Why is self-care important during the holidays? The holiday season can be a special time. We can spend time with the people we love and celebrate the year gone by. This special time can also come with more responsibilities, like cooking, cleaning, shopping, and hosting family visits. All these extra tasks can feel like extra […]
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Be Your Own Best Friend This week here at Tips and Tools, weāre inviting you to a night out! No, sadly not an in-person night out. A night out with yourself, and your inner bestie. Put on your pajamas, grab a snack, and get started on being your own best friend. This activity is adapted […]
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Think back to the last time you talked to your teenager. How did it go? Sometimes, it can feel like your child turned 13, disappeared into their bedroom, and never came out. We become safari sightseers in our own home, waiting for sightings of the family teen when they emerge to grab snacks or leave […]
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No matter what brings you to therapy, we want you to know that you are not alone. We hear you, and we want you to succeed. Choosing to come to therapy is a brave choice. We want to make sure your first appointment is a welcoming experience. Your First Contact When you phone or email […]
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Iām uselessā¦ Iām losing itā¦ Itās never going to get betterā¦ I canāt changeā¦. Itās too lateā¦ Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? Life is hard. Every day can be a new challenge, and COVID does not make things easier. We want to say to the world, āI am so tired.ā But, tomorrow, […]
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āMy view is that reconciliation is a way of life and requires work every day.ā Ā ā Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Canadaās first Indigenous Governor-General. At Kells, we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today, we reflect on the harm caused to our Indigenous peoples by residential schools. We acknowledge the travesty of […]
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Today at Kells Counselling we are honouring World Suicide Prevention Day. If you or a loved one is struggling, please know that you are not alone. Check in with each other, reach out, and stay safe. If you need help please contact:Ā Edmonton Distress Line: 780 482 HELP (4357) Access 24/7: 780 424 2424Ā The […]
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Conflict is a normal part of any relationship, and research shows that what happens in the aftermath can determine whether conflicts become exacerbated or become successfully addressed.
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If you’re thinking about going to therapy, registered provisional psychologist Tessa Lawlor, says to “just try it out.” She often compares the search for the right psychologist to the search for the right pair of shoes.
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Self care is…
Prioritizing your mental, physical, spiritual, or emotional needs, so you have energy to care for others. It’s an important part of your daily life that should be planned and mindfully acknowledged. ā