New Directions Counselling Ljuba Udovc

11/10/2022

Leadership, community, unity, inclusion, change.... the youth in our community are amazing! I was lucky enough to be a part of this event and interact with so many great and inspiring people. Thanks to for bringing youth together and giving them a voice.

11/09/2022

10/07/2022

A free event for grade 9-12 students in Burlington. Check it out....

🚨🚨 EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR YICD - FREE FOR STUDENTS 🚨🚨

Our annual Youth Inspire Community Day is a summit for students in Grades 9-12 hosted by our , filled with inspiring keynote speakers, personal development programming, engaging activities, and peer-mentorship opportunities.

You get three hours of volunteer credits when you join us virtually or in-person on November 9th! Head to dtby.ca/programs/youth-inspire-community-day to book your spot!

📍Burlington Performing Arts Center
🕑 4:30-8:30 pm

09/20/2022

Lessons learned, Sammy edition. Mindfulness. This is sweet Sammy at 12 weeks old listening to the birds and teaching me to just be in the moment and enjoy the morning.

09/13/2022

Life's so busy, who has time for fun?! But what better way to manage your mental health by making time for things you enjoy... there are many different ways to cope and manage mental health which all takes time and effort. So remember some laughs, coffee with a friend, game of tennis, painting, dancing, these can help you to recharge and refresh the body and mind. A refreshed you has more energy and creativity for your family and work and everything else that life throws your way.

09/06/2022

Back to school. Are your kids or teens anxious?

What are normal school jitters and what might be more of a problem? Being nervous about starting a new school year or doing certain school tasks is normal. You might notice that your child or teen...

08/26/2022

Happy international dog day! What a sweet and fun dog to celebrate today; Sammy ❤ She's working on being that fabulous therapy dog that everyone knows she can be, it's so hard to contain her excitement and sillyness though 😄

07/14/2022

Sleep is so important as we know for our bodies; general physical upkeep of the body, good for our immunity and metabolism, reduces the risk of disease.

It's also important for our minds and mental health; it affects emotions, social interactions, concentration, focus, learning, and memory.

Relaxation is also beneficial for our mental health and well-being. It can build self-awareness, lowers heart rate, increases imagination/creativity, increases patience and tolerance, and helps build coping skills and problem solving skills.

Don't forget to schedule some relaxation time into your family's schedule to reap the benefits.

07/14/2022

Sleep is so important as we know for our bodies; general physical upkeep of the body, good for immunity and metabolism, reduces the risk of disease.

It's equally important for our mind and mental health; it affects emotions and social interactions, can improve concentration and productivity, can affect focus, learning and memory.

So when we don't get enough sleep it can be a tough day emotionally. Irritability, lack of coping, heightened sadness or worry and it takes more energy to manage everything.

Relaxation is also so beneficial for our mental health and well-being. It builds self-awareness, lowers heart rate, increases imagination and creativity, increases patience, increases tolerance, helps build coping skills and problem solving skills.

Don't forget to schedule in some relaxation into your family's day to reap the benefits.

07/07/2022

Lesson one, rest/ sleep. Sammy's journey this last year and a half was a fun one. She loves to have fun, but she also needed to learn how to rest, believe it or not. Sammy had FOMO (fear of missing out) and didn't want to sleep! But when she did rest, she could do that anywhere and in any position as you can see 😂

03/02/2022

I can't believe it, t's been almost a year since Sammy's introduction! Here's a little taste of her growth.
This co-therapist in training has had quite a year..... and is ready to share what she's learned so far.
Stay tuned!!

03/23/2021

03/23/2021

03/23/2021

What better day to introduce this adorable pup than National Puppy Day!?
I'm pleased to introduce Sammy or Sam (she/her). Sammy is an aspiring therapy dog; she's going to join Ljuba in some of her therapy sessions after she's done her training. There's lots to learn! Stay tuned here to watch Sammy's progress.