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When Life Feels Overwhelming: Why Counselling Can Be a Safe Place to Start
There is something incredibly powerful and therapeutic about having a place where you don’t have to hold it all together. A place where you don’t have to say, “I’m fine” when you aren’t. A place where you don’t have to worry about making someone else uncomfortable with your sadness, anger, grief, fear, confusion, or even the things you aren’t quite sure how to put into words yet. This is one of the reasons I believe counselling can be so important – because sometimes life
Lisa Wilder
Sep 238 min read


Finding The Diamonds in the Shit........... A Different Way of Looking at Life’s Hardest Experiences
There is a phrase I often use with my clients that tends to get a good laugh when they hear it the first time around but really seems to resonate and shift things a little bit for them. I tell them to “Keep on finding those diamonds in the shit”. This language is not meant to be crude or used just for the sake of being crude. It is meant to acknowledge something profoundly human. Life is messy. Sometimes it is heartbreaking, sometimes it is unfair, and sometimes it simpl
Lisa Wilder
Jun 284 min read


Self-Compassion vs. Self-Care: What’s the Difference and What Is the Relationship Between the Two?
In the age of mindfulness, mental health awareness, and well-being routines, there are two terms that often get used interchangeably: self-care and self-compassion. While they both support a healthier, more balanced life, they are not the same thing, and understanding the difference and connection between them can help you build a more resilient and kind relationship with yourself. What Exactly Is Self-Care? We hear a lot about self-care these days. In fact, I might ev
Lisa Wilder
Nov 2, 20255 min read
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