Trauma

How to Find a Counsellor in Vancouver: The Search for the Right Fit

Even as a mental health professional, the search for a new counsellor can be an extremely daunting one! Here are some questions, resources and food for thought as you are embarking on the next phase of growth in your life!

3 Part Grounding (Printable Tool)

3-part grounding is one of my favourite grounding techniques for moments when we need to reset, or are experiencing anxiety, or a trauma tigger. This technique comes from training in somatic counselling and trauma-informed yoga.

Regulation Toolbox for Anxiety, Trauma and Overwhelming Emotions

This post will be regularly updated to include printable/saveable tools for managing activation! These tools can be used for regulating overwhelming emotions, anxiety, shame, trauma responses or triggers and more. Try them each when you are calm to see which ones you like!

Square Breathing (Printable Tool)

Square or box or 4x4 breathing for working with anxiety, trauma, or other types of emotion regulation. This tool can also be used to practice mindfulness, before falling asleep at night, or anytime you need a moment of extra calm.