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Just Start: Why Today is the Perfect Day to Begin Your Mental Health Journey
Stop waiting for the perfect moment to prioritize your mental health. Learn why starting today, even when you're not ready, is the key to lasting change. Counselling support available in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, BC

Sarah McKay
13 minutes ago


How to Care Less About Others' Opinions: 3 Evidence-Based Strategies
Learn why "stop caring what people think" is bad advice and discover 3 proven techniques to manage others' opinions wisely. Counselling insights from Fraser Valley therapists.

The Eterna Team
Jul 4


Grief After Toxic Drug Loss: Support for Fraser Valley Families
Find compassionate support for disenfranchised grief after toxic drug loss in Fraser Valley, BC. Learn how to navigate stigmatized grief with local counselling resources in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.

Jennifer Conway-Brown
Jun 27


Beyond Pride Month: 3 Ways to Be a Real LGBTQ+ Ally Every Day
Celebrating love, diversity, and authentic allyship during Pride Month and beyond. True support for the LGBTQ+ community extends far...

The Eterna Team
Jun 20


You Were Never Meant to Do It All: How Abbotsford Moms Can Let Go of "Mom Guilt"
As a Fraser Valley mom, you've felt that gnawing guilt when doing something for yourself. "Is this selfish?" you wonder. But research shows mothers who prioritize well-being are more patient and present with their children. Self-care isn't selfish—it's essential. Learn 3 evidence-based strategies to overcome mom guilt and embrace necessary self-care. You're not stepping away from family; you're refilling your cup to keep pouring into theirs.

Kayla Wild
Jun 13


Loosening the Grip of Imposter Syndrome: How Cognitive Defusion Can Help
Learn practical cognitive defusion techniques to overcome imposter syndrome. Discover evidence-based DBT methods to change your relationship with self-critical thoughts and regain confidence.

Evan Vukets
Jun 6


The Other Side of Anxiety: When Your Values and Actions Don't Align
It's 3 AM and you're wide awake—again. That familiar tension in your chest, racing thoughts, and a vague sense that something isn't...

Cecilia Mannella
May 30


Finding Light in the Dark; Managing grief.
Grief is one of the most universal yet isolating human experiences. It comes uninvited, stays as long as it pleases, and shows up in ways that defy logic. Whether you've lost a loved one, a relationship, a job, or even a version of yourself, grief has a way of reshaping everything. It clouds our ability to function, to connect, and to feel like ourselves. For many, it feels like standing in a dense fog with no clear path forward.

Amrit Bhullar
May 23


Building positive self-care practices
In the fast-paced rhythm of modern life, it's all too easy to put our own needs on the backburner but neglecting our well-being can have...

Joanne Hillier
Jul 22, 2024


Empower Yourself: 3 Steps to Transform Your Relationship with Anxiety
Read the 3 ways that you can change your relationship to anxiety and change your life.

Cecilia Mannella
Apr 3, 2024


Happy 20th Birthday to Movember – Men’s Health Month
Movember marks the entire month of November to focus on Men's Mental Health

Josh Miller
Nov 23, 2023


Pregnancy loss - you're not alone
Pregnancy Loss Awareness month

Tamara Dueckman
Oct 22, 2023


Adjusting to Autumn
Fall is my favourite season. For me, it signifies transition, change, and comfort. I enjoy the natural shifts in our environment – the...

Josh Miller
Oct 15, 2023
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