Georgette Whitehead Counselling
Anderton Rd, Comox BC V9M 1Y2 Comox, BC, Canada

Happy Friday! How are you planning to fill your own cup this weekend?

Mindfulness practice can be so beneficial to help with anxiety, depression, and well being. Even taking a few mindful moments each day can help.

It's #InternationalSelfCareDay! Given the challenges of this season of life, it's never been more important to prioritize healthy self-care actions. What is your favourite way to take and break and give back to your self? Thanks Mood Disorders Society of Canada for this helpful visual!

Mindfulness is very effective for anxiety and depression

I have a new office in Comox! As of June 11, 2020 I am able to offer in-person appointments . I am pleased to continue to also offer secure video or phone sessions. Safety measures in-office include: only having one client in the office at a time, leaving time between appointments for cleaning/sanitizing, a hand sanitizer station, and we are able to maintain more than two metres/six feet physical distance easily in the spacious office. For appointments please go to my website www.georgettewhiteheadcounselling.com and click "book an appointment" or use the phone or email contact. Note that you can read my COVID 19 Safety Plan on the website.

Video counselling is secure and effective with the benefit of being in the comfort of your own home. It is an option to consider

It's Mental Health Month and Mental Health Awareness week! In a challenging time like COVID-19, it's never been more important for people to feel supported and ...validated in their mental health challenges. Registered Clinical Counsellors are here to help during Mental Health Month - and always. Find an RCC offering video or tele-counselling at https://bc-counsellors.org/counsellors/

New Website is Live www.georgettewhiteheadcounselling.com

A good small action during this time of COVID 19 From The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression by William J. Knaus, EdD (New Harbinger Press) At the end of each day, write down three things that happened for which you can be genuinely grateful. These can be tiny, almost insignificant events. For example, the sunrise, the sunset, the taste of honey, and the smell of baking bread may all be experiences that can evoke a sense of gratitude. Seeking experiences to feel grateful for can help counteract unhealthy, doomsday-type depressive thoughts.

Mental health professionals anticipate a spike in cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but are seeing cases of Pre-TSD right now in front-line health...care workers. Theres a surge that many had been anticipating, that hadnt quite hit us in Canada the same way that its hit in other jurisdictions like New York City and Italy. So theres this anticipatory anxiety, says Dr. Javeed Sukhera, the president of the Ontario Psychiatric Association.

Helpful tips from @healthcentraldotcom. What are some ways youre coping with anxiety and fear during this time?

In a time of need, our Registered Clinical Counsellors are still able to provide counselling. Find remote counselling with our Find a Counsellor tool.

Beginning yesterday, March 16th, I have cancelled all in-person counselling sessions for at least the next two weeks due to the Corona Virus situation. I respect that we all need to do our part to reduce this epidemic by staying home and that I work with many clients who live with chronic illnesses or compromised immune systems, so I want everyone to be safe. I am offering all of my clients and new clients sessions via online secure video or by phone. If you are a client of ...mine you have been sent an email explaining the options. Online or phone sessions will be at scheduled times. If you already have an appointment scheduled we can turn that into an online or phone session. I am very happy to provide this service to my existing clients and new clients during this stressful time. If you need to schedule a session please phone the office at 250-941-1555 or send me an email at [email protected]. Please dont send me messages for appointments through this page as I dont get notifications (for some reason, I havent figured out why). I want to encourage everyone to stay safe, to do whatever you can to reduce stressors, and to be kind to yourself!

It's been a trying week for many. As we head into the weekend and further unknowns, we hope you're able to "lean into the good stuff".

News from around the world, "The surprising link between depression and the pursuit of happiness"

Feeling connected is so imperative for good mental health

We this post from @revelatori. A Registered Clinical Counsellor can help you see the seeds of change buried underneath your struggles. Find an RCC near you at www.bc-counsellors.org/counsellors/

Men take their own lives at three times the rate of women and they're much less likely to talk about their mental health struggles. The Heads Up Guys website is trying to reduce the stigma around reaching out to others..

Interesting article about trauma informed care https://www.acesconnection.com//the-truth-about-trauma-inf

Gut feelings are a real thing!

https://vimeo.com/175858188

This is a ten minute video explaining EMDR

It's a hard one to let go of sometimes...

" ... guess what lots of people with chronic stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, or complex post-traumatic stress disorder, will find this act at best, damn near impossible, and at worst, triggering."

Take care of your mental health. A Registered Clinical Counsellor can help. Make the connection today.

Take time to reconnect with yourself this weekend

https://www.cbc.ca//fixing-fentanyl-means-treating-trauma-

What is an RCC? A Registered Clinical Counsellor is qualified to help you work through life's challenges.

We all need to take regular self care breaks

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http://www.fnha.ca//first-nations-health-authority-release