Following Seas Psychotherapy

11/20/2025

I’m not the right fit for every client - and that’s a GOOD thing!

In the therapy world, there are generalists and specialists - my passion for helping clients who feel stuck in therapy has led me down the path to become an EMDR Consultant and specialist in complex trauma, attachment wounds and moral injury in first responders, healthcare professionals and veterans.

Focusing my continuing ed on this area vs broadly helps me get down to the root of things with clients.

Anyone who falls outside my niche eg: addictions focused work - I refer out to my network of clinicians nationwide 🇨🇦

Are you interested in joining my referral network? Introduce yourself in the comments!

Do you need a therapist? has a team of therapists with a range of specialties who want to work with you ❤️‍🩹 schedule a free consultation here: followingseas.janeapp.com

11/17/2025

We are hosting a FREE online webinar and discussion for first responder spouses to talk about retirement. Many of you have been on our online calls, shown up to the retreats, or have reached about resources to support and prepare you and your first responder through this transition.

This event is online. December 10th, 2025 - 7pm MT

Registration & Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tgwiBSUgTeChQAxpHz_R4A

Retirement from a first responder career is not just a professional milestone... it’s a major life transition that can impact the whole family. Years of structure, adrenaline, and identity tied to service, stepping away from the uniform can bring both relief and uncertainty.

Many first responders experience a loss of purpose, changes in routine, or a sense of disconnection from their team and the community they’ve served. For their partners and families, this shift can bring its own set of challenges — from adjusting to more time together, to navigating mood changes, identity shifts, or the emotional aftermath of years in a high-stress profession.

Together, families may face questions like:

Who am I outside of the job?

What does our daily routine look like now?

How can we reconnect and communicate through this change?

The transition can also open space for growth where you go to rediscovering passions, deepening relationships, and creating a new sense of purpose beyond the badge, the shift, or the call. With understanding, patience, and open conversation, retirement can become a time of renewal rather than loss, for both the responder and their loved ones.

Please join us as we hear from retired EPS member about his experience and some of his tips to help partners support during this life change.
Guest Speaker: Gary Benoit

11/16/2025

11/16/2025

Many people notice their attachment wounds feeling a little louder in December. The holidays can stir up parts of you that work so hard to protect, perform, keep the peace, or stay small. Internal Family Systems gives language to these experiences. It helps you understand why certain reactions feel so automatic and why some moments feel bigger than they “should.”

IFS teaches that we all carry younger parts of ourselves that hold old pain and unmet needs. When the season brings family dynamics, expectations, traditions, or memories to the surface, these parts often step forward. They are not signs that you are regressing. They are signs that something inside you is asking to be seen.

When we approach these parts with curiosity rather than judgment, healing becomes possible. The goal is not to get rid of any part of you. The goal is to help each part feel understood and supported so your system can finally exhale.

If this time of year feels tender, heavy, or confusing, you do not have to figure it out alone. My associate Nicole is now accepting new clients and offers thoughtful, compassionate IFS informed therapy for adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and shift long standing patterns in relationships.

If you are ready to explore your inner world with more clarity and care, you can book with Nicole here: followingseas.janeapp.com

Your inner world deserves warmth this season too.

Following Seas Psychotherapy
Helping you navigate life’s waves 🌊
📍 Serving Nova Scotia virtually and in person out of our Dartmouth office
💻 www.followingseas.ca
📧 info@followingseas.ca

11/14/2025

We are excited to welcome Nicole Becket, MACP RCT-C to the Following Seas team in December! 👏

With her extensive knowledge and experience working with trauma, attachment wounds and first responders, she’ll fit right in 🙌

“Sometimes, it really can be that deep. In my practice, I support individuals (18+) who recognize they want to change the way they are thinking, feeling, and living. Let’s work together to better understand your experiences, and how they are impacting you. Whether you wake up and no longer recognize yourself, or want to manage life stressors before they reach that point, I am here for you.

In my practice, I specialize in treating stress-related conditions like PTSD, supporting clients in understanding and managing emotional experiences, work with attachment struggles and interpersonal relationships, and exploring inner child work. I have specialized training to support you in these areas, and prioritize your sense of safety and security within the therapeutic environment. You don’t have to navigate life’s difficulties alone - let’s do it together.”

You can now book online with Nicole on Monday and Friday evenings: followingseas.janeapp.com

11/11/2025

Boundaries aren’t bitchy, they’re necessary for self-preservation 🙌

How will you protect your peace today? 💖

11/10/2025

Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. At Following Seas, we are deeply thankful to our veterans, serving members and their families for their services and sacrifices. Serving is not for everyone, and we feel deeply honoured to hold space for the public safety community to share their stories.

Remembrance Day brings up a lot. Know that it’s okay to have these feelings, and to remember in whatever way is right for you. Sometimes a private moment feels more right than going to the cenotaph, and that is normal. Protect your peace if this is a lot for you ❤️‍🩹 and reach out if you need support from culturally sensitive therapists.

www.followingseas.ca

11/09/2025

Glimmers ✨

11/07/2025

That first EMDR processing session (Phase 4 - called desensitization) can feel like a doozy, but you got this!

11/07/2025

I like to focus on the positives 😂

11/04/2025

Bye bye, we will not miss adding you to our session agenda 👋

11/04/2025

When I first heard that was doing multi-day intensive EMDR sessions with her clients, it blew my mind 🤯 It made so much sense that without the start & stop of weekly 1 hour sessions that clients would be able to accelerate their progress by going so much deeper than what a short session allowed. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t thought of doing this myself, and there is research to back up the intensive model.

Many of my clients have returned for additional intensive days, or switched from the slog of weekly hour long sessions to biweekly 2 hour extended sessions. The proof is in the pudding - intensives WORK 🙌

I can’t wait to get back to doing intensives again with my clients. If this is something that interests you, reach out to get on my intensive therapy waitlist.