Brightside Integrated Health

11/13/2025

Ooof. Jimmy sure has a knack for calling it like it is.

Brightside therapists are ready to support you through your healing journey. Not sure which therapist is right for you? Why not book a free 15-minute consultation?

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11/11/2025

Today we remember and pay respect to those who fought for our country and died for our freedom.

11/08/2025

Brightside Integrated Health is excited to welcome our newest Team Member AND introduce a new service to our menu!☀

Jennifer Jamieson is a licensed Acupuncturist and graduate of Autumn Institute of Health in Lower Sackville. She is a member of the Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of Nova Scotia.

Acupuncture is a healing therapy that has been cultivated for thousands of years and is rooted in East Asian Medicine. Acupuncture supports the smooth flow of qi—the vital life force that animates and sustains the body and spirit. When qi becomes blocked or stagnant, it can lead to discomfort, tension, or emotional unease. This stagnation may arise from stress, injury, unresolved emotions, or lifestyle imbalances, and is understood as a root cause of many disharmonies in the body-mind-spirit system.

Through the gentle insertion of fine, sterile needles at specific points along the body’s channels, acupuncture works to disperse stagnation, restore balance, and activate the body’s innate healing response. This approach combines ancient wisdom with modern care, helping to relieve pain, reduce stress, improve sleep, and support overall wellness. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and health goals.

Want to book with Jennifer?
📞902-444-1015
📧info@brightsidehealth.ca
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11/06/2025

We love when our practicum students/counselling interns take the initiative to offer psycho-educational groups and presentations to our community!🫶

Please join Fireside Counselling interns, Meghan Josey and Nicole Baldwin for their presentation: Managing Isolation and Loneliness, happening Saturday, December 6th, at 10:45am at the Woodlawn Public Library Halifax Public Libraries:

"It can be difficult to stay connected, especially during the winter season. Join us for an educational presentation on the toll loneliness and isolation can have on your mental and physical health. We will discuss practical strategies to combat these impacts and strengthen connections to your personal well-being, along with those around you."

https://brightsidehealth.ca/fireside/

11/04/2025

Are you an amazing Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker or a Naturopathic Doctor, who is looking for a new home for your full-time, or part-time practice? ☀

Brightside Integrated Health is a multi-disciplinary mental health and wellness clinic that strives to offer an elevated experience for our clients, as well as an excellent working environment for our team. The clinic is centrally located at 250 Baker Drive in Dartmouth, with plenty of free parking. The vibe is clean, bright, relaxed and comfortable. We boast an amazing support staff, a compassionate and professional team of practitioners, and owners who are are onsite and supportive!✨

Does this sound like we might be a good fit? Want to learn more?
Please email our clinic manager, Lauren, at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca.
https://brightsidehealth.ca/

Brightside Integrated Health offers mental health counselling, trauma counselling, corporate services, massage, naturopathy and nutrition.

11/03/2025

Have you ever wondered why your therapist take notes during your sessions? Here are a few reasons:

Documentation: this may include the date, time, length of session, and information for the next appointment scheduled. Therapists are required by their respective licensing body to keep accurate documentation of their therapy sessions, in case they ever came into question.

Key points: these are things that your therapist considered to be particularly significant and may want to revisit, or possibly dig a little deeper into, to help you identify patterns, and to help progress toward your healing and individual goals for therapy.

Summary: this includes the main points of your session, how it ended, and what recommendations or homework was given. This allows your therapist to pick up where you left off, without too much backtracking.

Feeling ready to start working with a therapist?
Have some questions about which therapist might be right for you?
Contact Brightside Integrated Health today!
https://brightsidehealth.ca/

10/28/2025

Hobbes wanted to show you his festive new haircut!👻🎃
Thanks Rainie!

Groomed by Rainie

10/25/2025

Are you an amazing psychologist who is looking for the perfect home for your private practice?

Brightside Integrated Health is an established multi-disciplinary mental health and wellness clinic, located in Dartmouth. We employ a holistic and collaborative approach to mental health, recognizing the mind-body-spirit connection regarding healing and overall health. We are currently seeking a registered psychologist to join us and to act as a second clinical team lead.

Our ideal candidate has at least 5 years’ experience as a therapist working with trauma, is proficient with assessments, enjoys working with children and has a warm and personable demeanor to mesh well with our team and provide the best experience for our clients.

Some of the benefits of joining Brightside’s Team of therapists and practitioners:

⭐️A central location with plenty of free parking
⭐️A locally owned business with owners who prioritize people over profit
⭐️A therapist-owned practice with on-site support
⭐️A warm and relaxed clinic atmosphere
⭐️A window office that is furnished comfortably
⭐️Fantastic colleagues and a healthy work culture with high morale
⭐️Monthly team collaboration and peer support meetings
⭐️Full administrative support
⭐️Monthly advertising and social media
⭐️Established referral contracts (VAC, WCB)
⭐️Flexible work schedule options
⭐️Options for in-person, virtual, or “walk and talk” therapy
⭐️A competitive split rate as a self-employed contractor
⭐️Signing and retention bonuses
⭐️Health benefits (Blue Cross)
⭐️Financial support for professional development/training
⭐️Practicum students to assist with research, running groups, etc.

For more information about our practice, please visit www.brightsidehealth.ca. Please email your cover letter and CV to Lauren Brady at laurenb@brightsidehealth.ca. We look forward to meeting you!

Brightside Integrated Health offers mental health counselling, trauma counselling, corporate services, massage, naturopathy and nutrition.

10/22/2025

It's ok to feel this way sometimes, but if it is becoming more frequent or hard to come out of, you might need some support. Brightside's team of compassionate therapists are here to help!

Free 15 minute consultations are available, to help you find the right therapist for you.

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Art credit: Woodland Ghost Art

10/03/2025

There is still time to register for this small group, which will be educational, supportive and relaxed.

Join Brightside therapist, Constanze Vieler, MSW, RSW and Fireside counselling intern, Nicole Baldwin, BSW, RSW for a six-week series tailored to parents who are navigating and supporting their children through the teenage years and want to hone their parenting skills and learn new strategies for connection during this interesting and sometimes challenging stage of development!

Where: Our lovely clinic at 250 Baker Drive, Unit 222
When: Starting Thursday, October 9th at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Price: $300.00 for the 6-week series
How to register: By calling 902-444-1015 or email info@brightsidehealth.ca
https://brightsidehealth.ca/

10/02/2025

If you are a practicum student interested in a placement, or a potential client in need of affordable counselling, please hop on over to Fireside Counselling's page!🔥