Aligned Kamloops
202-175 4th Avenue V2C 3N3 Kamloops, BC, Canada

It is with great excitement that we would like to introduce Jeff Goodrich as the newest member of our counselling team! Jeff specializes in working with couples though he welcomes individuals as well. He has an authentic and caring approach and puts the needs of clients first. Jeff is currently accepting new clients, if you would like to get in touch, send him an email at [email protected]

All of us at Aligned Kamloops would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, community, and ancestors of the 215 children who never made it back home. Facing our past as Canadians can be difficult, but it is necessary in order to be better. There is no denying this horrendous part of our history and we stand in ally ship with the Secwépemc people during this profoundly difficult time. This video was created prior to the recent finding of these 215 children but feels very fitting. https://youtu.be/u0YYkvIWbng

This article has a great description of what so many people are feeling these days, languishing. This spring feels different, less energizing, less exciting. Give it a read and consider how you might try finding your flow.

We would like to introduce Kim Geoghegan, our newest counsellor in training! Kim has completed her Master's degree courses and will be completing her internship with us at Aligned. We are so excited to share that she will be offering sessions for $30, beginning in May! Kim will be working closely with her internship supervisors to ensure that all clients receive the best service possible. Kim has over 20 years experience working with kids as a school teacher and is available to work with both children and adults at Aligned. If you are interested, send Kim an email: [email protected]

Here are some lovely questions that you may want to ask your child to promote connection and conversation. Checking in to see how your little one is doing can be done in various ways. Here is a fun one to try #aligned_kamloops #kamloopsbc #mentalhealth #family #kids #counselling

We often discuss co-regulation in terms of the parent child dynamic, but this is an intention that we can have with people of any age. Approaching others with a warm, relaxed, and present way of being can create calmness in those around us. . . #aligned_kamloops #co-regulation #counselling #breathe #bepresent #Kamloops #mentalhealth

Grief is anything but a straightforward process. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross identified the 5 stages of grief only to explain later that they are not to be understood as a linear process. #aligned_kamloops #grief #mentalhealth #counselling

Yes! Healing is not always what we expect it to be. While there are many more pieces that we could add to the bottom pie, the most important one would be ~ getting back to the true and authentic self and living within your personal values. This is often the most profound part of therapy.

This has been a year of increased stress overall but particularly when we look at occupational stressors such as the ones noted here. In addition to these, employees have experienced equipment and resource shortages that hinder their ability to perform their job duties. These are some of the factors that can lead to occupational stress injuries. How are you doing? Have you checked in with yourself to assess your own stress level? How are you being impacted by work stress? #al...igned_kamloops #occupationalstress #2020 #osi #overworked #jobinsecurity #mentalhealth #itsokaytonotbeokay See more

A quick photo before our supervision meeting last night! At Aligned we value what each member of our team brings to the work that we do and the opportunities that we get to learn from one another. . . . #aligned_kamloops ... #justmissingken #kenisonzoom #relationshipcounselling #anxiety #depression #ptsd #neurodiversities #familytherapy #kamloops #bestpractice See more

Sometimes anger is just anger, sometimes it's actually an expression of embarrassment, worry, stress, or something else. When we are able to more accurately describe our emotion, we are in a better position to validate and tend to it accordingly. . . #aligned_kamloops #mentalhealth #kamloops #understandingemotions #belowthesurface... #counselling #support #growth #healing See more

Recognizing values is important work for individuals, families, and organizations. Here are the core values at Aligned, what are your personal core values? . . . #aligned_kamloops #mentalhealth #corevalues #accessibility #growth #diversity

Yes! Healing is not always what we expect it to be. While there are many more pieces that we could add to the bottom pie, the most important one would be ~ getting back to the true and authentic self and living within your personal values. This is often the most profound part of therapy.

This has been a year of increased stress overall but particularly when we look at occupational stressors such as the ones noted here. In addition to these, employees have experienced equipment and resource shortages that hinder their ability to perform their job duties. These are some of the factors that can lead to occupational stress injuries. How are you doing? Have you checked in with yourself to assess your own stress level? How are you being impacted by work stress? #al...igned_kamloops #occupationalstress #2020 #osi #overworked #jobinsecurity #mentalhealth #itsokaytonotbeokay See more

Today is Orange Shirt Day, a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada. It is also an opportunity for us to learn more about the history of residential schools and the lasting impacts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3vUqr01kAk&feature=youtu.be

A quick photo before our supervision meeting last night! At Aligned we value what each member of our team brings to the work that we do and the opportunities that we get to learn from one another. . . . #aligned_kamloops ... #justmissingken #kenisonzoom #relationshipcounselling #anxiety #depression #ptsd #neurodiversities #familytherapy #kamloops #bestpractice See more

Sometimes anger is just anger, sometimes it's actually an expression of embarrassment, worry, stress, or something else. When we are able to more accurately describe our emotion, we are in a better position to validate and tend to it accordingly. . . #aligned_kamloops #mentalhealth #kamloops #understandingemotions #belowthesurface... #counselling #support #growth #healing See more