Cecile Tucker
177 Victoria Street Kamloops, BC, Canada

A short explanation about trauma being experienced in the present. Worth the read! Trauma Time By: Debra Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP...Continue reading

Are you looking for counselling but haven’t moved forward yet because: -You can’t find a therapist who offers sessions that fit your schedule -The cost is too high and you can’t access services -You have a disability and need certain considerations made (Ie need an elevator to access care) If this is you, we have the therapist for you!... Access counselling at a reduced rate, at a time that works for you! We’ll make any accommodations necessary to fit your needs. Reach out if you would like to access counselling with MACP candidate Shay, beginning in January 2021. See more

I now offer EMDR as part of my practice :) Dont know what EMDR is? It's a form of therapy that helps treat trauma and PTSD. For more info, read below and reach out with any questions you may have!

Want to see daily content related to mental health and wellbeing? Im not a big Facebook fan but Im a HUGE instagram person and I post something there every day! Follow the link below! https://www.instagram.com/ceciletuckercounselling/

This is a great article to read if you have recently shifted to doing online therapy. I personally love #7 which is "dont be afraid to give your therapist feedback". As the article mentions, many of us therapists are new to video sessions, so if theres anything we can do to help make sessions better for you, we would love to hear it! https://www.healthline.com//7-essential-tips-for-making-th

Want to see daily content related to mental health and wellbeing? I'm not a big Facebook fan but I'm a HUGE instagram person and I post something there every day! Follow the link below! https://www.instagram.com/ceciletuckercounselling/

In order to support my community during these stressful times, I have decided to offer 1/2 hour telephone/video counselling sessions at a discounted rate for those who may need counselling but generally cannot access it due to cost. For more information, please feel free to reach out!

What an amazing program being offered by TRU free of cost!

So simple and so complex. So many of our decisions are based on pleasing others and to do so, we often put our own needs on the back burner. We forget that we are a priority in our life and make others our main focus. When you see yourself stuck in a decision that includes balancing your own needs with the needs of others, I think this is a grwat question to begin asking. Even if you arent yet at a stage where youre ready to change your behaviours, just knowing what your response WOULD be if you were ready to make changes is an amazing place to start! #cbt #cognitivebehaviourtherapy #therapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips

What happened to you is not your fault. If you were abused, mistreated, hurt... I want you to know you did not deserve that. You deserve to be loved and treated with respect, kindness and compassion and if you did not get that I am genuinely so so sorry. What happened was not your fault. Now that is has happened though you get to make a choice: Do you live with the wound forever or do you choose to heal from it? Even though it wasnt your fault, youre the only one who can do anything to heal from that mistreatment. This can be a p*ss off sometimes but its the truth so I beg of you, allow yourself to begin healing. You deserve it. #counsellor #cognitivebehaviourtherapy #cbt #cbtkamloops #kamloopscounsellor #kamloopsbc #kamloopsnow #kamloopstherapy #kamloopstherapist

An old client just reached out to me by email with SUCH a good question! I wrote her a fairly lengthy reply, and wanted to share that with everyone cause I think a lot of us could learn to trust ourselves more! Heres what I said: "The answer is a really big one. To learn to trust ourselves, we first have to look at where the trust broke down. What events caused you not to trust yourself? What impacts did that have on you? How did you start treating yourself differently base...d on this break down of trust? Explore what happened to lead to a break down of trust then what happened because of the break down. Then, we need to grab some self-compassion and start asking ourselves why we had to break down this trust. It may seem hard to see it yourself (ask for help from trusted people if you want) but I guarantee there was a reason you broke this trust. Some ideas to start your brain thinking (but please keep thinking way beyond this!): you broke your trust because an adult claimed otherwise and you needed the security (food, shelter, etc) they provided, so you broke their trust to maintain this relationship. You were too traumatized/stressed/overwhelmed to stop and recognize what your needs were so you didnt even know you were breaking your own trust. To protect others you had to break your own trust. Those are a few examples of why we break trust; start there then see if that cant get your mind exploring. Accepting that we broke our own trust is REALLY hard because it requires accepting that we didnt always do what was best for ourselves (which is super emotionally difficult to do!). BUT if we can match that with the compassionate understanding that we didnt just do this for the heck of it (there was a reason we had to break this trust), this can help the process. Once you have a bit of a sense of this, look at what you explored in the first part about how your behaviours changed due to the breakdown of trust and now begin exploring what it would mean to trust yourself. How would you act? What boundaries would you set? What would you do to honour your needs? What compassionate acts would you do to repair this trust with the self (this is a big one here)? Your question was a big one, so my answer is a big one and obviously there is a lot to what it takes, but hopefully this can get your mind and heart/soul thinking about trust and exploring it in a new way. See more

Heres a little tool that I wanted to share with everyone. Take a peak at the video, which explains what this tool is for and how to use it. Then, comment below what you think! Find a copy of the tool in the comments :)

