Resiliency & Me

With the beginning of the school year fast approaching, the month of September can be anxiety-provoking for alot of Children and Youth. A new routine, new grade, new friends, a new teacher, and possibly a new school is exciting, but that amount of change and anticipation can be scary. Add in the uncertainty of the coming school year this September with the COVID-19 pandemic, and many youth, children and parents alike may be experiencing heightened levels of anxiety. We are h...ere to offer emotional support for your children & youth through this new norm! Starting September we will be offering Coping Strategies Sessions to support any mental or emotional challenges that may arise during the school season, 1:1 Counselling services and additional support programs! Stay Tuned! Visit our website to learn more about our services! www.resiliencyandme.com or connect with us at [email protected] for more information! #anxiety #prompts #childrenactivities #childrenconversation #youthvoice #child #youth #athomeactivities #customizedactivites #mentalhealth #emotions #feelings #childcounselling #counselling #childandyouthcare #cyc #parentresources #canada #milton #gta #vaughn #oakville #brampton #miltonontariocanada #mississauga #mentalhealth #resilience #backtoschool #animation

Thoughts are not Facts. Do not let your internal narrative dictate your life. Here’s the thing to remember: your thoughts are not facts. Do not let your internal narrative dictate your life. They are simply thoughts. How many times do we find our minds jumping to a conclusion which ends up with us descending into depression or anxiety? When this happens, we need to check where our head was at the time and if we are able to take a look dispassionately and use mindfulness of ...thoughts, we can become aware of why those thoughts spiralled into negativity so quickly. By putting some space between ourself and our reaction, we can change our relationship to our thoughts, merely watching them come and go instead of treating them as actual fact. When we’re stuck in a negative thought, we should ask ourself these questions: Is it true? Often, we will think yes. But this is our brain that we live with daily, which is on auto-pilot and which we believe is right. Is itabsolutelytrue?Are we sure this thought is 100% accurate? Or can we see the thought in a different way? How does the thought make us feel?Be aware of any storyline we are clinging to and notice our feelings sad, angry, hurt, jealous. What would be different if we didn’t hold this belief?Imagine the possible benefits to our relationships, motivation and energy levels. What if evidence is clear that the thought actually is fact?Then we should ask ourself ‘What does buying into this thought do for me?’ ‘Does it help?’ ‘Is it working?’ If the answer is no, then simply move on from the thought, choosing not to get caught up with it. #growthmindset #quote #mentalhealth #mindset #depression #anxiety #perserverance #resilience #support #innerpiece #childandyouthcare #counselling

Remember the sacrifice of others for our future. The only expression of thanks is for us to continue to pursue the positive and hopeful future those who gave for us envisioned. Thank you for your service. #lestweforget #rememberanceday #freedom #canadaremembers

Our services are now more accessible than ever! We have made the decision to move all our services to Virtual via. Zoom until further notice. With the new changes in school year it can be anxiety-provoking for a lot of Children and Youth. A new routine, new grade, new friends, a new teacher, and possibly a new school is exciting, but that amount of change and anticipation can be scary. Add in the uncertainty of the school year with the COVID-19 pandemic, and many youth, ...children and/or parents alike may be experiencing heightened levels of anxiety. We are here to offer emotional support for your children & youth through this new norm! Wewill be offering Coping Strategies Sessions to support any mental or emotional challenges that may arise during the School Season. Connect with us at [email protected] Please Visit our website www.resiliencyandme.com #counselling #childandyouthcare #dbt #behaviors #mentalhealth #anxiety #resilience #perserverance #reflection #copingstrategies #anxiety #prompts #childrenactivities #childrenconversation #youthvoice #athomeactivities #customizedactivites #emotions #art #childcounselling #counselling #childandyouthcare #teens #parentresources #canada #milton #gta #vaughn #oakville #brampton #miltonontariocanada #mississauga #virtualcounselling

