Canadian Family Health Collective

We are heading into the dark days of winter in Canada and while the days grow shorter, our energies dip. Some quick tips and tricks for beating the winter blues include: Purchase SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) lighting and begin using each morning to suppress the sleepy melatonin hormone with a good dose of morning light. When the sun goes down, melatonin will rise again and it's best to keep artificial lights indoors to a minimum or purchase Blue Blocking Glasses. Embra...ce the Danish concept of Hygge. While it's a bit difficult to translate exactly, imagine cozy sweaters with warm socks. Soft candlelight and hot tea. Think of what it means to be gentle and plan small social connections (COVID-friendly in any case) with only a couple of people to really savour the intimate conversation. Purchase a crock pot or pressure cooker and buy lentils and beans in bulk. Pick a day to cook that allows you to enjoy the chopping and seasoning and fill the air with the smell of hearty goodness. Always double the batch and take one mason jar of soup to someone who might be sick or in need. Buy candles. Lots and lots of candles. If you buy scented, be sure to purchase only those made with essential oils as the rest are not healthy for your indoor living space. Practice lighting a short while each evening when the sun goes down and your brain will begin to look forward to this time of day. Eat pineapple and orange together. Buy extra warm winter gear with tall snow boots, woolen hats and mittens and create a space for them by the door. Second hand will do. Every morning, before you even brush your teeth or hair, bundle up and walk. You don't have to commit to anything grand. Even 5 minutes outdoors will do. Vitamin D and Omega 3's. Both are excellent mood busters, and necessary. Create long lists of winter indoor projects like sorting photos into albums or purging old DVD's. Perhaps there is a hobby you've been meaning to explore. Now is the time.l. Click the link in our bio to set up your first therapy appointment. #seasonalaffectivedisorder #counselling #seasonaldepression #mentalhealth #winter #therapy

Guest Speaker, Kristen Franey joins Simplify Sobriety members today at Noon! Topic: Curious to Clarity. Kristen is a mindset coach that wants to help you find clarity. She will prepare you to take aligned action, because you are goal-oriented, uncompromising and an aspiring change maker.... Visit her Website https://kristenfraney.com/

Did you know we offer all of these services Canada wide? Addiction Counselling ADHD Strategies Anger Management Anxiety Treatment Couples Counselling Depression Treatment Family Therapy Grief Counselling Parenting Support Trauma Treatment LGBTQIA2S+ Inclusive Counselling Children, Adolescents and Adults of All Abilities

All of our sessions currently being offered as either telephone or video sessions. Just choose your comfort level and we’ll send you the Telehealth link for your scheduled appointment time. A recent McMaster Study showed that Virtual Sessions may be more effective. The CBC News Article can be found here:... https://www.cbc.ca//ha/mcmaster-study-depression-1.5643216

Simplify Sobriety is an affordable online support forum that helps you change your relationship with alcohol. It was designed for those looking to change their relationship with alcohol, but really it’s for anyone looking to alter old habits and create new ones. It includes daily access to Neural Network Therapy exercises & Nutrition, Fitness and Relaxation classes. ... If you follow us you probably know we have run a counselling practice that provides Neural Network Therapy since 1997. We wanted to make our program more accessible and affordable for everyone, so right now its on sale for only CAD $19.99. Link below for more details https://www.canadianfamilyhealth.ca/simplify-series

Earthing (Grounding) explained by our Recreational Therapist Heaven Jennings-Smit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWyPdZlTplA

Neural Network Therapy Nutrition, Fitness & Relaxation classes all for $10/week. Build a healthy happy brain and change your relationship with alcohol.

Planting the seeds...

Getting ready to plant it forward.

Mood Tag - Boost the Blues with Berries!! Fight those blues away with a Happy Shake!

To the Yellow Station we go!! Brighten your mood and strengthen your immune system by adding a little sunshine to your day.

Even toddlers can join in the fun of Mood Tag Yellow-Bellied Yoga.

If you're familiar with us you know we talk a lot about moods being contagious. Here's a fun game we developed called Mood Tag.

Meet our team of Emotional Health Practitioners and read about them! https://canadianfamilyhealth.janeapp.com/