Kelowna College of Professional Counselling
251 Lawrence Ave 101 # 101 V1Y6L2 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Happy Canada Day

Like everyone else, we've been busy responding to COVID-19. Finding someone to talk to with the ability and skill to really listen to us is often helpful in combating our experiences of anxiety, loneliness and sadness associated with this global pandemic and the requirement to socially distance and self isolate. Whether you can find a professional or not, we encourage each person to reach out for the needed support from a trusted family member, friend, co-worker or other. Mo...st counsellors now provide confidential telephone and a variety of other internet means to connect with you on. Many have reported simply getting out, going for a walk or drive, enjoying one’s surroundings and saying hello to others, elevates their mood. If you’re interested in becoming a professional mental health practitioner and learning applied psychology and counselling skills, go to: www.counsellortraining.com.

2020 Just Ahead! Welcome back KCPC students

Happy Holidays! See you all in 2020

Do you have grit? https://www.ted.com//angela_lee_duckworth_grit/transcript

La Sagrada Familia is the creation of Antoni Gaudí Cornet who was a Catalan architect known as the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernism. Gaudí's works have a highly individualized, one-of-a-kind style. (Wikipedia) What I found fascinating about Gaudi’s story is that when he graduated as a mediocre acheiver he was told: You’re either a fool or a genius. After receiving his Diploma, he told his friend: Look they made me an architect. Anyone who has seen the La Sagrada Fam...ilia in Bacelona, Spain, which will be completed in 2026, does not look at it and think Gaudi was a fool, but someone with the imagination of a genius. It also tells us that great works require great effort and determination. Counsellors can facilitate and encourage those clients who doubt what is present - the client’s own imagination and inner genius. On so many levels Gaudi is an inspiration to all who might take an interest...