Illumination Counselling Collective
436 Gilmour Street K2P 0R8 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Day 2 of Connectedness, both physical and spiritual, together and alone. Can you guess these images? Get Physical Together: Channel your inner Goonies ('hey you guyyyyys') and connect with a friend on the phone or video call for a walk about the neighbourhood (or even the house!) for a scavenger hunt. ... Get Physical Solo: There has never been a better time to learn a Sun Salutation. No equipment needed, with minimal space requirements, tune in to a free yoga tutorial on your mobile, Youtube or a link online and learn which style you most love. Practice Spiritual Connectedness: No fancy equipment is needed, simply the camera on your mobile, to wander about the house or the neighbourhood and take some lovely pictures together. Share with a chosen friend by text, email or call, and have them do the same. Reconnect with beauty; find it everywhere. It still exists. Practice Spiritual Solitude: We know the benefits of gratitude journalling, so take it one step further and practice active gratitude throughout the day. Connect with an old friend, mentor, family member and tell them how grateful you are for a moment you've shared. Consider reaching out to a loved one and letting them know you appreciate them. At the end of the day, before you sleep, put the phone away and instead write 3 to 5 things you're grateful for in this day, and why. Stay tuned for tomorrow's tips, and remember, if you are processing trauma or in need of help, we are here. Please reach out: http://www.illuminationcounselling.com/#CONNECTWITHUS

Day 1 of our Quarantine Connectedness Goals: Get Physical Together: ~ Try an online fitness class with a friend by Zoom, FaceTime, etc. Working out together can increase motivation, connection and fun!... Get Physical Solo: ~ Time to blast your favourite song and dance around the living room, bedroom, yard. Research shows dancing can help create new neural pathways related to pleasure in the body. Practice Spiritual Togetherness: ~ Tune in to a video call app on your phone and connect with a friend or a bunch and go on a peaceful nature walk, sharing in the beauty of your different surroundings. Intoxicate your senses with the feel of fresh air, peaceful sounds, warm sunlight... Practice Productive Spiritual Solitude: ~ Meditate! Now's a great time to begin. Consider a free trial to an app or verified Youtube channel (we love Headspace ) or simply take 3 - 5 minutes to sit and be mindful of your breathing, your body, and the life around you. Join us in our daily goals, and let us know how you're doing! Remember, we are here for you: http://www.illuminationcounselling.com

Fresh new week means fresh new ideas for the new normal! Our objective is to offer you a daily dose of helpful ideas that stimulate mental and physical connectedness, both together - online, that is - or solo. Stay tuned, and remember we are here for you! If you or someone you know is in need of help, we continue to offer sessions by phone or video app.... Connect anytime: http://www.illuminationcounselling.com/

It’s a moody sky in Ottawa today....ideal for staying in. Any favourite indoor activities? This week we will share a few creative ideas #Staytuned. #JustStayHome

Today, let’s remember the power of resilience. Here, a few techniques we can use to adapt to our current situation: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience Remember, we are here to help and continue to conduct sessions remotely. Reach out anytime ... http://www.illuminationcounselling.com/ #WeAreInThisTogether