Healing Path Counselling Services

We are currently accepting new clients for tele-therapy* counselling services only. You can learn more about our services by exploring our business page https://www.facebook.com/healingpathCS/ Or website www.healingpathcounsellingservices.com... Please contact 5192778122 [email protected] You can also book a complimentary 15 minute consultation here: https://calendly.com/sabrina-martelli/15min *Counselling services are being provided via phone or Zoom Pro #healingpath #mentalhealth #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy #cbt

#InternationalWomensDay On this day and everyday: * Challenge stereotypes * Fight bias... * Broaden perspectives * Improve situations * Celebrate women’s achievements #EachForEqual #HealingPath

I would like to wish each and every one of you a peace-filled holiday season. Healing Path Counselling Services continues to offer virtual counselling appointments and is covered by most benefit plans. Please reach out today for your free consultation ... [email protected] 519-277-8122 Sabrina #Covid19 #CBT #Psychotherapy #MentalHealth #HealingPath

Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Thanksgiving #HealingPath #HappyThanksgiving #MentalHealth #CBT

On this day we remember those who have fought and those who still continue to represent our countries around the world #RemembranceDay2020 #VeteransDay #Honour #WWII #LetUsRemember #ThankYou #HealingPath

World Mental Health Day was established with an overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. Today it seems so much more poignant to raise awareness and continue to raise awareness with the pandemic and its lasting effects. It is expected that the need for mental health resources and psychosocial support will increase. Here at Healing Path Counselling services, we have continued to provide ...support via teletherapy services. You are not alone. #WorldMentalHealthDay #HealingPath #MentalHealth #BreakTheStigma

Wishing all my clients, their loved ones, and the community at large a wonderful Canada Day

To my Healing Path Counselling clients and community. I can appreciate that the current times can be difficult. As the situation regarding the Covid19 virus continues to evolve, I have made the decision to offer my services virtually or via telephone. If you currently have appointments, please refer to an email communication that has been sent. Should you wish to explore these services and/or book an appointment, please reach out directly. If you are in crisis or need imme...diate mental health support, please contact your local crisis line or attend your local Emergency Department. Wishing you all continued health and safety Sabrina

#SocialWorkWeek2020 #SocialWorkersLeadChange

SETTING GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR There are many benefits to setting goals. Goals direct your focus and attention. They help you remain persistent in the face of adversity. They increase your self-confidence and help you develop problem-solving strategies. The start of the New Year is a good time to think about what you want to accomplish in the coming months. Perhaps you have already committed to a New Year's resolution, which is a good start. However, resolutions tend to be a...Continue reading

Wishing you and yours a New Years with abundance!! #healingpath #newyears2020 #2020strong #mentalhealth #cbt #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy

Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy and happy holidays #christmas2019 #healingpath #mentalhealth #cbt #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy

HOW TO MAKE YOURSELF A PRIORITY In a time where people are all busy, either in career, family or otherwise, it can often become difficult to focus on ones personal needs. All too readily we put others peoples wants and needs before our own and we do not see ourselves as the priority. Clients of Healing Path Counselling Services have expressed the difficulties with creating balance in life and the very familiar pattern of placing their individual needs at the bottom of the l...adder. This then can create frustration, ill feelings towards other individuals and an overall sense of unhappiness. Here are some tips in helping you to see yourself as a priority: Self-awareness takes courage and bravery to look within oneself. The first step to making yourself a priority is to understand the underlying reasons why you don't. Are you too busy? Do everyone else's needs come first? Do you have to make sure you get your full to-do list checked off before you can relax? Is there an underlying emotion that comes up at the idea of self-care such as guilt or selfishness? Once you understand why you're not making yourself a priority, you can work with it. Next time you really need some rest, self-care, or alone time, simply notice the thought or feeling coming up. Notice the way it feels in your body and simply be with this feeling as you gently let go of the story you're telling yourself in your head. Stay with it and notice as it dissipates. Create some non-negotiable rituals. Rituals help us to stay grounded, balanced, and calm in an ever-changing and busy world. If you feel rundown, or stress is starting to affect you physically, pull back and assess. Are you putting yourself first? Are you building strength or avoiding pain? What's one thing you can do today to take better care of yourself? The key with ritual is to start simply and slowly add on. Simplify. Simplify. Simplify. Learning to embrace simplicity (an ongoing process) can transform your health, finances, relationship, and work. Simplifying isn't always the easy choice, because things build up in life and get complicated. However, simplifying how you spend your time, how you spend your money, your to-do list, streamlining what you can, and how you focus your energy, will have great benefits. We're surrounded with the message "you can have it all!" but what does that actually mean? Every time you say yes to something you're automatically saying no to something else. Instead, understand the season of your life and what is most important to you right now. Simplifying means having more time for those things... including yourself. You deserve it. Take care of yourself because the world needs you. Connect at Healing Path Counselling Services. #makeyourselfapriority #healingpath #cbt #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy #lifecoach #mindfulness

