Suzanne Rochon, RSW- Imagine Life Solutions Psychotherapy and Counseling

Take this in...... #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #wer3 #woundstowellness #rawriskyandreal

2021 is the time to NOURISH mind, body and soul.

This is one way I can nourish myself.....love who I am. How do you plan on nourishing yourself this year? #imaginelifesolutions #woundstowellness

Our wish for you.....

Happy New Year from Carmen, Natalie, and Suzanne. As we reflect over the past year, we are grateful for so many rich experiences of creating in our raw, risky,... and real way. We are boldly setting an intention to manifest more meaningful podcasts as we learn and grow together. Our word for 2021 is NOURISH. We hope to nourish our bodies, minds, and souls. Nourish our relationships with ourselves, friends, family and communities. We hope you will join us on our journey to Nourish & Flourish in 2021! See more

A beautiful nourishing walk - for our bodies, minds ans souls. A little podcast prepping. #WER3 #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #nourishtoflourish

Grief doesn’t take a break for the holidays..... be compassionate with yourself. #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #woundstowellness #WER3

What we do or don’t do is never a reflection of who we are. Take the time to rest, relax and replenish....YOU ARE ENOUGH! #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #rawriskyandreal #woundstowellness #iamenoughyouareenough

Natalie, Carmen and I have often made reference to the Four Agreements in our podcasts. We deeply align with the message and possibility that each agreement hol...ds. Even practicing one of them can be transformative. Let us know in the comments which of the four agreements resonates with you. #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #wer3 #woundstowellness #rawriskyandreal See more

Your past does not have to define your future. Sometimes when we think back on a time when we made a decision we wish we wouldn’t have made, we experience regre...t, guilt or shame. What if instead of beating ourselves up, we extended self compassion and understood that we did the best we could under the circumstances. Notice how you feel when you judge yourself vs being compassionate towards yourself. #wer3 #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #woundstowellness #rawriskyandreal See more

A picture is worth a thousand words! #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #wer3 #woundstowellness #rawriskyandreal Artwork by Anna Lee

As the holiday season nears, many struggle with the uncertainty of what it will be like this year. The travel, the gatherings, the celebrations and cheer we ar...e accustomed may not occur or may be subdued. Let’s remember that gratitude turns what we have into enough...... #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #woundstowellness #wer3

Micheal Brown in his book the Presence Process describes triggers as messengers of buried or unhealed pain. Only when you notice the trigger can you become curious about it and begin healing. #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #woundstowellness #rawriskyandreal

A picture is worth a thousand words! #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #wer3 #woundstowellness #rawriskyandreal Artwork by Anna Lee

The holiday season can be difficult for many, especially after a loss. We can also experience grief and sadness without having lost a loved one. Perhaps you ar...e grieving the loss of a job, the loss of connection with others, the loss of routine, the anticipated loss of a traditional holiday celebration. Irrespective of what is coming up for you , it’s ok to not be ok. #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #wer3 #rawriskyandreal See more

Breathing to calm the mind is a tool available to all of us, all of the time. While taking a conscious breath won’t change your external circumstances it will connect you to your in-the-present self and sometimes that’s all we need. #imaginelifesolutions

Our Raw, Risky and Real approach gently and compassionately guides us from wounds to wellness. #rawriskyandreal #woundstowellness #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman

Small incremental steps have a greater impact than major changes. Know that even one of these done intentionally is enough. Keep it simple. What you do today IS ENOUGH. More importantly, who you are IS ENOUGH! #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #woundstowellness #wer3

Our natural tendency is to move away from pain and discomfort. Placing our attention of those painful emotions creates a space for healing to occur. #imaginelifesolutions

Let’s send a warm, curious awareness deeply into our wounds. Not with the goal of healing, simply with the intention to feel! xoxo #imaginelifesolutions #woundstowellness

What a powerful message. Visiting the land of hurts and wounds is necessary for healing but we don’t need to live there. Our Raw, Risky and Real approach gently and compassionately guides us from wounds to wellness. #rawriskyandreal #woundstowellness #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman

‘If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change’. Wayne Dyer #imaginelifesolutions

If you observe deeply with curiosity, everything is a teacher!If you observe deeply with curiosity, everything is a teacher!

