can feel like standing at a crossroads—facing personal, professional, and emotional shifts that bring both challenges and opportunities. While some women embrace these changes with confidence, others…
by Claire MacEachen (Guest Post) Research shows that mindful movement, deep breathing, and meditation can lower stress hormones, reduce inflammation, and improve mental well-being. What Is Yoga Therapy & How Can It Help You? Yoga is more than just poses and flexibility—it’s a powerful tool for healing. As a yoga therapist, I use pure movements…
by Sandra Wiebe Insights from Codependent No More by Melody Beattie Many women in midlife feel responsible for fixing situations or people, but Beattie teaches that letting go and allowing others to face their own consequences is an act of love, not abandonment. As women in midlife, we often find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities—caring for…
by Lorrie Morales (Guest Post) As a child, I loved the teeter-totter at the playground. Now, as I take my grandson to the park, he gravitates to the same equipment I once enjoyed. The funny thing is that when he sits on it, he fits perfectly; but when I try to navigate my legs and…
by Sandra Wiebe My parents had cases of photographic slides in an old suitcase, and I finally got around to getting them scanned. This sweet gem was among the images of cousins, birthday parties, and long-forgotten camping vacations. This poorly composed image, in which I uncommonly still have my head, is captured in the photographic…
It doesn’t take a whole new routine to instill a dose of happiness into your day—but it does take a little self awareness. 1. Be grateful for the good & the bad. Research shows, grateful people are happy people. It’s also important to understand that happiness is not the absence of negative feelings. Gratitude is…
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