TIPS TO PREVENT OR LESSEN STRESS SURROUNDING HOLIDAY TRIGGERS Here are some of the most common holiday triggers and tips to prevent and/or lessen holiday depression, anxiety and stress. Remember, that you always have a choice and there are options available to you. Budget... There are many expenses over the holidays. Whether you’re busying gifts, food or travelling you may run the risk of over extending yourself. Some tips could include: outline a budget realistic within your means; only spend using cash or debit; plan a secret Santa gift exchange. Family Not everyone in a family gets along and sometimes there can be dynamics, conflicts or personality differences. Family members may try to make you feel badly or push you into doing something you do not feel comfortable doing. Some tips could include: set boundaries and communicate; be realistic about what you can/cannot do; alternate family gatherings or limit amount of time you stay. Taking on too much Often times individuals tend to over commit or take on too many tasks over the holiday season. Some suggestions: pace yourself and do not take on more than you can realistically handle; make a list and prioritize; delegate or allow others to take on tasks. Isolation Loneliness and isolation is a reality for many people over the holidays and can feel heightened when those around you are busy. Suggestions could include: ask people to check in with you; pick a winter hobby or join a group; volunteer with a local non profit organization. Loss The holidays can be a reminder of the loss of a loved one(s). It is important to acknowledge that the holidays will be different. Spend time with supportive people who understand what you are experiencing. Perhaps create new traditions as a way of remembering your lost loved one. If you or someone you know needs assistance in navigating the stress of the holiday season, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Healing Path Counselling Services. #holidaymentalwellness #healingpath #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy #cbt #mentalhealthawareness

MENTAL WELLNESS OVER THE HOLIDAYS The holiday season is a busy time for most. There is so much to do, attend and plan, which can bring up feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, and depressed. Conversely, this is also a time where people may feel acutely aware of the void left by the loss of a loved one, and their own personal loneliness. Who is affected?... Holiday depression, anxiety and stress can affect anyone at any age. Sometimes, these feelings are triggered by a specific event or life experience. There are many things happening around the holidays that can act as triggers. What can I do about this? Many people who experience depression, anxiety and stress during the holidays may think that they should just be able to ‘get over it’ on their own. Others may need time to recognize how deeply this affects their life. If your holiday depression, anxiety or stress seems severe or is interfering with your job or home life, speak with your doctor or seek out professional services. Many people’s benefit plans run January to December. It could be beneficial to check into your plan before the end of the year so you can use sessions before they expire. How can you help a loved one? Supporting a loved one who is experiencing holiday depression, anxiety or stress can be difficult. You may not understand why your loved one feels or acts a certain way. Some people who experience this feel like they have to do things a certain way or avoid things or situations, and this can create frustration or conflict with others. You may feel pressured to take part in these behaviours or adjust your own behaviours to protect or avoid upsetting a loved one. Support can be a delicate balance, but you should expect recoveryin time. Here are some general tips: * Ask your loved one how you can help them. * Be patientlearning and practising new coping strategies takes time. * If your loved one is learning new skills, offer to help them practice. * Listen and offer support, but avoid pushing unwanted advice. * Set boundaries and seek support for yourself, if needed. Return back next week as Healing Path Counselling Services discusses some of the most common holiday triggers and tips to prevent and/or lessen holiday depression, anxiety and stress. Remember, that you always have a choice and there are options available to you. #holidaymentalwellness #healingpath #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy #cbt #mentalhealthawareness

GRIEF OVER THE HOLIDAYS Although grief is nearly universal, it expresses itself in many different ways, and sometimes resembles major depression. Frequent crying spells, depressed mood, sleep disturbances, and loss of appetite are common during the bereavement process. Grief is not a linear process, it ebbs and flows and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Every person and every family does it differently. This can cause emotions to collide and overlap, especially d...uring the holiday season when the emphasis is on celebrating and spending time with loved ones. Here are the strategies that I recommend when working with individuals surrounding the loss of a loved one and the holidays: Start a new tradition. During a holiday dinner, place a lighted candle on the dinner table, leave an empty chair, or say a few words of remembrance. Change the celebration. Go out to dinner instead of planning an elaborate meal at home. Or schedule a trip with friends. Express your needs. People who are grieving may find it hard to participate in all the festivities or may need to let go of unsatisfying traditions. It’s all right to tell people you just aren’t up to it right now or to change plans at the last minute. Help someone else. It may also help to volunteer through a charitable or religious organization. Make a donation to a favorite cause in memory of the person who died. Give yourself time. The grieving process doesn’t neatly conclude at the six-month or one-year mark. Depending on the strength of the bond that was broken, grief can be life-long. Nevertheless, grief does usually soften and change over time. With time, the holidays will become easier to handle. If you or someone you know is grieving, whether it be over the loss of a significant relationship or someone has passed away, please reach out for support. #griefovertheholidays #grief #bereavement #mentalhealth #cbt #cognitivebehaviouraltherapy #healingpath