Ingersoll Wellness Hub

02/08/2026

ALL FEELINGS ARE WELCOME
Ingersoll Wellness Hub is a collaborative team of therapists offering care for adults, couples, youth, and children in a safe, supportive space.

Contact us at info@ingersollwellness.ca
or (226) 698-7873 to get started.

02/08/2026

It’s been a LONG 18 months of renovation here at The Hub and truly a labour of love. These walls (and footings, posts, beams, floors, doors, and EVERYTHING YOU SEE!) were fully renovated by the hands and hearts that reside here. If you ever stopped to say “hi” whist Melanie was covered in soot and plaster dust - thank you for helping us keep our spirits up along the way!

Stay tuned to learn more about our amazing clinicians and their offerings. This place is magic, and we hope you’ll agree, the work was SO worth it! ❤️

02/08/2026

Emotions aren’t proof that someone “did something wrong.”
They’re not a report card on another person’s behaviour.
Emotions are information about what’s happening inside of you.

They come from your needs, your experiences, your triggers, your fears, your past… and how your brain is interpreting what’s happening in the moment.

Two people can be in the exact same situation and feel completely different things — because they’re filtering it through different life experiences.

This doesn’t mean your emotions aren’t valid.
They absolutely are.

But it does mean that before we blame someone else for how we feel, it’s worth pausing and asking:

💭 What is this emotion trying to tell me?
💭 What story am I attaching to what just happened?
💭 What do I need right now?

When we start viewing emotions as internal signals instead of external accusations, communication changes… and so do relationships.

We are here for support:
Amanda McCooeye, RSW - amanda@ingersollwellness.ca
Miss Jane, RP - jane@ingersollwellness.ca

02/06/2026

Dear Teenagers,

Social media can make high school look like it’s supposed to be the best time of your life.
Prom photos, big friend groups, winning teams, parties, relationships… it can feel like everyone else is living this amazing life while you’re just trying to get through the day.
But let me tell you something real:
A lot of people are struggling behind the scenes. A lot of teens feel lonely, anxious, left out, or like they don’t fit in. You’re not the only one, even if it feels like you are.
And also… high school is not the peak of your life.
It’s not the best it will ever get.
It’s just one part of your story.
If things are hard right now, that doesn’t mean they’ll always be hard.
If you feel like you don’t belong right now, that doesn’t mean you never will.
Your today is not your forever.
Keep going. You have so much life ahead of you. 💛

If you need to connect with someone in confidence, reach out:
Amanda McCooeye, RSW - amanda@ingersollwellness.ca
Miss Jane, RP - jane@ingersollwellness.ca

01/26/2026

It’s hard not to take it personally—but try to remember that your teen’s moods aren’t a reflection of your parenting. ❤️

Irritability, withdrawal, and eye-rolling are usually signs of an overwhelmed nervous system, not a lack of respect or appreciation.

When you stay calm and regulated, you’re showing them how to manage big emotions. Over time, that steady presence makes a difference—and you’ll begin to see a shift in their behaviour.

Perspective from your Therapist's
Amanda McCooeye, RSW amanda@ingersollwellness.ca
Miss Jane, RP jane@ingersollwellness.ca

01/14/2026

A Therapist's Perspective

Connecting with teens starts when we loosen our grip on control and hierarchy.
Today’s teens are growing up in a world very different from the one we knew—and they need parents who are willing to listen before leading.
When we approach our teens with an open mind, genuine curiosity, and a listening ear, we send a powerful message: you matter.
Listening without judgment, trying to understand their perspective, and responding with empathy creates safety.
When teens feel safe to share, express, and be themselves, respectful connection grows—and connection is where influence lives.

Connect with us!
Jane@ingersollwellness.ca
Amanda@ingersollwellness.ca

01/13/2026

Wise words and a valuable perspective from our beloved child and youth therapist, Miss Jane ❤️

Parenting in 2026: A Therapist’s Perspective
 
Parenting in 2026 can feel overwhelming. Families are balancing technology, busy schedules, emotional stress, and growing expectations.  All while trying to stay connected to their children and youth.

