When we talk about sex, the focus is usually on consent, pleasure, and communication; all incredibly important. But there’s another piece...

First, I just want to say, it is perfectly normal to feel nervous when attending your first counselling session with a sex therapist....

Recognizing self-criticism may be overwhelming and that’s ok. If we truly kept track of how many times a day we engage in self-criticism,...

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*Quick note: This blog is for educational purposes only and not considered a replacement for therapy. If you are in crisis, please...

I thought I would try something a little different and talk about an important topic that is not known very well - families affected by...

*Trigger Warning: The content we are discussing today may be triggering for some individuals. *Your own level of training and comfort...

I know that title probably sounds scary or unimaginable but stick with me. I am a huge believer in owning your mental illness and what...

Elizabeth Earnshaw said it best, that’s right, I’m starting this blog off with a quote! “Needs. We’ve all got them. Sadly, we forget...

Okie dokie artichokes, let’s be honest, there is stigma surrounding counselling however I will say, the stigma has lessened over the last...

I know, it's about time we talk about the basics of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)! DBT focuses on working with individuals on two...

Forgiveness is not about accepting or excusing a person’s behaviour. It is about letting it go and preventing their behaviour from...

The holiday season is a busy time for most. There is so much to do, attend and plan, which can bring up feelings of being overwhelmed,...

Let's talk about Chain Analysis! Chain Analysis is a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), strategy I utilize with clients. It helps break...

My Lanta, What On Earth Is Codependency? Great question, let’s talk about it! Codependency is a relationship pattern where you focus on...

Oh, anxiety - anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns for children and adults, but this does not minimize the...

Let’s be honest, stress is inevitable, but I am hopeful by the end of this post, you won’t dread experiencing stress as much as you...

What the 'h e double hockey sticks' is assertive communication and why is it important to learn? Great question, let's talk about it!...

Yes, that is a "The Office" reference. It’s summertime (yay) which means families and friends are going to be spending a lot more time...

Hi there, my name is Chantel Bode, I am married to my extremely supportive husband, Tyler; we have two dogs, a bloodhound named Bella...