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Wolf Counselling Therapy provides counselling therapy services to people of all genders (ages 14+) with a specific focus on supporting men and boys (trans-inclusive) with our understanding of the unique challenges and pressures men and boys often face

12/12/2025

The holidays can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration, as well as busy, emotional, and overwhelming. If this season feels a little heavier than it looks on postcards, you’re not alone.

Amid the gatherings, expectations, and to-do lists, remember:
- You are allowed to slow down.
- You are allowed to set boundaries.
- You are allowed to rest.
- You are allowed to feel whatever you feel.

At Wolf Counselling Therapy, we see this time of year as an invitation to practice gentleness with yourself, with others, and with the moments that don’t go as planned.

Take time to breathe, check in with yourself, and reach out if you need support.
Your well-being matters during the holidays and every day.

Wishing you warmth, ease, and moments of joy this season.

11/25/2025

November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This is a time to remember lives lost, honour survivors’ courage, and renew our commitment to ending gender-based violence.

Gender-based violence takes many forms including physical, emotional, sexual, psychological, spiritual, and financial. Its effects can be deep and long-lasting, touching every part of a woman's life.

- 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime (World Health Organization)
- In 2023, worldwide approximately 51,100 women and girls were killed by an intimate partner or family member—about 140 lives every day (AP News)
- Yet only 40% of women ever seek help after experiencing violence (UN Women)

These are not just numbers, they represent human lives. Lives with stories, strength, and the need for care and support.

Today, we honour the resilience of survivors and stand with those still living in fear and silence. Change begins with awareness and with each of us choosing compassion and accountability.

If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, help is available.
In Nova Scotia, call 211 for 24/7 confidential support and resources.

11/20/2025

New research (2025) from the University of York shows that spending time in nature can improve mood and reduce anxiety in as little as 12 weeks with effects similar to short-term therapy.

Through green social prescribing, participants with mild to moderate mental health challenges were referred to nature-based activities like gardening, care farming, outdoor mindfulness, and creative sessions.

The findings were striking:
- People who connected actively with nature (e.g., planting, tending, caring) saw the greatest improvements in well-being.
- Longer involvement (9–12 weeks) led to greater gains in mood and lower anxiety.
- Shared experiences mattered too: connection with others in local, outdoor settings helped reduce loneliness and strengthen community.

Researchers say it’s not just about being in nature it’s about building a relationship with it. Whether through gardening, walking, or creating these activities nurture both individual and collective health.

Studies like this remind us that mental health care can take place in the garden, the park, or the local trail.

Reference:
University of York. "Nature-based activity is effective therapy for anxiety and depression, study shows." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 16 April 2025

11/11/2025

On Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of veterans and active members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Their commitment has safeguarded our freedoms and shaped our communities.

Remembrance is also about care. Not only for those we’ve lost, but for those who continue to carry the weight of their service. Many veterans and service members face invisible wounds: trauma, grief, and the ongoing adjustment to life after deployment.

Part of honouring their service is ensuring veterans and service members have the support they need for their mental well-being through connection, understanding, and access to care.

Today and every day, we remember and we commit to caring for those who’ve given so much.

11/06/2025

New research (Ribeiro et al., PLOS Mental Health, 2024) makes a clear case for taking a holistic approach to mental health treatment.

- Medication can help, but it’s only one piece.
- Lifestyle changes, community, psychotherapy, and creative expression are equally important.
- Mental health thrives when people are supported in their bodies, environments, and communities.

As the authors put it:
"It is time to strive towards a more naturalistic and benign approach to promoting mental well-being, by strengthening the connections to one’s own body, nature, and community."

Reference:
Sidarta Ribeiro, Ana P. Pimentel, Valter R. Fernandes, Andrea C. Deslandes, Paulo Amarante. It is time for more holistic practices in mental health. PLOS Mental Health, 2024; 1 (1)

10/31/2025

New research suggests that strong, supportive relationships may do more than lift our spirits: they may actually slow the body’s aging process.

A long-term study (2025) from Cornell University found that people who experience deeper and more consistent social connection across their lives—from loving parents in childhood to close friendships, community ties, and faith involvement in adulthood—show younger biological ages than their peers.