Our mind weaves stories which creates pain. Our body knows the truth. Bringing awareness to the body as we hold a thought is a powerful step in the healing process. #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #rawriskya dreal #woundstowellness

The external circumstance is rarely the source of pain. Our thoughts about the issue is the cause of suffering. #imaginelifesoltions

We often find ourselves disconnected from our bodies. There are valid reasons for this, however, once we realize the disconnection we can begin to align mind and body. Simply noticing the breath as it fills your lungs and then slowly leaves the body can help bring attention to your felt sensations. As you breathe in and out, do you notice any tension in the body? If so, place your attention on that tension. The body is the holder of implicit memories and the gateway to our innate wisdom. #imaginelifesolutions

Inner strength, stability and resilience help us navigate difficult times. Join Natalie, Carmen and Suzanne explore options for these challenging times. #imaginelifesolutions #wer3

Watch for our upcoming podcast where Natalie, Carmen and Suzanne discuss self-doubt and the imposter syndrome. #wer3 #rawriskyandreal #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman

Our newest podcast discusses how to navigate the storms of our lives. How do we find strength, calm and peace in the messy middle? Have a listen. #woundstowellness #wer3 #imaginelifesolutions

Dance, sing, laugh loudly, paint, write, create. Find what lights you up and do it! Life is too precious to not be YOU! xoxo #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #wer3 #rawriskyandreal

Our inner child just wants to be loved,validated and accepted. Here are some compassionate words for when he/she shows up. #imaginelifesolutions

It takes courage to be clear about what we are willing to tolerate or not tolerate. Have a listen to our latest podcast on boundaries. #imaginelifesolutions

Grief requires time, attention, patience and love. Welcome grief into the moment, hold its hand and allow yourself to feel it. xoxo #imaginelifesolutions

Are your perceptions keeping you stuck? What are you perceiving about your circumstances that could be looked at differently? Opening up to the possibilities is an act of self-compassion. #imaginelifesolutions

Today is a ‘simply be’ kind of day.....

Choosing authenticity means you are simply open to the truth.... #imaginelifesolutions

A powerful poem written by Charlie Chaplin many years ago still rings true. #loveyourselffirst #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman As I began to love myself I ...found that anguish and emotional suffering are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth. Today, I know, this is Authenticity. As I began to love myself I understood how much it can offend somebody if I try to force my desires on this person, even though I knew the time was not right and the person was not ready for it, and even though this person was me. Today I call this Respect. As I began to love myself I stopped craving for a different life, and I could see that everything that surrounded me was inviting me to grow. Today I call this Maturity. As I began to love myself I understood that at any circumstance, I am in the right place at the right time, and everything happens at the exactly right moment. So I could be calm. Today I call this Self-Confidence. As I began to love myself I quit stealing my own time, and I stopped designing huge projects for the future. Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness, things I love to do and that make my heart cheer, and I do them in my own way and in my own rhythm. Today I call this Simplicity. As I began to love myself I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health food, people, things, situations, and everything that drew me down and away from myself. At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism. Today I know it is Love of Oneself. As I began to love myself I quit trying to always be right, and ever since I was wrong less of the time. Today I discovered that is Modesty. As I began to love myself I refused to go on living in the past and worrying about the future. Now, I only live for the moment, where everything is happening. Today I live each day, day by day, and I call it Fulfillment. As I began to love myself I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick. But as I connected it to my heart, my mind became a valuable ally. Today I call this connection Wisdom of the Heart. We no longer need to fear arguments, confrontations or any kind of problems with ourselves or others. Even stars collide, and out of their crashing, new worlds are born. Today I know: This is Life! ~Charlie Chaplin

Our lives are in constant flux and while it can be difficult to change, it is also necessary. The pain associated with change is often a result of our resistanc...e to it. As you read this, take a moment to reflect on something you may be resisting and how it is impacting your life. #wer3 #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #letsbereal #rawriskyandreal See more

Imagine the possibilities of your healing journey! #imaginelifesolutions

Knowing that our behaviours were created to help us survive, let’s hold them with compassion. Only then can we begin to transform and change! #wer3 #woundstowellness #rawriskyandreal #compassionnotshame

The brave do have fear but they do not let it immobilize them. Courage is fear walking.

