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Why Therapy Isn’t Just for ‘Crisis Mode’: Investing in Your Mental Wellness Before It’s Urgent
Therapy isn't only for moments of crisis. Discover how regular counselling can support growth, self-awareness, and emotional well-being at any stage of life.

Lana Alencar
2 min read


“Other People Have It Worse”: Why Your Pain Still Deserves a Voice
What keeps coming up in the therapy room – Part 1 There’s a sentence I hear almost every week in my counselling office. Sometimes...

Lana Alencar
4 min read


Grateful Heart, Renewed Soul: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Gratitude & Brain Wellness
“Give thanks in all circumstances…” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 As Christian women, we know gratitude is more than a practice—it’s a spiritual...

Lana Alencar
2 min read


Reclaiming Intimacy and Connection in Long-Term Relationships
It’s no secret that maintaining intimacy and connection in a long-term relationship is challenging — even in the best of circumstances....

Lana Alencar
2 min read


Finding Stillness: The Mental Health Benefits of Contemplation
When was the last time you truly paused — not to do, fix, or plan — but simply to notice? To notice the way sunlight hits the trees, the...

Lana Alencar
2 min read


Reclaiming Connection: The Power of Interdependence in a Hyper-Independent World
In today’s world, we’re often told that independence is the ultimate goal — that strength lies in self-sufficiency, emotional control,...

Lana Alencar
3 min read


Facing Our Emotions: Why Avoidance Doesn’t Work
Many of us fear our emotions — not just the painful ones, but even the intensity of feeling itself. We worry that if we let our guard...

Lana Alencar
2 min read


Rest, Reflect, and Reclaim Your Well-Being: Moving from Survival to Renewal
When was the last time you truly felt rested and relaxed? Not just physically still — but mentally calm, emotionally clear, and...

Lana Alencar
2 min read


Growing with the Garden: The Mental Health Benefits of Gardening
Did you know that gardening can be deeply therapeutic? There is growing evidence that contact with nature has measurable benefits for...

Lana Alencar
2 min read


🤝 The Healing Power of Hugs: Why Physical Touch Matters More Than You Think
In a world that often moves too fast and demands too much, sometimes the most healing thing we can offer — or receive — is incredibly...

Lana Alencar
3 min read


The worst place to live is in other people's expectations
It’s already hard enough to live with our own high expectations. But somehow, we end up taking on everyone else’s , too — trying to be...

Lana Alencar
2 min read
Counselling Tips & Mental Health Insights – Winkler, Morden & Online Therapy
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