I have to say, Im a pretty big fan of this new line of memes! If you relate a little too much with them though.. feel free to call and schedule an appointment

Here's a little tool that I wanted to share with everyone. Take a peak at the video, which explains what this tool is for and how to use it. Then, comment below what you think! Find a copy of the tool in the comments :)

One of my favourite things to remind clients of is this idea that we can both be healing AND already be a masterpiece. That we do not have to wait until we are "there" to love ourselvs and see our value. The problem with the idea that we have to get "there" before we can love ourselves and feel like we are enough, is that no one ever feels like they are "there". So learning to see ourselves as a masterpiece as we are now and still do the work to become who we want to be is a hugely important part of the journey! #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #kamloops #kamloopscounsellor #kamloopslife #kamloopsbc

I have to say, I'm a pretty big fan of this new line of memes! If you relate a little too much with them though.. feel free to call and schedule an appointment

Therapy for one, therapy for all!

Reviewing notes from a workshop I went to in December about Vicarious trauma, which is when we become traumatized from hearing and experiencing others trauma stories. This workshop also talked about compassion fatigue and burnout. Burnout is soooo common in todays high paced world so this is your reminder to slow down and take some time to take care of yourself! #burnout #compassionfatigue #vicarioustrauma #cbt #counsellor #kamloopscounsellor #explorekamloops #kamloopsbcnow

When people come to see me and tell me they have anxiety, they're usually talking aboit one of these three types of anxiety generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety or panic disorder. Knowing which one you have is key to treating it best! #kamloopscounsellor #explorekamloops #kamloopslife #kamloopsbcnow #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #anxietymanagement

When people come to see me and tell me they have anxiety, theyre usually talking aboit one of these three types of anxiety generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety or panic disorder. Knowing which one you have is key to treating it best! #kamloopscounsellor #explorekamloops #kamloopslife #kamloopsbcnow #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #anxietymanagement

Something that I have always loved about the filed of psychology is that it is a relatively new field, with research emerging all the time. Here is some new research discussing how people with depression may speak differently than those who are not depressed. Practical implications could involve becoming more accurate at assessing who is depressed and providing help. https://qz.com//depression-warning-signs-pay-attention-to/

A little something I learnt while getting my masters that I wanted to share with you! #kamloopscounsellor #kamloops #kamloopsbc #cbt #counsellor #counselling

Love this! Simple but true!

When we have suffered for long enough, that suffering can become part of our identity; the suffering is who we are and without it, we sometimes question who we are. This can actually inhibit healing so learning to become aware of what stops us from healing is a huge part of getting better. #cbt #counselling #kamloopscounsellor #kamloops #kamloopsbc

Rosie the therapy dog is joining me in session for the first time today! Im so excited to be able to offer pet assisted therapy as part of my practice! #therapydog #counsellingdog #cbtandpuppies #kamloops #kamloopsbc

I like to compare people. o plants a lot and heres why: when a plant isnt doing well, we never assume the plant is broken but rather we think that the environment in which the plant finds itself isnt right for the plant. We look at factors like lighting levels, humidity, temperature, amount of water... But never do we think the plant itself is broken. So if youre feeling broken, trying thinking of yourself like a plant and seeing if anything in your environment needs a little tweak to help you flourish #cbt #fivepartmodel #analogy #kamloopscounsellor #kamloops #explorekamloops

Rosie the therapy dog is joining me in session for the first time today! I'm so excited to be able to offer pet assisted therapy as part of my practice! #therapydog #counsellingdog #cbtandpuppies #kamloops #kamloopsbc

Here is a great little handout on anxiety. A lot of people are not very aware of their anxiety as it increases and only notice it when it is at a high level. If we can learn to notice our anxiety as it rises, we are better able to manage it before it becomes too extreme. This handout aims to help you do just that!

I like to compare people. o plants a lot and here's why: when a plant isn't doing well, we never assume the plant is broken but rather we think that the environment in which the plant finds itself isnt right for the plant. We look at factors like lighting levels, humidity, temperature, amount of water... But never do we think the plant itself is broken. So if you're feeling broken, trying thinking of yourself like a plant and seeing if anything in your environment needs a little tweak to help you flourish #cbt #fivepartmodel #analogy #kamloopscounsellor #kamloops #explorekamloops

Went to an amazing workshop last week about using CBT to manage generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and social anxiety. So grateful to have the opportunity to attend workshops like this!

