While the holidays can be meaningful, they can also be incredibly demanding. The added events, planning, and expectations often leave people feeling stretched thin, especially if you or someone you love is navigating mental illness. It’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed, notice heightened anxiety, increased stress, or sense a low mood settling in during this time of year. The good news is that there are supportive strategies that can help the holidays feel a litt

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...

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...