Roots in Wellness

This space has been so special to me and so many of you that I have had the pleasure of working with. It has been a place of healing, laughter, tears, and so much love. In October, I made the difficult decision to transition my practice fully online due to the current COVID situation. I continued to practice from my space, our space - but did so entirely online. With October came many other big changes in my life including moving homes and ultimately, deciding to give up ...my office space at 428 Aberdeen entirely to pursue a home office. This home office will include a major renovation to dedicate a portion of my home entirely to my work with my clients. We will have a separate entrance, waiting area, and two office spaces to accommodate my own growing practice and the students I have taken on. It will also have much easier access to trails for our Walk and Talk therapy sessions. My goal is to have the construction completed by March 2020 in the hopes we may be working together in-person again by then or shortly thereafter. This is a big move and so, so bittersweet. I said goodbye to 428 Aberdeen this past Sunday for the last time, and tears were shed as I thanked the space for the moments it’s held for myself, my students, and my clients. I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to start my private practice in such a warm and welcoming environment, and I look forward to all of the exciting opportunities to come as we embark on this new adventure See more

Some great mindfulness tips from @destressmonday . Back to school can be an extremely stressful time, and it can feel like there’s no time in the day to breathe, never mind being mindful. Especially during these uncertain times, the stress can quickly get to us. ... These quick mindfulness tricks can help you stay sane during these crazy times! You might even already do some of these without realizing it. Which one do you like best? See more

Roots in Wellness is thrilled to welcome our newest student, Kat Sclisizzi! Kat has over 15 years' experience in the mental health field, and is a wealth of knowledge! Kat's specialties include Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Parent-Child Conflict, and Behavioural Concerns. You can read more about Kat on our new blog:... https://rootsinwellness.ca/2020/06/08/meet-kat-sclisizzi/

It’s Pride month, and Roots in Wellness wants you to know that we’re with you. We love you. We support you. Regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, skin colour, etc. We support you and we care for you. This year’s pride is extra difficult for many - with COVID-19, most pride events are cancelled. Not only that, but many are having to remain home with families they can’t be themselves around. We see you. We’re here.... . Have pride in who you are Have hope for tomorrow Have faith in yourself and others Unite all people Be proud to be you . Throughout pride month, and all throughout the year, we celebrate the people in LGBTQ+ community. For being brave, for being beautiful, for being themselves. Thank you for being you. See more

Happy Birthday Roots in Wellness! Two years ago today, we started Roots in Wellness out of a dream to bring mental health services that integrated mind, body, and soul to our beloved Hamilton. We’ve learned a lot along the way, and have had the privilege of meeting so many amazing people. From clients, to community members, conferences and public speaking events - we feel so lucky to have had these experiences and to be able to serve our community!... We look forward to continuing to serve you and grow in the years to come. If you or somebody you know needs mental health support, please visit our website www.rootsinwellness.ca to find out more about how we may be able to help. See more

I’ve been absent from here for a long minute. Part of it has been due to focusing my energy on baby and his needs - trying to take a true maternity leave. The other part of it has been genuinely not knowing what to say during this time. I’m struggling during this quarantine. I know so many of us are - this whole situation has violated our expectation of what these months would be. Weddings, graduations, festivals, and other celebrations cancelled. Work and schoo...l disrupted. Confined to spaces we may or may not feel safe in. Lots and lots of different feelings and thoughts that we move through every day. I recognize we are all moving through this in our own unique ways, and I won’t pretend to speculate on how you feel. I can say that I miss my clients dearly - now more than ever - and think about you often. I hope you find some sense of grounding, peace, and mostly, LOVE during this time. You are so very loved and cared about, now and always. You have strength, courage, and grace. You are important. You will get through this in whichever way makes sense for you. Maybe that means doing less, or maybe doing more - there’s no right or wrong! You are loved, and worthy of showing yourself a little extra love today, whatever that looks like See more

The coronavirus pandemic is something that we haven’t faced before in our time. It’s big. It’s confusing. It’s scary. And it’s unfamiliar. We’re being told to do things, and not do things, that we maybe haven’t thought about before. The prospect of staying in the house and not leaving can be daunting. It’s important during these times that we remain united, although from a distance, and listen to the experts and follow their advice. .... If you’re wondering how to get through your days at home practicing social distancing, and how to distract yourself from some of the anxiety, we’ve put together some ideas here! . We know this can be a scary time. If you’re struggling, please reach out. We are still seeing clients during this time, especially over video call. We are here to help. . Stay safe everyone! See more