The study’s authors found that these lifelong bonds shape our biology by lowering inflammation and slowing cellular aging.

In other words, connection isn’t just good for your heart it’s good for your cells.

Staying connected is more than emotional self-care—it’s biological care. Every conversation, every shared laugh, every act of kindness adds up to shape not only how we feel, but how we age.

Reference:
Anthony D. Ong, Frank D. Mann, Laura D. Kubzansky. Cumulative social advantage is associated with slower epigenetic aging and lower systemic inflammation. Brain, Behavior,, 2025; 48

10/16/2025

We are proud providers of counselling therapy to Nova Scotian physicians and their families through the supportive programming offered by Doctors Nova Scotia and Family Plus.

Doctors dedicate themselves every day to caring for our communities. Through this collaboration, we’re honoured to offer a space where they and their loved ones can find care, healing, and support when they need it most.

Our services through this program include:
- Confidential counselling
- Support for stress, burnout, and life transitions
- Care for both doctors and their families

At Wolf Counselling Therapy, we highly value caring for those who care for us.

09/26/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate a huge milestone in our practice—Joe Savidge, MEd, RCT has officially completed his candidacy and is now a fully licensed Registered Counselling Therapist!

This accomplishment reflects years of dedication, compassion, and growth. Throughout his candidacy, Joe has consistently shown deep care for his clients, effectiveness in helping clients achieve their goals, and commitment to professional excellence.

Please join us in congratulating Joe on this well-deserved achievement!

08/27/2025

Chronic pain isn’t just physical—emotions matter too.
Research on ISTDP (Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) and EAET (Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy) shows that helping people process difficult, often unconscious feelings can lead to:

- Significant pain reduction
- Better mood & quality of life
- Improvements even in tough, long-standing chronic pain cases
- Healthcare cost savings through reduced medication use and return to work

In fact, studies suggest these emotion-focused therapies sometimes outperform CBT, the current gold standard for pain treatment.

The science is pointing to a powerful truth: addressing emotions can help heal the body.

References:

Brandon C. Yarns, Nicholas J. Jackson, Alexander Alas, Rebecca J. Melrose, Mark A. Lumley, David L. Sultzer. Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain in Older Veterans. JAMA Network Open, 2024; 7 (6): e2415842 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.15842

Abbass AA, Town JM, Kisely S. Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy for Pain. Journal of Anesthesiology & Pain Therapy. 2022;3(2):4-7

08/20/2025

Why is it so hard to forgive ourselves?

A new study released this month from Flinders University found that self-forgiveness is rarely a simple “just move on.” For many, guilt and shame linger because the memory feels fresh even years later.

Those who found self-forgiveness weren’t erasing the past. They still remembered the event, but the emotions were less intense and no longer in control of their lives.

What seemed to help was:
• Focusing on the future
• Accepting their limitations at the time
• Reconnecting with their values

For others—especially when they felt they’d failed someone they cared for, or had been hurt themselves—self-forgiveness was even more difficult.

The research reminds us: self-forgiveness is a process, not a moment. It takes time, reflection, and support.

You don’t have to go through it alone.

Reference:
Flinders University. (2025, August 11). Trapped in guilt and shame? Science explains why you can’t let go. ScienceDaily. Retrieved August 13, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250811104206.htm

08/12/2025

First designated by the UN in 2000 to promote awareness on issues related to youth, International Youth Day is a reminder that our communities thrive when young voices are included, valued, and heard.

Youth bring fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and the courage to challenge the way things have always been done. When we listen to, collaborate with, and elevate youth, we create a stronger, more connected future together.

06/26/2025

🌈 Happy Pride Month from all of us at Wolf Counselling Therapy.

As therapists, we are committed to creating a space where all identities are respected, affirmed, and celebrated—this month and always.

To our 2SLGBTQIA+ clients, community, and allies: You are seen. You are valid. You are worthy of care.

Whether you’re exploring your identity, healing from harm, or seeking affirming support, we’re here for you.

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2099 Gottingen Street , Suite 204 & 205
Halifax, NS
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm

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