Grow Well Individual & Family Counselling

03/23/2026

Have a recent diagnosis of autism for your child? Check out this article for helpful advice on how to navigate the diagnosis and how to best support your child.

A comprehensive look at autism, from diagnosis to special issues affecting autistic kids, like picky eating and sensory issues, and kinds of evidence-based interventions.

03/11/2026

Check out our article on helping your child with ADHD manage symptoms without (or along with) medication.

When a child is diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, many parents immediately wonder whether medication is the only option. While medication can be helpful for some children, many families also want to explore strategies that support attention, emotional regulation, and behaviou...

02/28/2026

"Being in the sandwich generation can be both rewarding and exhausting. You are making a meaningful difference in the lives of your children, parents, and grandchildren. At the same time, it is vital to care for your own well-being."

Read the blog to find out more about how to protect yourself from burnout if you're in the stage of life caring for young adult children, aging parents, and possibly also young grandchildren.

Being part of the “sandwich generation” can feel like living in constant motion — pulled in multiple directions by the needs of both aging parents and young adult children, and sometimes even caring for grandchildren. While this stage of life can bring deep meaning and connection, it also come...

02/19/2026

"Many recurring arguments are not really about the surface issue at all. They are often rooted in deeper needs such as feeling valued, respected, safe, or understood. When couples slow down enough to explore what the conflict means emotionally, the conversation shifts from problem-solving to connection-building. Feeling understood is often more powerful than finding the perfect solution."

Check out the article to learn more.

Arguments are a normal and inevitable part of any close relationship. In fact, research shows that conflict itself isn’t what predicts relationship distress — it’s how couples handle conflict that matters most. Drawing on principles from the work of the The Gottman Institute, couples can lear...

02/13/2026

02/10/2026

Check out our latest blog post on 10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage:

Marriage isn’t always easy. Even couples who love each other deeply can hit rough patches — miscommunication, stress, parenting challenges, or just the daily grind. The good news? Research from the Gottman Institute and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) shows that happiness in marriage is achiev...

02/04/2026

"One of the most effective and mentally gentle ways to build habits that actually stick is a strategy called habit stacking. Instead of asking your brain to create something new from scratch, habit stacking works with how your mind already functions."

https://growwellcounselling.ca/habits-that-stick-why-habit-stacking-works/

02/01/2026

Sheryl is currently accepting new clients and has limited availability for children and teens. If your child or teen seems disconnected, overwhelmed, or not quite themselves, Sheryl offers a supportive space to help them reconnect with their sense of purpose, confidence, and joy.

Reach out today to book a free 15-minute consultation with Sheryl.

Call 902-812-1717 or book online at growwellcounselling.ca

01/28/2026

We’re excited to share that Curtis, our intern counselling therapist, has limited openings for reduced-fee, biweekly counselling—with availability for two couples and one individual. These spots won’t last long, so don’t wait!

Book a free consultation online or call 902-812-1717 to get started.

01/27/2026

"As the days grow shorter and the nights stretch on, many people notice a shift—not just in the weather, but in their mood, energy, and motivation. Getting out of bed feels harder. Joy feels muted. Even simple tasks can feel heavy.

This isn’t laziness or lack of gratitude. For many, it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or seasonal depression—and it’s deeply connected to how our minds and bodies respond to darkness.

Yet in some of the darkest countries in the world, people report surprisingly high levels of emotional well-being. Denmark, where winter days can be as short as six hours of daylight, consistently ranks among the happiest nations."

Click the link below to read the latest blog article and find out some practical tips and secrets of combatting seasonal depression disorder from the Danish.

https://growwellcounselling.ca/seasonal-depression-long-nights-and-the-danish-secret-to-surviving-winter/

01/22/2026

"Over time, yelling can create fear-based obedience—or emotional disconnection.

But here’s the good news:

You can break the cycle. And it doesn’t require perfection. Just awareness, a few new tools, and lots of self-compassion."

Check out the link below to read out latest blog post and gain some quick tips to help you "keep your cool" and have a happier, healthier relationship and communication style with your kids.

https://growwellcounselling.ca/when-yelling-becomes-your-parenting-default-how-to-break-the-cycle/