Why should you sign your Child/or Youth up for Virtual Counselling Sessions? Here are 3 benefits; Convenience-Online counseling can be done from anywhere, any time of the day. Your child or youth can continue to work on their challenges despite challenging work schedules, crisis, and other stressors they may face day to day.... Flexibility and Time Saving: You can save time commuting them to and from appointments. You don’t have to deal with the stress of leaving work early, traffic or delayed trains with online counseling. Therapeutic Relationship: The relationship with their counselor doesn’t have to be diluted in any way because you are speaking through an online platform. They can still be your authentic selves and experience connection, empathy, support and growth from the comfort of their own homes. We have switched over all our Support Services to Virtual until further notice. Learn more about our counselling services for ages 6- 16 at our website www.resiliencyandme.com or connect with us at [email protected] #counselling #childandyouthcare #dbt #behaviors #mentalhealth #anxiety #resilience #perserverance #reflection #copingstrategies #anxiety #prompts #childrenactivities #childrenconversation #youthvoice #athomeactivities #customizedactivites #mentalhealth #emotions #arttherapy #childcounselling #counselling #childandyouthcare #cyc #parentresources #canada #milton #gta #vaughn #oakville #brampton #miltonontariocanada #mississauga #virtualcounselling

Chances are someone you know is a survivor of sexual violence. They might not have told you, or anyone else, out of fear of being blamed or judged. With the #MeToo movement making it more acceptable for victims to openly discuss their experiences we have decided to start the conversation on our social media platforms about sexual assault/abuse. There might come a time that a loved one might share their story with you for the first time. If a survivor shares their story with ...you, help them feel comfortable by: Being an active, supportive listener. Listening actively means focusing on what your friend is saying and not thinking ahead to how you should respond. You don’t need to worry about giving advice; just let them know that they are being heard. You can say I’m listening or I’m here for you. Letting them control what happens. During their assault, control was taken from them. You can support them in making their own decisions about what next steps to take, if any, and by avoiding telling them what they should do. Remembering that there is no one way to react or respond to an experience of sexual assault. Some people may cry, and others may act as if everything is fine. Others might be angry. However a survivor reacts, they should not be judged or labeled based on their response. Regardless of the way they responded to the assault, make sure they feel validated and supported. Believing them. Make it clear that you believe the assault happened and that is was not their fault. Asking before touching or offering physical support. For those who have been sexually violated, touch can be re-traumatizing. Respect a survivor’s space and need for boundaries. Asking Can I give you a hug? and respecting the answer can re-establish their sense of security, safety, and control. Honoring their privacy and vulnerability. Let them decide who to tell about the assault. It can be tempting to talk to others about what happened or to get more insight, but these steps shouldn’t be taken without the survivor’s consent. Asking them how you can best help and support them. They may mention something you hadn’t thought of, and their needs should be prioritized. See more

3 Benefits of Online Counselling! Convenience-Online counseling can be done from anywhere, any time of the day. You can continue to work on your issues despite challenging work schedules, crisis, and other stressors we may face day to day. Flexibility and Time Saving:You can save time commuting to and from appointments. You don’t have to deal with the stress of leaving work early, traffic or delayed trains with online counseling.... Therapeutic Relationship: The relationship with your counselor doesn’t have to be diluted in any way because you are speaking through an online platform. You can still be your authentic selves and experience connection, empathy, support and growth from the comfort of your own homes. ** We have switched over all our sessions to virtual until further notice. Learn more about our support services at www.resiliencyandme.com or connect with us at [email protected] #counselling #childandyouthcare #dbt #behaviors #mentalhealth #anxiety #resilience #perserverance #reflection #copingstrategies #anxiety #prompts #childrenactivities #childrenconversation #youthvoice #athomeactivities #customizedactivites #mentalhealth #emotions #arttherapy #childcounselling #counselling #childandyouthcare #cyc #parentresources #canada #milton #gta #vaughn #oakville #brampton #miltonontariocanada #mississauga #virtual