Olive Tree Perinatal Support Services

02/08/2023

I am excited to be sharing some of my favourite mental health quotes in honour of Psychology month!

01/02/2023

New blog entry is published. Take a moment to read how trauma informed care is relevant to your perinatal experience.

10/26/2022

Breathing in fresh air at mid day. Autumnal colours. Quiet side street cafe. Mental wellness perfection.

10/13/2022

Check out my first blog post! This post tackles the tricky subject matter of difficult births, traumatic perinatal experiences and how trauma symptoms can impact the perinatal period. Good news though, there are protective factors and early interventions that can help.

https://olivetreeperinatalservices.com/blog

05/12/2022

Shining a 💡 on some of the language around gender based violence. I have seen the words used as a “joke”, as a “party theme” and to objectify people of a certain socio-economic status. This fosters an environment where women are not taken seriously, which puts their lives at risk.

04/27/2022

Big things tend to happen all at once! I am so happy to announce that I will begin seeing clients in person in May at Healing Spaces in I would also encourage anyone who is considering my services to check out my profile on Psychology Today.

03/30/2022

The website is now live! In person sessions will be available in Kamloops and Vancouver soon.

03/18/2022

If you are a new parent, healthy sleep is one way you can protect your mental health as you transition into the rhythm of your new role. Find the link at the bottom for safer sleep tips from Perinatal Services BC.

03/11/2022

Looking for research participants…

A research study at UBC-Okanagan

03/09/2022

Happy International Women's Day. If you are fortunate to have women in your life who lift you up, celebrate them! Today I celebrate all of the women, mothers, pregnant & birthing people, and those struggling with infertility for their strength, vulnerability, and resilience. In this global climate where woman have disproportionally affected by the pandemic and conflict, I remain inspired to continue to support women in their reproductive wellness.

02/28/2022

I agree! When we have healthy mama’s and babies, we have healthy communities. 💞 Congratulations Sturgeon Lake First Nation on this step.

For the first time in 50 years, a baby was born in Sturgeon Lake First Nation.

''Shirley Bighead, director at Sturgeon Lake First Nation Health Centre, said Wednesday's birth was a great day for Sturgeon Lake.

"We are rebuilding our nation, is actually what we are doing, because when we have healthy babies, healthy children, then we will have a healthy community," she said.''

http://ow.ly/hExG50I6a2x

02/23/2022

Did you know that people all over BC can reach out to Pacific Post Partum Support Society for help?

My oldest child just turned 10. This is hard to believe, because his babyhood and toddler years still feel so close. They were years that broke me in unexpected ways–forcing me to confront the dark corners of postpartum depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. The people closest to me say that ...

02/09/2022

Just completed my first Narrative Therapy training! I am so eager to put my skills to work with women experiencing perinatal depression, anxiety and trauma.

01/22/2022

Looking to expand your ability to regulate big feelings? Try the Stop Skill! It requires only 4 steps...

01/17/2022

Mindfulness Monday tip #2.

01/11/2022

As we wind down this evening, here is a mindfulness practice for you to try out this week.