What is Secure Attachment
With Natasha, BCACC Student Member Secure attachment is a healthy and balanced way of relating to others. It develops when a person experiences consistent love, support, and emotional security from […]
A Simple Act Became An International Movement
Pink Shirt Day – February 26th Secure attachment when we are young and dependent on our parents is crucial for our development and our sense of security. Later, we develop […]
Supportive Parenting Through Childhood Anxiety
With Shannon Cowan, BCACC Student Member No one likes to see their child in distress. As humans, we’re wired to detect fear in our children and to provide regulation and […]
Resilience and Growth
Life is full of uncertainties, but with the right mindset and support, 2025 can be your strongest year yet. Discover how you can navigate life’s challenges with confidence and create a path to emotional well-being.
Breaking Bad Habits
With Mehrnaz Davidson, RPC-C Are you finding it hard to keep up with the demands of daily life? It could be that old habits are holding you back or getting […]
Do we need Relationship Counselling?
Are you noticing that you and your partner are bickering or getting defensive? Do you feel more like roommates than connected, intimate partners?
What Is At The Core of Boundaries?
By Julie Mills, RPC. This article is intended to add to your knowledge and thought processes around your own personal and professional boundaries.
Understanding the Teenage Brain
Teens are in a unique phase—no longer children, not yet adults—navigating personal growth, social exploration, and hormonal ups and downs.
Life Transitions – Feeling Stuck?
Life transitions often redefine self-identity and involve three stages. Counselling offers tools to navigate these transformative periods with clarity.
Sleep and Mental Health
Sleep is essential for physical and mental health, supporting cell repair, immune function, energy, hormonal balance, and emotional well-being. Prioritizing quality rest is vital for overall wellness.
Mid Life Transitions
With Kate Pinsonneault, RCC-ACS “Mid-life Crisis” can happen when a person experiences several life transitions in the same period. Our fourth decade often marks a time when profound transitions impact […]
Art Therapy Exercise
Here’s a fun art therapy activity you can try. You’ll need some paper and some basic art supplies.
Knowing Your Boundary Needs
With Julie Mills, RPC We live with boundaries. From a very early age, we are taught social and cultural boundaries that help us be in relationships within our family, school, and […]
IFS Exercise: For Polarization
With Kate Pinsonneault, RCC-ACS Have you ever planned to do something and then found a part of you was holding you back? In IFS, that’s what we call a polarization. […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Seahorse Counselling in the Comox Valley
Celebrating 10 years of supporting the Comox Valley with compassionate counselling. Thank you for trusting us to walk alongside you.
Setting Boundaries – It is about Respect
Deciding to set a boundary in your life or in your relationship with someone is not always easy. The fact you feel a need to establish a limitation for yourself or someone else tells you something important.
Feeling Burnt Out? Start Small, Prioritize Yourself
Why is burnout so common in our society? We explore its causes and share simple, effective ways to address it.
Adolescence: An Important Stage of Neurodevelopment
With Kate Pinsonneault, RCC-ACS Adolescence is a time of profound physical, cognitive, psychological, hormonal, and social changes for our teens. During this time of development, they are discovering who they […]
7 Steps to Break a Habit
By Kate Pinsonneault 1. Clarity Get clear about What it is you want to change or do differently. Be exact about the behaviour you want to change. 2. Break it down Figure […]
How New Approaches in Couples Counselling Strengthen Relationships
By Kate Pinsonneault Couples counselling has evolved rapidly over the last decade. We now understand why people feel and react the way we do with their partner. Thanks to neuroscience and […]