Quick video on some language to help with the difference between avoidance and acceptance. Give it a listen and tell me what you think! ... #counsellor #rcc #kamloopscounsellor #cbt #avoidance #acceptance #kamloopsnow #kamloops See more

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Life is far far far too complex to ever be explained or understood in just one way. There are always other points of view, interpretations and ideas to consider. Remembering this as we suffer can help change that suffering and allow us a way out. #kamloops #kamloopscounsellor #explorekamloops #kamloopsbc #kamloopssmallbusiness

4 pillars of happiness! 1. Belonging: do you belong to a group where you can be you? Not a group where you are liked for what you can offer but a group where you are appreciated for who you are. 2. Purpose: while purpose can come from your job, it does not have to. Purpose refers to finding a greater meaning to guide your life. 3.Transcendence: this refers to finding moments that help you rise above your daily life. Moments of joy, awe and inspiration that remove you from "...the grind" and bring you to a new level. 4. Story telling: what is the story you tell yourself about the way things are? How do you understand the world around you? As a counsellor, this is where I spend most of my time with clients. We need to find new ways to understand our world and how we interact with it. #positivepsychology #pillarsofhappiness #happinessexplained #rcc #kamloopscounsellor #explorekamloops #kamloopsbc See more

The least glamorous (but debatably most important) part of my job: research! Today I spent a few hours reading the most recent literature available on using cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). #research #cbtforocd #registeredclinicalcounsellor #kamloopsbc #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #kamloopscounsellor

if we are willing to look and see it, there is something we can learn or gain from every situation. No matter how horrendous it may seem, sometimes we have to thank the storm we are going through because its the only way we are able to learn a particular lesson. And when we can be in the storm and start to ask "what can I learn from this situation?" instead of "why is this happening to me?" we change the level of suffering that comes from the storm. #counselor #kamloopsbc #kamloopscounsellor #kamloopslife

Quick video on managing negative emotions. This technique of riding the wave and viewing emotions and a set of physical sensations works amazingly for many emotions such as worry, fear, anger, sadness, grief. Allowing ourselves to feel our emotions rather than shutting them down allows us to release the emotion. #negativeemotions #counsellor #counselling #counsellingtip #kamloops #kamloopsbc #kamloopscounsellor

Wow! I love this idea that sometimes we have to protect ourselves from ourselves. We are all used to the idea of standing up to others but we forget that we may have to stand up to ourselves in order to be gentle and kind. Self love takes many forms and it may even take the firm of confronting ourselves. #kamloopsbc #kamloops #counsellor

Just a little reminder on this lovely Thursday. And yes, I am taking to YOU! YOU ARE ENOUGH! #iamenough #counsellor #kamloopsbc #kamloopslife #kamloopscounsellor

It doesnt matter where you end up, what matters is that you choose YOU and you commit to taking action to get where you need to go. Whether you get there or not is unimportant. Learn to congratulate yourself simply for trying, for showing, for being here, in the now. When you have mastered this skill and you can know that simply trying is enough, you will find that its much easier get where youre hoping to go! #kamloopsbc #kamloopsbcnow #kamloopscounsellor #registeredclinicalcounsellor

This lesson is a difficult one to come to terms with: the idea that self-love must be all encompassing. We must love the hard, difficult parts of our life as much as we love the easy parts. We must embrace the pain and the beauty, the pretty and the ugly. When we hate a part of ourselves, we simply cannot love ourselves fully. #counsellor #kamloopslife #kamloopsbc #kamloopscounsellor #registeredclinicalcounsellor

I love to ask myself this question whenever I notice myself putting off a task that will lead me closer to the life I want to live. For example, before I started my master degree in counselling, I told myself that I was too young to start a Masters degree. So I asked myself "if I dont do it now, when will I consider myself ready?". When I really took a moment to examine this question, I realized I would never feel ready and this was just an excuse I was using to keep myself small. I challenge you to use this question yourself whenever you notice yourself putting off the things that bring you closer to your goals. #kamloopsbc #explorekamloops #kamloopslife #kamloops #kamloopscounsellor

It doesn't matter where you end up, what matters is that you choose YOU and you commit to taking action to get where you need to go. Whether you get there or not is unimportant. Learn to congratulate yourself simply for trying, for showing, for being here, in the now. When you have mastered this skill and you can know that simply trying is enough, you will find that it's much easier get where you're hoping to go! #kamloopsbc #kamloopsbcnow #kamloopscounsellor #registeredclinicalcounsellor

Sometimes, we have a belief that life, or a certain stage of life, is supposed to be hard and difficult to get through. We decide were meant to struggle and so we dont work to make life beautiful and easy. The truth is, we always have a choice and no matter whats happening, we can always add some beauty to our world. ... #kamloopsbc #kamloopslife #kamloopscounsellor #explorekamloops See more

(Trying a new idea where I pass on some little ideas and lessons that come up frequently in my therapy sessions. Let me know what you think of this idea!) Today, I talk about "should" statements, why theyre problematic and what if would be nice if said instead! #therapytip #kamloopscounsellor #explorekamloops #kamloopslife #shouldstatements

Who you are today is simply the accumulation of all the experiences you have had. To remove any experience changes who yiu are today. That means that if yiu are to love yourself, you need to come to terms with your past and the experiences you have had. You dont need to love them, but you need to be able to accept they happened so that you can accept who you are because of them. Obviously easier said than done, but an important step for self love and self acceptance. #kamloops #kamloopscounsellor #counselling