Crossroads Collective

Our bodies are magnificent mechanisms! What we put into them has a huge effect on not only our physical health but also our mental and hormonal well-being. ... Food sensitivities and nutritional imbalances can cause inflammation, weight gain, and fatigue, just to name a few! While it can be so easy to jump to conclusions when we're feeling stressed or anxious, we might actually be overlooking a deeper issue when it comes to nutrition! If you've been feeling brain fog, heightened stress, and/or lack of clarity, it is a good idea to have your nutrition tested. Curious about the benefits and what steps to take? Click here to find out https://crossroadscollective.ca/nutritional-assessment #StandAtCrossRoads #CrossroadsCollective ------------------------------- www.crossroadscollective.ca See more

Imagery, writing, music, and story-tellingAll of these are powerful ways to encourage children to move through their emotions in a healthy way. Here at #CrossroadsCollective kids have the unique opportunity to make picture books! They'll get to sketch things out, make a storyboard and finally, assemble the pages onto a computer! It's a truly marvelous way to allow their inner creative side to thrive. It's also a great way for children to develop healthy skills to c...hannel their thoughts and expressions. Curious about the programs we offer? Click here http://crossroadscollective.ca and check out our website today! #StandAtCrossroads See more

Everyone deals with grief and loss in different ways, some of which are healthy and some not. Some process their pain physically, some emotionally, and others develop different behaviours. You might experience a mix of the following symptoms as you process your experience: Feeling angry, anxious, depressed, and confused... Intense loneliness and withdrawal Mood swings and irritability Denial, shock, hallucinations Dizziness, racing heartbeat, hyperventilating, and difficulty sleeping Nausea Lack of appetite Weight gain or loss Fatigue, apathy, or a general loss of interest in life Increased drug or alcohol use Feeling a mess of emotions is completely normal after experiencing loss or trauma. But if these symptoms start to take over your life or you’re finding it hard to get back to normal, that means it's time to ask for help. If you're feeling shame in asking for help with your mental health, we understand! You're not alone in this feeling, we hear it every single day. That's why it's important to move past that feeling and ask for help because it should be as normal as visiting the doctor when you need to cast your broken arm. There are so many people struggling with their mental health, and we can help. If you're not quite ready to make that phone call, try visiting our blog instead https://crossroadscollective.ca/blog You might find something that's a helpful first step. #StandAtCrossroads #CrossroadsCollective See more

We're going to just come out and say it - there is no one size fits all when it comes to health, especially nutrition! Everybody is so different. That's why you might be sensitive to some foods while your loved ones seem to have zero issues with them. Are you fatigued for no apparent reason? Do your joints ache? Do you have unexplained pain anywhere in your body? Do you strain to produce a bowel movement, or have frequent loose bowel movements? Would you like to los...e some weight? Are you experiencing brain fog? These are just a handful of the symptoms that could be related to food sensitivities or a nutrient imbalance which is why the benefits of getting a nutrition assessment is exponential! We want you to feel your very best on all levels. Check out the benefits of coming to see our nutritionist Valerie today https://crossroadscollective.ca/nutritional-assessment #StandAtCrossroads #CrossroadsCollective

Have you ever noticed how a piece of music can have the capacity to induce a full-blown emotional experience? It's almost as though it has the capacity to trans...cend words and pull from us what our minds can't quite compute. This is why we offer Music Therapy. Geared towards children up until and after middle school Music therapy promotes emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health. Here are some of the benefits that come with participating: It allows children to create meaningful connections and engage in therapeutic conversation. It helps to establish healthier coping mechanisms. It creates space for children to exhibit their creativity and explore the musical realm. It offers a chance for children to express themselves and transcend words. Do you think a child in your life could benefit from musical therapy? Visit our website for more info http://crossroadscollective.ca #StandAtCrossroads #CrossroadsCollective

Did you know that we hold couples workshops? Not everybody is a master at relationships, but the good news is that you can learn to be attuned, respo...nsive and engaged with your partner. We help couples understand love, emotions and needs. This allows each partner to control negative dances and create a loving bond. We discuss the following throughout the 8 sessions: 1 Recognizing demon dialogues 2 Finding the raw spots 3 Revisiting a rocky moment 4 Hold me tight engaging and connecting 5 Forgiving injuries 6 Bonding through touch 7 Keeping your love alive If you're ready to grow into a better partner, reach out to us today. This workshop costs $275 + GST, but is truly priceless when it comes to a stronger love connection. #StandAtCrossroads #CrossroadsCollective

PTSD is a very real thing, and for a long time nobody understood it. There is a very well-written book by Bessel van der Kolk called The Body Keeps The Score. Inside, he explains how trauma and the inevitable stress that comes with it harms us through physiological changes to both body and brain. This harm can persist throughout life if not properly handled. The list of areas that trauma can affect is long and include mental and physical health, employment, education, su...bstance addictions, all forms of abuse, crime, and relationship problems. If you're suffering with PTSD, even just thinking of the past can be unimaginably difficult, so it is very common to keep your thoughts and feelings bottled up. If this is you, we understand and we're here for you. Talking with a therapist can be the best choice you've ever made for yourself because we are highly trained and know how to help! The first step is visiting our website http://crossroadscollective.ca/counselling. You can do this! #StandAtCrossroads #CrossroadsCollective See more