TLC Counselling and Psychological Services
6007A 47 ave T9N 0B3 Bonnyville, AB, Canada

Today, September 10, is World Suicide Prevention Day. This year's theme is working together to prevent suicide, to mark the importance of communities coming together to recognize the impact of suicide, and to strive to prevent it. Please know the signs and reach out to someone if you are concerned about them. Canada Suicide Prevention Crisis Line: Call 1.833.456.4566... Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 AHS Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-877-303-2642 For alternative resources in AB call 211 #WSPD2020 #suicideprevention #mentalhealth See more

It’s official! We’ve finished the move. The new space is ready to welcome clients on Monday, August 31. 6007A - 47 ave.

Painting is completed at the new office! Now comes the exciting part of building furniture and getting things set up. I am so excited for the big move in a few weeks!

Remember that announcement I had coming? It’s finally official - I’m moving to a new location! Move date is August 30th. I’m excited to get this space ready to welcome all my wonderful clients! Edited to add: New address will be 6007-47 ave in Bonnyville.

I'm working on a few exciting things! Watch for some big news over the next few weeks

I am pleased to announce that I am offering face to face appointments once again. I will also continue to offer telephone or video appointments. To schedule an appointment please contact me at 780-815-0239 or visit my website at www.tlccounselling.ca In an effort to provide a safe environment for all, I am sanitizing the office between each client and have hand sanitizer and masks available for those who would like to use one. I request that if you are feeling unwell or have recently traveled out of county, please contact me to move your in-person session to a Telehealth format or reschedule (at no cost to you).

The emphasis of this years #MentalHealthWeek is the ability to #GetReal. It's important to be able to share how we are really feeling, but have you ever wondered what to say when someone is being real with you? The following article gives some information and research behind how to provide the most effective and supportive responses - validation! "The key to offering support messages that provide validation is to acknowledge the other person's feelings without trying to sugarcoat a bad situation, add spin, or convince someone to feel differently about his or her distress."

I couldn’t have said it better! #mentalhealthweek #getreal #togetherapart

Our mental health is so important! Many people are finding it difficult to cope with all the changes we have seen in the recent weeks and the need for physical distancing. This past weekend may have been particularly challenging as we faced our new normal (for the foreseeable future) without our typical Easter traditions. If you are struggling to cope I encourage you to reach out to someone - a friend, family member, or a professional. Here at TLC Counselling, I continue to offer therapy services either by telephone or video conferencing (through the secure, encrypted platform Doxy.me). I am accepting new clients! As always, if finances are concern, please speak to me about my sliding fee scale.

Self-care can look a little different for everyone. Here's a great graphic that shows the different categories self-care can encompass. For some of us, our self-care routines have stayed largely intact through this pandemic. However, for a large number of us, our self-care routines have become challenging to maintain. And that is okay! (Let's be real - exercising, finding quiet space, or even having a bath is not easy with everyone under on roof all the time!!). Adapt as best you can and remind yourself it is okay to change things up as needed.

It's National Public Health Week! Today's focus is on mental health. Take these steps to help cope with #COVID19 and manage your stress. Visit http://cdc.gov/coronavirus for more information. #NPHW

A colleague of mine from Calgary is running this virtual support group. If you are struggling with social distancing and the isolation it creates this could be a place for you to find additional support!

COVID-19 UPDATE Due to the increasing advisories around social distancing, I have made the decision to suspend in-person sessions effective March 30th. I want to keep all my clients safe and help eliminate the spread of the virus. To my current clients: Your appointment is NOT cancelled, however we will need to conduct our session either over the telephone or video chat. The choice is yours. I will be contacting all clients in the comings days to make arrangements. ... I am still accepting new clients! As always, if finances are a concern, please talk to me about my sliding fee scale.