POWER Counselling and Wellness
119 New Cove Road, Suite 206 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

Here is our second office space. We hope you feel comfortable here!! We are currently accepting new clients for in- person, telephone or virtual sessions!! Book directly on our website www.powercounselling.net!

These 4 exercises can help you and your children reduce stress through mindful awareness, breathing, and simple movements. https://ctri.co/2KtDQDR

Let's talk about boundaries. Boundaries are limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships to protect ourselves. Below are some things to keep in mind when setting boundaries! Set your boundaries based upon what is important to you and your personal values. If you dont know what your values are, this is a good place to start exploring. Think about the reason you created these boundaries which can help when you may be giving a little more then you shoul...d. Self-respect. Respect that you have created these boundaries for yourself. Boundaries can be hard to enforce when you feel someone may be mad. Honor your own needs and remember that you are teaching others how you would like to be treated. Please remember setting boundaries takes practice!! Start small and be true to yourself and your needs, and remember your reason for setting them :) If you need help setting boundaries, we can help!!

Meet the Team!! Paula Hennessey BA, BA (Hons), MEd, C.C.C. Over the last twenty five years, Paula has enjoyed a very rewarding career in the areas of early intervention, early childhood learning and development, and program and policy development within the health, community, social services, and education sectors. Paula worked as an early childhood educator, a child management specialist and behaviour management specialist. She has been involved in leadership roles with p...rovincial autism pilot project/ autism services, KinderStart and other transition to school programming, full-day kindergarten, early literacy programming, and play based learning initiatives. More recently, Paula transitioned to working with clients as a Canadian Certified Counsellor with specialized training in play therapy, grief and loss, trauma and addictions. Paula works individually with children (preschool, school-age), youth and adults; with families; and in groups. She uses an individual approach to counselling and draws upon a number of counselling approaches that best fits clients needs including behavioural/applied behaviour analysis, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), client-focused, motivational interviewing, narrative, creative and expressive arts, play therapy, as well as crisis prevention and intervention. Clients who are lgbtq2sia, indigenous peoples and/or newcomers to Canada are welcomed. Paula can be reached at [email protected]. You can also book her services directly on our website at www.powercounselling.net. See more

Today is World Kindness Day!! What is one act of kindness you could do for yourself or for someone else??

Happy New Year!! Here are some reminders for those hard days and if you need a little extra help....reach out!! We have several counsellors who are here to support you!

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Power Counselling and Wellness is growing. Please help me welcome Amanda Peddle. Amanda is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, who provides individual and couples therapy. She graduated with a Master of Social Worker Degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) from Memorial University and a Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) from the University of Western Ontario. With over 11 years experience working ...with children, adolescents, and adults within the child welfare system including providing individual and couples therapy, Amanda is a great addition to the team. She practices from a trauma informed and culturally sensitive approach in therapy. She believes the therapeutic relationship is essential to healing and will work with you to develop a meaningful working relationship. Amanda offers a client centred approach to therapy so you are in control, and believes together we can create positive therapeutic outcomes. Her areas of practice include emotional regulation, trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting, and sex therapy. Amanda draws from many different treatment modalities to tailor therapy to the unique needs of each client. Amanda can be reached by email at [email protected] or you can book with her directly on our website www.powercounselling.net!! Welcome Amanda!!

2020 has been a challenging year for many people!! Always remember to be kind to yourself. You are not alone!

Meet Michelle...I am a registered social worker who has been providing intervention and counselling to individuals, couples and families of all ages and backgrounds for over 15 years. I graduated from the University of Victoria, British Columbia with a Bachelor of Social Work and then received my Masters of Social Work from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Memorial University. I am able to draw from numerous approaches and use a variety of techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, and the Gottmam Methods Couples Therapy.

Mindful parenting means that you bring your conscious attention to what’s happening, instead of getting hijacked by your emotions. Does this sound like it could be helpful to you...keep on reading!! https://www.gottman.com//mindful-parenting-how-to-respon/

These lovely ladies are collecting for our office space. If you have an appointment coming up, feel free to bring along a non perishable food item!! Donations are being collected for Thanksgiving and Christmas

Devote six hours per week to your relationship and notice an improvement in your communication, fondness and admiration, and attunement. How you chose to split up your six hours a week is up to you, but here's a guide to help illustrate one way to integrate these six hours into your schedule.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Prevention is something that we can all individually help with. A short conversation with another person can sometimes be enough to make the difference between life and death for them. The advice ‘WAIT’ is one good way to remember how you can support another person who may be suicidal. ... Reach out and connect with others!!

Reach out!! I'm here to help :)

A great read! "Acknowledge that your partner’s perspective is just as valid as yours doesn't mean you have to agree, you just need to show respect for their opinions and seek to understand. And true understanding is not possible without empathy. "

'Try starting your next conflict discussion with a soft start-up. When you can complain without blame and truly express your needs and concerns in a positive way, it opens a window to understanding each other more deeply and intimately."

Self care looks like whatever fills your cup. For me, it's a nice hot bath or a walk in the fresh air. What does self-care look like for you?

Happy Pride Week!!

Happy Canada Day

With the province officially entering alert level 3, I wanted to provide an update for my current and future clients. I am please to, once again, offer face to face sessions at my office on New Cove Road. Physical distancing will be maintained. Virtual or telephone sessions are still available should this option make you more comfortable. If you have any questions, reach out to me via telephone 579 -4303 or by email at [email protected].

"Healing spaces can minimize stress, make you happy, bring your family and friends together, and even improve your health and well-being." Why not try these tips to support your health and wellness at home. Making small changes to our home environment is something we can control during these challenging and stressful times.

Today is a day to celebrate Mothers! We wish all mothers a lovely day and think about those that are struggling today!

"Your worth is not based on your productivity. [...] What’s good and valuable about you is who you are, and not how many boxes you can tick on an arbitrary checklist."

These wise words help to remind us of the importance of taking care of our mental health. "If we prioritize our mental health with the same diligence we wash our hands, we may emerge on the other side better equipped to cope with life's daily challenges than we've ever been." - Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada Commission de la santé mentale du Canada

Happy Earth Day!! The sun is shining! Today is the perfect day to take some time for yourself and get out and enjoy it! If you can't get out, sit in your window and let the suns rays hit your face. I bet you will feel good!

Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragedy! May those whose lives have been taken too soon rest in peace!

In these challenging and uncertain times, it is important to focus on the things that we can control. We are all in this together and by working together (while physically apart) we will make it through!