Erin Donnelly BSW, RSW - Counselling Services

10/15/2025

1 in 4 families. Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Rememberance Day. Light a candle at 7pm in remembrance for all we remember.

10/05/2025

🕯️ October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month

Pregnancy and infant loss can take many forms including miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, and abortion.
Each experience is unique, deeply personal, and often held in silence.

In Canada, approximately 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss. These experiences can evoke complex emotions like grief, relief, guilt, sadness and love. All are deserving of compassion and care.

This month, we honour the full spectrum of loss and the courage it takes to grieve, remember, and heal. 💜

Caring for yourself through loss may include:
🌿 Allowing space for your emotions, without judgment
🌿 Connecting with trusted supports or counselling
🌿 Honouring your story and what it means to you
🌿 Resting and nurturing your body and mind

Wave of Light — October 15th
At 7:00 p.m., candles are lit around the world to honour the lives and experiences held in love and memory.

You are not alone. Support is available.

09/30/2025

Colonization has had profound and lasting impacts on Indigenous peoples in Canada, including their birthing practices and maternal health. Here are some key facts:

- Birthing and Maternal Health
Traditional Practices: Indigenous women traditionally gave birth within their communities with local midwives.

- Modern Challenges: Many Indigenous women must travel long distances to give birth, leading to higher rates of preterm births and infant mortality.

- Health Disparities: Infant mortality rates are more than twice as high for Indigenous groups compared to non-Indigenous populations.

Positive Changes and Calls to Action
Positive Changes

- Cultural Revitalization: There is a growing movement to revive traditional birthing practices among Indigenous communities. Programs are being developed to train Indigenous midwives and doulas, integrating traditional knowledge with modern medical practices.

- Improved Access: Efforts are being made to improve access to maternal health services for Indigenous women. This includes establishing birthing centers closer to Indigenous communities and providing culturally sensitive care.

- Policy Changes: Governments and health organizations are increasingly recognizing the need to address health disparities. Policies are being implemented to ensure better healthcare outcomes for Indigenous mothers and infants.

Calls to Action

Support Indigenous Midwifery: Advocate for and support the training and employment of Indigenous midwives and doulas.

Improve Healthcare Access: Push for the establishment of more birthing centers in or near Indigenous communities to reduce the need for long-distance travel.

Cultural Competency Training: Encourage healthcare providers to undergo training in cultural competency to provide respectful and effective care to Indigenous patients.

Policy Advocacy: Support policies that aim to reduce health disparities and improve maternal and infant health outcomes for Indigenous populations.

The effects of colonization are far reaching and continue today. It is important to recognize this and be part of the community that supports change and advocates for the most vulnerable. Children.

09/28/2025

Dear Brave, Tired Woman,

I see how much you are carrying right now. You wake up before everyone else to make sure things run smoothly. You hold space for your child's big emotions. You check in on your parents. You answer work emails even when you’re running on empty.

And all the while, your own body is changing in ways that no one really prepared you for. You muddle through the sleepless nights, the brain fog, the sudden tears you don’t always understand. Medical professionals are not always supportive, or have any answers.

It’s a lot.
And if no one has told you this lately: you are doing enough.

You deserve a place to set all of this down for a moment.
A place where you don’t have to be strong.
A place where someone is simply with you, listening, holding space, and reminding you that you matter too.

🤍 If that sounds like what you need right now, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
DM me or check my website in my bio to learn how we can work together.

I see you.

**I am Educated in Perimenopause/Menopause mental health support. I can provide a safe space for you to work through the invisibility, confusion and many MANY symptoms of perimenopause, while trying to balance family and work life.

Please reach out. In-person or Virtual appointments available.

09/17/2025

Dad's need support too! Kody Kearns Counselling is there to show support to dad's that may be struggling with transition or just need a safe space to discuss the challenges of fatherhood!

💙 Hey Dads, let’s be real 💙

Some days you crush it.
Other days you wonder if you’re doing any of this right.

The late nights, the “Dad, can you…?”, the pressure to provide, protect, and keep it all together, it’s a lot.

Here’s the thing 👇
✅ Your kids don’t need you to be perfect.
✅ They just need you to show up.
✅ Even when you’re tired, unsure, or learning as you go.

Being a dad isn’t about knowing all the answers. It’s about being there, loving hard, and trying again tomorrow.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or carrying it all on your own just know: you’re not alone. Support is out there for you, too.

09/15/2025

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS AND ADULTS GET STICKERS TOO!
Remember how great it felt to get a sticker of achievement? A simple reminder that the work you are putting in is acknowledged and showing results!
Therapy can be hard, but it can also be rewarding!

I wanted to acknowledge how hard my clients have been working, and also add some simple reminders that although it can be tough sometimes, the work you are putting in and the time you are investing in yourself matters!

So at your next session, pick your favorite sticker(s) that resonate with you! There is plenty to go around!!

Talk soon!

08/20/2025

A great group!

07/15/2025

🌟 Impact Made Possible by You! 🌟
These are just some of the ways your support and generosity has helped us make an impact in the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Together, we’ve built a year full of hope and made a positive impact in the lives of women and children.❤️

06/25/2025

This is the most epic compliment. 🥺

06/14/2025

Perimenopause and menopause can feel like a whirlwind- impacting mood, energy, and even your sense of self while balancing life, work, and family.

Research hilights how hormonal shifts during this time can affect emotional well-being, making everyday demands feel overwhelming.

If you're navigating this transition, know that support and self-care are essential. Therapy can help you find strategies to restore your balance, embrace changes, and feel more like YOU again!

Please reach out for a consultation or to book a session.

06/06/2025

A great program!!

Keys to Kindergarten registration is now open!! Email us today to save your spot 📚✏️

06/05/2025

🚨🚨 I AM MOVING LOCATION! 🚨🚨
438 Division St. Cobourg. Second Floor.

Starting next week (June 9th) I am moving locations.

🌟Virtual tour coming soon!

Maureen, Nina & Tatina will be moving to 249 Division St. Cobourg.

I am still accepting new clients! Please reach out to book a session! I look forward to meeting you where you are at!