Melyssa Wood Counselling Therapy
73 Tacoma Dr, Suite 303 B2W 3Y6 Dartmouth, NS, Canada

With so much turbulence and uncertainty many people are finding their coping skills pushed to the max. If you need a little extra support during this time please know that I have some open spaces and I am continuing to accept new clients for Telehealth sessions. We can speak via secure online video chat or phone depending on your needs. I invite you to schedule a phone consultation to ask any questions you may have and discuss how we can work together to help you feel more settled in an unsettling time.

Headspace is a fantastic resource to help make mindfulness easy. I aggressively recommend it to most people! Now the lovely people at headspace have added a free section within their app to help people navigate this tricky time. There are meditations for calm, sleep, and panic (and many more). They've also included some movement exercises. If worry is rising and stress is getting harder to cope with, it's worth a look to see if mindfulness may benefit you.

A great resource for anyone who finds colouring to be relaxing!

With so much uncertainty about what the coming weeks and months will look like, it’s natural to feel some anxiety. I want to stress the importance of extra self-care and share a list of tips to help you prioritize your mental health and well-being during this strange time: - If you find yourself caught up in worried thoughts, stop and take several deep breaths. Refocus your attention on the present moment, noticing the sights, smells, and sounds around you. - Take comfort in ...simple routines i.e. water your plants, practice good sleep hygiene, sit down for healthy meals, write in a journal, make your bed each morning. Routine and ritual help us to feel more grounded and can put our minds at ease. - Start a project or activity you’ve been wanting to get to at home i.e. reorganize your kitchen, clean out your closet, start that painting, read a great novel, binge watch some comedy, play games with your kids/partner/friends, write a letter or call a loved one on the phone. - Spend time outside and soak up the sights and sounds of Spring. Exercise, fresh air and Vitamin D greatly reduce stress and improve our mood. - Practice gratitude and mindfulness. Washing your hands is a great time to slow down and take several deep breaths, or say a short mantra such as May I be safe, may I be healthy, may I have peace of mind May we be safe, may we be healthy, may we have peace of mind. - Limit your news and social media exposure. We all need time to unplug and recharge. - Follow Mr. Roger’s advice to look for the helpers and find yourself moved by the many, inspiring ways people are caring for others. - Let this time be a reminder of our shared humanity and inter-connectedness and, above all, be kind to yourselves and others. We’re all in this together. Be well!

Such wonderful tips for finding the right therapist! Studies consistently show that the relationship between a client and therapist is the best indicator for positive change. So finding the right fit is essential. Find someone who helps you feel safe and comfortable, and can challenge you with care and compassion. ... And if it's not the right fit, then it's important to keep searching. A professional therapist really does want you to feel well, even if you don't do the work with them.