This has come through on my feed a few times this week. When that happens, I always take a moment to consider what it is about the message I need to hear. Tonight, in my meditation I will sit with this question: are there areas in my life where I am more focused on being right than getting it right? #imaginelifesolutions #iamheretogetitright #meditation

What a powerful description of mindfulness! #imaginelifesolutions.ca

A picture is worth a thousand words!

We react to the present from our past. To shift from reaction to response we must be aware of who the driving force is; your wounded child or your in-the-present self. #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #woundstowellness #rawriskyandreal

The one who witnesses the thoughts is who we truly are! #imaginelifesolutions

It’s in our nature to move away from pain and discomfort. A large part of our economy is built on distracting us from the reality of our lives. This only creates more pain and discomfort. What if the key to healing is to sit with the discomfort and become curious about its origin? What if the way out is through? #imaginelifesolutions

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Melody Beattie Join Carmen and I in a conversation about our new collaborative book, The Grateful Soul. https://www.amazon.ca/Grateful-Soul-Art-Practic//ref=nodl_... #letsbereal #gratitude #rawriskyandreal

Download this free kindle book. The release of this book is perfectly timed to inspire us during these difficult times. I am so grateful and honoured to be an author in this international best seller! #imaginelifesolutionsisgrateful

The Compassionate Inquiry course I am taking with Gabor Maté is life changing both personally and professionally. Dr Maté recommended this book to his students. Join Carmen and I in discussing our love of The Presence Process, by Michael Brown. Let’s Be Real.....there is no better time!

If today is an especially difficult day for you, take a moment to acknowledge those feelings! xoxo

The purpose of therapy is to help us uncover our truths, our essence, our true self, our BEING underneath the thinker, the distractions and the pain. #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #letsbereal, #woundstowellness, #wer3, #rawriskyandreal

I was a guest on Harmony Helps Podcast. What a great time reconnecting with an old friend, talking about the things I am passionate about. xoxo Thank you Suzanne Harmony!

When the world as you know it falls apart, TRUST in ourselves, our neighbours, our community, our leaders becomes critical. Join Natalie, Carmen and I as we share our thoughts on Brené Brown’s notion of BRAVING. Love and light! #imaginelifesolutions.ca

Gratitude is an expression of our soul! So pleased to be an author in this book! https://www.facebook.com/groups/GratefulSouls/?ref=share

LET’S BE REAL...Join Carmen and Suzanne in an open and unscripted conversation about our current experience. We are all facing our own challenges and today’s message is about honouring what we are each experiencing. Whatever you are feeling is OK. We also had a little fun with wisdom quotes. Love and light !

Exploring Authenticity and Attachment;2 fundamental human needs! Join Carmen, Natalie and I in our latest podcast. #imaginelifesolutions.ca

So much tension and stress has built up over the past month. This week we need to work on releasing, recovering, and learning from past stress. Join Suzanne & C...armen for a Facebook Live Friday at 9am. It's an invitation for us to be raw, risky and real together. This conversation, entitled Let's Be Real, is the first of many we hope to engage with you. It is an opportunity for us to dig a little deeper and connect with each other. We want to know your experience. #rawriskyandreal #letsbereal See more

Covid-19.... the portal into surrender! Love and light!

PLEASE READ and SHARE-Holding Space is a FREE support group for essential workers, facilitated by Carmen Jelly, MACP, RP and Suzanne Rochon, BSW, RSW. Sundays and Tuesdays at 8:00 pm. Zoom platform. PM us if you need the support or share if you know who might be interested. Love and light!

Our thoughts are simply our thoughts. They are a part of us , but not who we are at our core. When we identify or are ‘in’ our thoughts we are constricted, limi...ted and disconnected from our essence. To get curious and observe our thoughts opens up possibilities for new perceptions. #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman #woundstowellness #rawriskyandreal #wer3 #observeyourthoughts See more

As you read this, take a moment to quiet the mind and reach inward to your soul. Listen to the silence, just for a moment. There’s no rush, no expectations and no pressure..... just listening! Remember.... ‘there is nowhere to go and nothing to do. There’s simply everything to be. Michael Brown #imaginelifesolutions

It is the first day of a new month. Time for renewal. Sunday is a good day to nurture your soul and take care of yourself. #selfcare #release #newperceptions

Our wounds are a means through which we enter our hearts......... #rawriskyandreal #wer3 #woundstowellness #imaginenewperceptionsonbeinghuman

‘Help’ is the bravest thing we can say.