From a therapeutic lens, a few things matter most:
 
* Connection over perfection: Children and youth don’t need perfect parents; they need emotionally available ones. Repairing after conflict is more important than avoiding it.

* Emotional safety: Helping children and youth name and express feelings builds resilience and reduces anxiety over time.

* Boundaries with compassion: Consistent limits paired with understanding help children and youth feel secure, even when emotions run high.

* Support for parents too: Parenting is demanding. Needing support is not a failure, it’s part of healthy caregiving.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.
The Child and Youth Team at INGERSOLL WELLNESS HUB are here to help, supporting children, teens, and caregivers as they grow through the challenges of today’s world.   Reach out to Amanda McCooeye – amanda@ingersollwellness.ca (teens and young adults)
Miss Jane Martin jane@ingersollwellness.ca  (child, youth and parents)

01/12/2026

Welcome to the team Amanda!! We can’t wait to welcome you and Miss Jane to our warm and comfy new space. ❤️

Ingersoll - this therapy dynamo is known locally as the “teen whisperer” for good reason. Amanda comes to us with an extensive background working with youth and young adults! We are so lucky to gain such a valuable therapeutic provider to our community. 😍😍😍

Amanda will be in office at The Ingersoll Wellness Hub starting February 1!

We Are Moving! 🎉
Miss Jane and I are excited to share that we’ll be relocating to a new space on February 1, 2026!
You’ll now find us at the Ingersoll Wellness Hub, where we’ll continue offering the same exceptional services to children, youth, young adults, and families—just in a brand-new space.
📞📧 You can reach us by phone or email at
jane@ingersollwellness.ca
amanda@ingersollwellness.ca

01/11/2026

The cat is OFFICIALLY out of the bag!!! As we eagerly approach the end of our major renovation, moving into our fresh new space will mean the addition of several outstanding new team members!

In a wonderful turn of fortune for Ingersoll, two of our new practitioners will be Miss Jane and Amanda McCooeye - a child and youth dream team who are well loved already by the Oxford County community.

We can’t wait to welcome new child and youth clients to this space - rumour has it, Miss Jane will have space for some fun new equipment, such as a sensory swing!

With change comes growth. I’m so excited to share a big update! Beginning FEBRUARY 1st, 2026, I will be moving from Journey Well office to the Ingersoll Wellness Hub I can’t wait to welcome clients into this beautiful new space, designed to feel warm, calm and supportive as we continue our work together. This move begins an exciting new chapter, and I’m truly looking forward to what’s ahead. If you’d like to connect, book a session, or learn more, please reach out by email at 📧jane@ingersollwellness.ca Thank you for being part of this journey. I’m excited to see you in my new space! 💛

01/07/2026

🧠 Ever heard of the insula?
The insula is a small but powerful part of the brain that helps us notice what’s happening inside our bodies — emotions, sensations, hunger, pain, anxiety — and decide what’s important.

For many neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD, the insula often works differently:
✨ Body sensations can feel very intense (or hard to notice until extreme)
✨ Emotions are often felt in the body before words are available
✨ Sensory input can become overwhelming quickly
✨ Everything can feel urgent, important, or “too much” at once

This isn’t a flaw.

It’s a different nervous system experience.

🧠 This is where Brainspotting can be especially supportive.
Brainspotting works bottom-up, helping the brain and body process experiences without needing to explain or relive them in words. By gently accessing where the nervous system is “stuck,” it supports regulation in areas like the insula — where body sensations and emotions meet.

💛 For many neurodivergent clients, this means:
• less overwhelm
• improved emotional regulation
• clearer awareness of body signals
• relief without having to “figure it all out” cognitively
Your nervous system isn’t broken.
It’s communicating.

If you're interested in exploring more, therapist Cindy is currently accepting new clients: https://www.ingersollwellness.ca/cindy

09/29/2025

Ingersoll, we’ve got bouquets for days!! $10 bouquets at 4 King st E - I’m thinking the gardens are flush enough that we’ll be stocked all week!

09/15/2025

Special delivery!! We have some lovely homegrown bouquets outside of the Ingersoll Wellness Hub today for $10 each!

Come pick one up at 4 King st. E - there are 11 left as of 3:00pm! 🥰