BC Association of Clinical Counsellors
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"Viewing grief as a threat to overall health could pave the way for prevention efforts including financial assistance that help individuals navigate life-altering changes, such as shifts in family income and housing."

We are so excited to be bringing Dr. Bruce Perry to the BCACC virtual stage at our conference, Counselling in a Changing World, from June 17-19th. Dr. Perry will be presenting a pre-conference workshop titled "The Impact of Trauma on the Developing Child: Implications for Working with Indigenous Populations" Check him out in conversation with the one and only Oprah Winfrey and then get your tickets to Counselling in a Changing World! www.conference.bc-counsellors.org

Resilience is a skill you can learn & sharpen, and it's never too late to give it a try. CMHA National / ACSM National's BounceBack program is an empowering way to show yourself kindness by investing time in your #mentalhealth. It’s FREE and you can get started right away! https://bouncebackbc.ca/

The wait is over and registration for BCACC's first virtual conference, Counselling in a Changing World, is now open! Our lineup of speakers have been featured on the world stage (hello, Oprah and TED Talks!), includes internationally influential therapists, and best-selling authors. Now, these renowned professionals bring their cutting-edge research and insights to our membership in interactive presentations and Q&A sessions.... Bust the boredom of working in isolation over the past year and connect with your peers at this one-of-a-kind event. Learn more and register here: https://conference.bc-counsellors.org/

Why is emotional literacy important? Because feelings are nuanced! Have you heard of The Feeling Wheel? Thanks @the.truth.doctor for the great share!

Some experts say choosing to stay inside our homes can seem like a valid justification during a worldwide pandemic, especially as case numbers climb and the rise in variants puts us at even greater risk. But Mark Antczak, a registered clinical counsellor with Anxiety Canada, says people need to push back against their fears. "We get immediate gratification and relief from avoiding the things we are worried about. But then it comes boomeranging back with a vengeance," said Antczak.

Connection. It’s not easy right now. How are you staying connected during these new public health orders in B.C.?

"Even if you feel emotionally depleted now, research suggests that it’s possible to consciously and systematically increase hope. In analyzing dozens of studies on brief hope interventions in older adults, Silvia Hernandez, a doctoral candidate at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, said cognitive behavioral therapies can significantly improve hope in people struggling with depression, health and bereavement."

It’s #worldkindnessday2020...so be kind to yourself first today

"In expressive writing, the emphasis is not so much on what has happened, but rather on what it felt like. There have been various formulations of expressive writing, but typically a person sets aside 20 minutes a day for perhaps four days. The goal is to express feelings as spontaneously as possible, without regard to the need for a storyline or worrying about punctuation, and to write for oneself, not others."

"Hala Abdul, a Registered Clinical Counsellor from the Anxiety Relief Centre (ARC) in Vancouver, said that this continued rise of mental illness rates might end up being the case.More than anything, I think that this pandemic has robbed us of a sense of control since our options have shrunk, she told me. The feeling of anxiety in this instance is a lack of control; I can’t control the pandemic, so I am afraid of it."

It’s not just about problem identifying/solving. What is your favourite benefit of therapy? Image via Brit + Co