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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


Parenting Deeply Feeling Children: Don't worry, you are not alone.
Parenting a deeply feeling or neurodiverse child isn’t just a job—it’s a journey. Some days, it feels like a privilege. Other days, it...

Tatiana Carballo
Apr 26


How to Survive the Holidays Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Cheer)
The holidays can be a great time as well as a very challenging time. Read through for a guide on how to keep your joy and not lose your mind

Cecilia Mannella
Dec 10, 2024


People-pleasing: I don’t want to be a bitch
People pleasing comes with a price and it's not worth it. Even though it can feel like a great strategy to avoid conflict, it isn't

Cecilia Mannella
Sep 9, 2024


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


3 Ways to Regain Connection
Learn 3 ways to regain connection in your relationships

Cecilia Mannella
May 2, 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


The power of Re-Remembering
We so often forget parts of ourselves for the sake of dealing with the current demand - but what do we let go of that we need?

Cecilia Mannella
Mar 24, 2024


How to Pursue Growth in your Life; Nurturing Your Personal Growth Journey
When I hear the word growth, I immediately think of nurture. My experience has been different in the past, but as I have gotten older...

Sarah McKay
Apr 26, 2022
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