Sweetgrass & Sage Counselling and Assessment Services
Availability by appointment only.
The therapists at Sweetgrass and Sage Counselling and Assessment Services offer their skills and experiences to assist individuals, families, groups and communities facilitate Healing, Growing, Changing and Learning.
09/20/2025
📢📢📢 Volunteer Opportunity: Become a Grief Support Facilitator!
Are you passionate about supporting others through grief? Bereaved Families of Nova Scotia is seeking compassionate volunteers to become peer support group facilitators. If you have personal experience with loss, facilitation skills, and a heart for helping others, we want to hear from you!
We are actively looking for facilitators across Nova Scotia, with an immediate need in:
📍 Antigonish | Southshore | Halifax | New Glasgow | Sydney
| Wolfville | Cheticamp | Kentville
This is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to guide and support individuals on their healing journey.
Interested? Email an “Expression of Interest” outlining your background, experience, and why you'd like to get involved to:
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We are thrilled to announce that this year we are hosting a special screening of “Saying Goodbye: Preparing for Death” for the 3rd annual Grief Matters festival! The screening is acting as a fundraiser for Hospice Halifax , with all proceeds going towards their wonderful efforts and programs.
Join us on September 20th as we showcase the second film in the When You Die Trilogy. Following the screening there will be a Q&A with Director Johanna Lunn and Social Work and Programs Manager Kaitlin Cantrell.
QEII palliative care unit offering cuddle beds for closeness when most neededPatients and their loved ones staying at the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s palliative care unit at the Victoria General site now have a unique opportunity.They can use new specialized hospital beds specifically designed t...
09/20/2025
NEW PROGRAM!!!!
Registration now open!!
Join us for our 8-week Su***de Loss Program offered in partnership with Roots of Hope. Led by facilitators, Kate Murray and Mary Hood who will offer you a safe space in a peer support setting to learn more of how to deal with your loss. You'll have the opportunity to share your story, receive the support and tools needed to help you begin to heal and rebuild your life.
🗓️ Program Dates: September 29th - November 17th
⏰ Time: Monday evenings, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
📍 Location: Virtual by Zoom ( link will be provided upon registration)
Registration is required to attend this program
Visit our website to learn more or to register: https://bfocb.ca/
Ph: (902) 564-6795 to learn more about this supportive program
👉 Please share this post to help someone you know who may benefit from this program.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE - WE CAN HELP!
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09/16/2025
NEW!!!
Grief Support for Chezzetcook area
Bereaved Families of NS, in partnership with the Well- Being Hub, Roots of Hope NS, and Eastern Shore Mental Health will be offering an 8-week Grief-Specific program to individuals who are dealing with the loss of a loved one to su***de.
Join us for our 8-week Su***de Loss Program. Led by experienced facilitators, Bev Cadham and Anita Rose, who both have personal experience with su***de loss, this program offers a safe space for peer support. You'll have the opportunity to share your story, receive the support you need, and begin to heal and rebuild your life.
🗓️ Program Dates: September 22nd - November 10th
⏰ Time: Tuesday evenings, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
📍 Location: Constituency Office, 6321 Nova Scotia
Registration is required to attend this program
Visit our website to learn more or to register: https://bfocb.ca/
Ph: (902) 564-6795 to learn more about this supportive program
👉 Please share this post to help someone you know who may benefit from this program.
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09/09/2025
08/02/2025
We received a message from a Nova Scotia Paramedic advising his disability case manager from WCB in Nova Scotia has advised him his therapy will be cut off soon ... and it is time he learned to "self manage" his PTSD symptoms on his own.
We didn't know that the disability case managers at WCB are experts on PTSD and mental health?
A disability case manager who has never seen the inside of a ambulance, police car, fire truck, prison etc. has zero business or credibility telling heroes what they do or don't need to heal from trauma they wouldn't even be able to imagine.
He even shared the message he received from his disability case manager word for word with us.
Little wonder people feel so ashamed when they struggle with mental health issues when they are being told to shake it off .... all so WCB can save money.
Please see below.
"Self manage your PTSD". 😆
Imagine telling someone with a serious physical injury to shake it off and "self manage".
1-2 hours of therapy a week to undo 30 years of being first responder?
4-8 hours of therapy a month ... all year round ... wouldn't even scratch the surface of the chaos any first responder has experienced in their career.
And now WCB wants to cut that as well?
Did WCB find a miracle cure to PTSD and trauma they haven't shared with the rest of the world?
Read any book about PTSD ... It is physical damage to the brain. In less of 4 years of therapy .... he's good to go home and figure it out? All on his own?
These are the same organizations who tell people to reach out for help when they need it. Then shame them into isolation for asking for help.
Yes, I can confirm after reading through the reports provided to me, that working towards a discharge date is reasonable.
Yes, we do support you going forward with regards to your workplace injury. In supporting you, it is important to provide you with the skill to be able to self-manage your PTSD. Through the reports received I have seen that you and (therapist name has been left out for confidential reasons) have been working of coping skills for your PTSD for some time. I do believe that it is important to be able to use these skills to help manage your day-to-day activities. For these reasons, I believe that transitions off of counselling is our next step.
06/08/2025
Tips to Help Your Child or Youth Transition from School to Summer
As the school year winds down, many families face the challenge of supporting children and youth through the transition to summer. Here are some tips to help your child or teen navigate this important change with confidence and ease.
Create Predictable Routines:
Summer often means less structure, which can be overwhelming for children. Establish a flexible but consistent daily routine to provide a sense of safety and stability, key ingredients in promoting mental wellness.
Celebrate Strengths and Achievements: Recognize your child’s growth this school year. This positive reinforcement builds confidence and resilience for the months ahead.
Keep Social Connections Alive: Encourage your child to maintain friendships and family bonds over the summer. Social support is essential to mental wellness, especially for youth navigating complex challenges.
Plan Meaningful Activities:
Engage your child in activities that spark joy, creativity, and learning—whether it’s nature walks, arts, or community programs. These factors contribute to a balanced and healthy summer experience.
Maintain Open Communication:
Check in regularly with your child about their feelings and experiences. Our commitment to “knowing you and being known by you” reminds us that listening is a powerful tool to foster trust and safety.
Access Support When Needed:
If your child struggles with the transition, remember that there are
professionals who can offer a continuum of evidence-based mental health services, from prevention and early intervention to specialized treatment tailored to the unique needs of children and youth.
(adapted from the George Hull Centre)
05/20/2025
Service providers please join us on May 28th for an overview around family law and family violence in Nova Scotia. Please RSVP as space is limited: 902-640-3044 or email at info@secondstory.ca
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Sweetgrass & Sage Counselling and Assessment Services
The therapists at Sweetgrass and Sage Counselling and Assessment Services can offer their skills and experiences to assist individuals, families, groups and communities facilitate Healing, Growing Changing and Learning.
Services are covered by most private insurance plans however, direct billing is not available. He also provides services through most major employee assistance plans; Health Canada First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) - Mental Health Counselling (MHC) Benefit and Indian Residential Schools - Resolution Health Support Program (IRS RHSP); Nova Scotian Department of Community Services Policy 75 programs; and the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Victim Services - Criminal Injuries Counselling Program. Cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard and Interact payments are also accepted.
