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CCP is a Collaborative Practice devoted to helping you take care of your mental health.

22/08/2025

Did you know that therapists often work to help people feel more at ease physically? Therapy isn't always just focussed on thoughts, story telling and processing experiences.

When clients are ready, we can work to help individuals identify how they feel in their physical bodies. We help people recognize and understand their nervous system, what it tries to communicate to us now and in the past. Through various modalities therapists are trained to work through things like trauma, eating disorders and panic by using strategies that include working with both the body and mind.

Because everyone deserves to know what it feels like to feel at ease 💙

Happy Friday everyone.

# mentalhealthawareness

20/08/2025

I’m “off” this week and it’s felt like those rare 2-hour breaks at work where I think I can tackle everything.

I was going to see all the people I’ve been missing. Do all the things my kids haven’t done this summer.
Get caught up on work etc.
But, life continues “lifing” right, Shelagh;)

On the road while driving to a quick cottage trip this weekend, I explained to my kids the concept of saying “thank you” instead of “sorry”.

“Thank you for sitting with me when I was sad.” instead of “Sorry I made you help me when I needed it”

“Thank you for turning down the radio.” instead of “Sorry for asking.”

A reframe I’ve tried to adapt in my life as an adult surrounded by women apologizing for existing ☺️

This car ride also included a lesson on what the patriarchy is, how politics impact rep sports and the difference between being an empath and learning to be thoughtful.

There are many worse car conversations, no?! 😉

To summarize, thank you to every person who understands the shifts I’m making and the direction I’m headed.

I sincerely appreciate it.

15/08/2025

Okay, it's time.

Take 20 seconds and check in with yourself.
Send this to someone who needs you know needs to do the same.

We are better together, folks. Be kind and check in on the ones you love, it makes a difference.

Happy Weekend!!

14/08/2025

The sandwich generation, according to my Instagram stats; includes most of you who follow me here.

The group of people who are generally around their 40s to 50s who are taking care of both their kids and their parents. Being pulled in both directions, they generally feel like they are failing in both ways. The group who doesn’t have time for themselves and who are having silent breakdowns in their car before heading into the house for shift number 2.

“Caught between generations. Generation X women, born between 1965 and 1980, find themselves in a unique position. Sandwiched between the larger, more vocal Baby Boomer and Millennial generations, they often feel overlooked and misunderstood. This “middle child” status has led to a sense of invisibility and neglect, both culturally and economically.

Unrealized promises. Gen X women were raised with the mantra “you can have it all,” but many are discovering in midlife that this promise was largely unfulfilled. They were the first generation to be told from birth that they could achieve both career success and family fulfillment, only to find that balancing these aspirations is far more challenging than anticipated. This disconnect between expectations and reality has led to widespread feelings of disappointment and anxiety among Gen X women.”

To the group who statistically will find it hardest to reach out for help, please know you’re not alone. The weight you’re carrying can feel a bit lighter if you can let some of it off your chest. Talking to someone and getting support around the stress, fatigue, anger and trauma this stage of life brings up is essential.

Can’t wait for another round of caring for carers, I think we could fill a stadium.

12/08/2025

When a client shares a quote that just fits.

❤️

10/08/2025

Almost every morning, I scroll with my morning coffee 🤯 quickly past posts on this account from the wellness industry and think to myself, “that is so unrealistic.”

This morning I thought to myself, I really hope people know that most of what’s posted on here is geared towards people with a boat load of privilege that allows them to engage in said wellness practices.

Privilege of a support system, a partner, age, race, gender, time, space, energy, health, (physical and mental), financial security, weight etc.

As a very privileged woman, 99% of the stuff I see is not doable for me at this stage in my life. If I wasn’t able to critically view this s**t, I would likely feel like crap about myself.

So, my Sunday morning rant for anyone who is still reading is this; even if some of the most “simple” tasks being suggested here to ‘change your life’ are the furthest thing from that for most.

You’re not broken, lazy, hopeless or failing if you can’t do them right now.

I will now go about my day following the ten step protocols I’m supposed to in order to raise my kids without telling, get enough protein, calm my nervous system, be one with nature while being assertive, saying no and quickly meal prepping. 🫣

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08/08/2025

A timely reminder of my why.

It’s a long one.

If you’re interested in learning more about our vision and our values here please reach out.

07/08/2025

“Client and therapist rapport and connection is paramount when someone is new to getting help. Once we have built this and I have allowed clients to see they can trust me in a judgement-free zone is then where our work can begin. I focus on only going as fast as the client is ready to go. Sometimes we are talking about hard stuff, and we will only proceed at a pace that is permissible by you.

A kiddo once told me “Jenn, I am tired today and you are not getting a lot out of me today”. I felt fortunate for this kiddo to have advocated how deep she was willing to go in that day’s session with me. This self-advocacy helped set our agenda and allowed me to understand what she needed from me that session, and how I could be of best support to her. The client voice is very important to me.”
Jennifer Josiak, Registered Psychotherapist

Thank you, Jenn for providing our clients with such careful and professional treatment. We’re so grateful to have you.

05/08/2025

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01/08/2025

It's safe to say nature pics are the theme for the team this summer.

What we do when we're not sitting across from you💙

Heres to August being slower, cooler and full of ✌️🏼

30/07/2025

I very rarely open this can of worms because it’s far too hard to capture the complexity of this topic in one post. That being said, we have been inundated with more and more pain coming from disconnection, dissatisfaction and the unrest people are feeling in their bodies.

In this time of weight loss medications, crisis all over the world and the relentless pursuit of thinness that surrounds us all; it’s no wonder people are feeling and holding so much shame in their bodies.

I said to Marcia yesterday during one of our meetings “It sounds like this person needs to do far more to show themself some care and this is what she’s associated with feeling better.” (About one of the many folks we see who have equated weight loss with feeling better and being more worthy).

This work is complex.
It requires vulnerable conversations, patience, trust and compassion.

Your body isn’t the problem.
As says above, once we can let go of the desire to be less, we can begin to more comfortably ease into what’s natural.

We are here when you’re ready. Hard conversations are our thing;)

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http://www.carlycrawfordfyvc.com/

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Carly Crawford, Psychotherapist

My name is Carly Crawford and I created "Find Your Voice Counselling" because I am passionate about helping individuals battling eating disorders. As someone who struggled with mental illness, I faced great challenges when it came time for me to get help. For this reason I have devoted my work to supporting those in need. Keep up to date for information on support groups, events and workshops.