Cara McGinnis Counselling
38440 Range Road 270 T4N5E2 Red Deer, AB, Canada

I love this! So much wisdom Glennon

I’m baaack I can’t tell you how excited I am to be back seeing your faces (through this beautiful one of a kind protective furniture pieces). My cousin built this for me and boy am I so grateful for his talent. You can book to see me online or in-person. Whatever your preference see you soon!

Deodorant, bras, lip chap, underwear, tampons, condoms! Please donate to this wonderful cause so we can support the women of Red Deer who have less! * You can bring in to your appointment, I’ll have a box at the clinic or drop off on Valentine’s Day at RD nutrition.

For those beautiful & amazing second born children (or for those of you expecting your second I highly recommend this)...This had me in tears

Hey, I don’t know about the rest of you but I’m feeling like my phone is attached to me. Literally apart of my limbs these days. Sigh. So here I am saying see you soon have a wonderful Christmas! Reach out to me via email if you need anything! Take care of yourselves, connect when you can, and please remember this won’t last forever...we will get through this

Local Childbirth Workshop

Join US!! share with some of your momma friends & family

Anyone interested in this online course?! Looks amazing!

Spreading the love! Follow this beautiful soul. She’s fabulous! Thank you for the shout out LifeMind.ed

Always love the perspective and wisdom from Motherly

I saw this and thought I’d share! October is ADHD Awareness month and Karen Peters, Registered Clinical Counsellor, is offering her 45 min intensive, on demand Coregulation webinar for FREE from Oct. 29-31! Go to https://www.my.thrive-life.ca/coregulation-course and use the coupon code ADHD-AWARE on October 29, 30 or 31 to receive 10 effective and evidence-based strategies for helping your kids when they are emotionally dysregulated. Take advantage of this limited time offer and learn concrete ways to support kids with ADHD when anger and meltdowns take over.

I love this. My 2 littlest boys have been having a hard time and lots of tears adjusting to playschool and kindergarten. I needed this reminder. It’s normal, big breath, &...we’ve got this!

This is an eye opening visual. I can really relate to the noise and multitasking part and how it escalates so quickly for me at that point. I’m already feeling flooded and then boom it’s too late. My go-to tool is to simply visualize a stop sign, take a deep inhale and looong exhale, and walk into a different room to cool off and ground myself. What is your technique or tool? Please share ... *If you are needing support with this please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’ve got some excellent podcasts and resources and would be happy to support you. You are not alone

check it out!!

This Clean anger has direction. It is always aimed at healing, integration, repairing and rebuilding.

This looks like a great opportunity for any of my moms who are interested

Free online summer group!

Allowing space for your grief (and other emotions). We are meant to feel ... all of it. Hand to heart, how am I doing? What is my emotion telling me? How can I bring space and love into that feeling? What is the message or lesson when I really lean in? You don’t have to rush your healing or let go before you’re ready. Xo

I just finished her book. Boom. So much wisdom and insight. Take a listen, follow along, and share your favorite words below if you’ve read her stuff

Today is International Father's Mental Health Day "Research shows that 10% of new dads experience paternal postpartum depression (50% when mom is depressed!) and tend to need support of their own. However, the stigma against experiencing difficulties in early parenthood is even higher for men than for women. Society views men as stoic, self-sacrificing, and above all, strong. When men feel none of those things as new fathers, they don’t want to admit it or seek help".... Watch a live video today below on 'Dad's Mental Health' https://www.facebook.com/dadsMHday/

No one talks about mom anger... There IS strength in the valley. If you feel like this please just know you are not alone.

"People are shocked to hear that my husband does night feedings and lets me sleep. They think it’s so sweet that he 'lets me' go to the coffee shop sans kids for an hour to work. And they can’t believe that he 'watches' the kids while I go for a long run to unwind at the end of the day. My husband does not *babysit* our kids. He is a parent. He’s in this thing called fatherhood. He’s not watching it play out but an active participant in raising his kids. From the piggyback rides to handling the tantrums, he’s there. Showing my kids what it means to be a father, a husband, and a man."

OLDS and area momma’s- This sounds amazing!!

This age leveled resource is really amazing. We spent our dinner time talking about this topic and what we were seeing in the news. My boys asked more questions tonight before bedtime. Hope this helps you too https://www.heysigmund.com/how-to-talk-to-children-about-r/

An opportunity for my pregnant mommas. Have a great day! xo

#blackouttuesday

So much wisdom and truth in this. I’ll be over here examining the areas where I’m judging

I love this girl and my soul feels lighter. Tag your person(s) below who makes this Covid journey a little lighter

World maternal mental health day Always know this, you are not alone, you are not to blame, and you can get help to feel better. Please reach out if you are dealing with perinatal depression or anxiety. This helpline (on photo) is 24/7 and you can talk to someone. I am here too, xo