Roots in Wellness

Roots in Wellness At Roots in Wellness, we strongly believe that each and every person has the potential to make important changes and live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

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Radical acceptance does not erase pain, but it can create space for steadiness, self-compassion, and clearer next steps....
04/23/2026

Radical acceptance does not erase pain, but it can create space for steadiness, self-compassion, and clearer next steps.

If you are in a season of change right now, you do not need to have it all figured out to keep going.

Jami supports individuals navigating life transitions by providing a compassionate space to explore the emotions, memories, and fears that may be emerging. Together, we can hold space to process these experiences, and consider what next steps may best support you in this season of change.

I am currently accepting new clients.

Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation today.

Email: jami@rootsinwellness.ca

Jami’s Booking Link: https://rootsinwellness.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/24

HealingJourney

04/22/2026

Accessing support shouldn’t feel out of reach 💛
�Our Affordable Therapy Program offers sessions starting at just $30 per hour with our compassionate intern therapists. Our affordable therapy team is committed to providing the same high standard of quality care at a fraction of the cost based on your financial needs, with virtual, in-person, or walk & talk sessions available.

Taking the first step can feel hard—but you don’t have to do it alone.

Reach out to book a consultation or visit their profiles to learn more.

Seasonal shifts don’t just change the weather—they can bring up old stories about our bodies, too 🌦️Here’s your reminder...
04/21/2026

Seasonal shifts don’t just change the weather—they can bring up old stories about our bodies, too 🌦️

Here’s your reminder: your body is allowed to change. What if this season wasn’t about changing your body, but changing your relationship with it?

A few gentle ACT-based anchors:

✨ Notice your thoughts, don’t get hooked
“I’m noticing I’m having the thought that my body isn’t good enough.”

✨ Let urges pass
You don’t have to act on every urge to compare or criticize.

✨ Make room for feelings
Discomfort can exist without running the show.

✨ Come back to your values
How do you want to feel this season? Let that guide you.

✨ Take small, meaningful actions
Wear the outfit. Go to the event. Be in the photo, your life is happening now.

Your body isn’t a project. It’s your home, in every season 🤍

Living with a chronic illness can be exhausting in ways others don’t always see: the ever-present “what ifs,” the pressu...
04/16/2026

Living with a chronic illness can be exhausting in ways others don’t always see: the ever-present “what ifs,” the pressure to push through, the emotional ups and downs, and the weight of grieving what may feel lost.

It can feel especially hard to reach out for support if you worry about burdening others, or when it seems like others expect you to put on a brave face.

We’d like to offer a gentle reminder that even if your struggles aren’t visible:

💛 They are real.
💛 They matter.
💛 You deserve a safe space to process them openly.

If you’d like support navigating the emotional side of chronic health challenges, we invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation with Lauren, one of our Intern Therapists. Email lauren@rootsinwellness.ca or visit our link in bio to book or find out more!

Anticipating a stressful situation can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, a little preparation can make a big difference.DBT...
04/15/2026

Anticipating a stressful situation can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, a little preparation can make a big difference.

DBT’s Cope Ahead skill helps you:

👉Anticipate what might come up.
👉Decide how you want to respond.
👉Practice handling it ahead of time.

Coping ahead doesn’t mean expecting the worst. Instead, it’s about creating a plan so you can feel steadier and more in control in the moment.

What’s one situation you might try this with in the week ahead?

Loneliness isn’t something to fix before you act.One small values-based step—sending a text, sitting in a shared space, ...
04/14/2026

Loneliness isn’t something to fix before you act.

One small values-based step—sending a text, sitting in a shared space, offering kindness—can happen with loneliness, not after it’s gone.

You don’t have to feel connected to move toward connection.

It’s easy to start measuring ourselves by how things turn out.Goals can give us direction and motivation, but they’re no...
04/13/2026

It’s easy to start measuring ourselves by how things turn out.

Goals can give us direction and motivation, but they’re not entirely within our control. Things like timing, other people, and life circumstances all play a role, no matter how much effort we put in.

When our sense of worth is tied only to outcomes, it can leave us feeling discouraged or questioning ourselves when things don’t go the way we hoped.

It can help to widen the lens a bit. To notice how you showed up, what mattered to you, and the ways you stayed aligned with that, even in small moments.

Those parts often get overlooked, but they count too.

Save this for days when things don’t go as planned 🌿

Conflict doesn’t ruin relationships, but the patterns we fall into during conflict can. 💔Dr. John Gottman calls these pa...
04/08/2026

Conflict doesn’t ruin relationships, but the patterns we fall into during conflict can. 💔

Dr. John Gottman calls these patterns the “4 Horsemen” because, like the horsemen of the apocalypse, they predict the end of something if nothing changes.

They are:
• Criticism
• Contempt
• Defensiveness
• Stonewalling

These usually show up when we feel hurt or overwhelmed and are often protective strategies our nervous systems learned at some point. 🧠

The good news: they are changeable! Healthy couples still argue. They just learn how to handle conflict in a way that repairs connection. 🤝

Which of these patterns do you notice most in yourself during conflict?

Emotional avoidance is something most of us do without even realizing it.When a feeling is uncomfortable or overwhelming...
04/07/2026

Emotional avoidance is something most of us do without even realizing it.

When a feeling is uncomfortable or overwhelming, it makes sense that our minds look for ways to move us away from it. We might distract ourselves, stay busy, overthink, or shut down a bit. These responses often help in the moment.

Over time though, avoiding feelings can make them feel bigger, or harder to understand when they come back.

Sometimes the shift is very small. Noticing what you’re feeling. Naming it. Letting it be there for a moment without needing to fix it.

Therapy can offer a space to practice this, at your own pace, with support.

Save this for when you notice yourself reaching for distraction 🤍

When did you stop playing?Somewhere between responsibilities, productivity, and “being an adult,” play often gets left b...
04/06/2026

When did you stop playing?

Somewhere between responsibilities, productivity, and “being an adult,” play often gets left behind. But it turns out—play isn’t just for kids.

Research shows that play as adults can reduce stress, boost creativity, strengthen relationships, and support overall well-being

Play invites us out of our heads and back into the present moment—into curiosity, laughter, and connection.

It doesn’t have to be structured or productive.
It can be messy, spontaneous, and just for you.

✨ Go outside
✨ Try something new
✨ Revisit what once brought you joy
✨ Let yourself be a beginner again

You don’t have to earn play.
You’re allowed to enjoy your life.

Spring has a way of waking everything up. More light, more colour, more noise outside.☀️Which makes it a surprisingly go...
04/02/2026

Spring has a way of waking everything up. More light, more colour, more noise outside.☀️

Which makes it a surprisingly good time to actually pay attention.

Mindful walking is simpler than it sounds. It’s just noticing what’s already there while you move through it: the temperature on your skin, the sounds layering on top of each other, the way your body feels mid-stride.

Research shows that combining mindfulness and walking in this way can offer our nervous systems a real chance to downshift.

You don’t need a whole routine. Even five minutes outside with your phone in your pocket counts.

Next time you head out, just see what you notice.

Navigating grief through the rhythms of daily life can come with exhaustion—moments where even the smallest tasks feel h...
04/01/2026

Navigating grief through the rhythms of daily life can come with exhaustion—moments where even the smallest tasks feel heavy, and the world keeps moving when you need it to slow down.

Grief doesn’t follow a straight path. It shows up in quiet pauses, in unexpected waves, in the in-between moments of ordinary days. There’s no “right” way to carry it—only your way.

Be gentle with yourself as you move through it. Rest when you can. Reach out when it feels possible. Let small acts of care be enough.

You don’t have to hold it all alone. 🤍

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