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Living Bridges Therapy Collective

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Living Bridges Therapy Collective

Supporting people through loss and life change with holistic client-centered individual and family co

MISSION STATEMENT:
To offer a holistic, client centered approach to counseling, education, practical support and referral services for individuals and families of all ages, genders, faiths and cultures who are experiencing the effects of a loss of any kind in their lives.

02/02/2026

February is Black History Month, a time to honor Black history, resilience, and contributions, while also reflecting on how historical and systemic racism continue to shape mental health today.

Experiences of discrimination and racial trauma can contribute to increased stress, anxiety, and barriers to accessing care. At the same time, Black communities have long drawn on strength, cultural identity, and collective care as sources of healing and resilience.

At our counselling clinic, we are committed to ongoing learning, cultural humility, and providing affirming, culturally responsive mental health care this month and always.

01/31/2026

Uncomfortable feelings aren’t a sign that something is wrong with you. They’re part of being human.
Instead of pushing them away, try slowing down, naming what you feel, and reminding yourself: “I can sit with this.”

Emotions come and go even the hard ones.
You don’t have to do it alone.

01/29/2026

There is a lot of pressure, especially on social media and in healing spaces to turn pain into purpose, to extract meaning, gratitude, or growth from experiences that were deeply distressing or unfair. While growth can happen, it is not a requirement for healing, and it is never something trauma survivors owe anyone. Trauma is not a teacher. It is an experience that overwhelms the nervous system, disrupts safety, and often leaves lasting emotional and physiological impacts. Asking someone to “find the lesson” too quickly (or at all) can unintentionally communicate that their pain needs to be justified, reframed, or redeemed in order to be valid. It can also create shame when someone doesn’t feel stronger, wiser, or grateful afterward.

From a therapeutic perspective, healing begins with permission:
– Permission to name what happened without minimizing it
– Permission to grieve what was lost
– Permission to feel anger, sadness, confusion, or numbness
– Permission to say, “This hurt me, and it shouldn’t have happened”
Self-compassion is often far more healing than meaning-making. Learning to meet yourself with kindness, patience, and curiosity—rather than pressure—is what helps the nervous system settle and restores a sense of safety over time.

If meaning or growth eventually emerges, it should come organically, on your timeline, not as a demand placed on your pain. And if it never does, that does not mean healing hasn’t occurred. Sometimes healing simply looks like feeling more at home in your body, setting healthier boundaries, or no longer blaming yourself for what you survived.

You are allowed to heal without turning your trauma into a life lesson.
You are allowed to rest instead of reframe.
You are allowed to be human.

01/28/2026

Closing out January with mindful reflection, emotional check-ins, and self-compassion.

01/27/2026

Grief isn’t something to “get over.”
�It’s something to be held with care, compassion, and time.
�If you’re carrying loss, you don’t have to carry it alone.

01/26/2026

Depression is more than just feeling sad, it’s a complex mental health condition that can affect how a person thinks, feels, and functions day to day.

It doesn’t always look obvious. Many people continue working, caring for others, and showing up on the outside while struggling quietly on the inside.
Understanding depression helps reduce stigma, shame, and self-blame. It reminds us that depression is not a weakness or a personal failure, it’s a human experience, and support can make a meaningful difference.

Counselling provides a safe, confidential space to explore what you’re experiencing, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop coping strategies that support healing and resilience.
If you or someone you care about is struggling, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

01/23/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Julia Bronk to our clinic as a practicum student!

Drawing from relational, somatic, and strength-based approaches, Julia weaves thoughtful techniques to help clients reconnect with their inner selves, build resilience, and explore their life stories with clarity and care. She brings warmth, compassion, and a steady presence to her work and is deeply dedicated to creating meaningful change.

When she’s not in the counselling room, you’ll find Julia wandering the trails with her dog Malo and friends, curled up with a good book, playing board games, or spending time with family.

We’re so glad you’re here, Julia!

01/22/2026

Healing begins in the quiet places we often avoid. In the shadows of our thoughts and experiences live stories waiting to be heard, pain asking to be held, and strength waiting to be named. When we courageously turn inward with curiosity, compassion, and support we begin to see that the darkness is not something to fear, but something that shapes us. Within it, our resilience grows, our understanding deepens, and our light learns how to shine.

01/21/2026

Welcome, Jason!

We’re so excited to welcome Jason Englisch to our counselling clinic as a practicum student. Jason is naturally drawn to narrative therapy, guided by a deep respect for people’s stories, and is eager to develop their work through feminist and systems perspectives, honouring the broader social and structural influences on people’s lives, especially for marginalized communities.

Jason is a second-generation political refugee who grew up in the Sudeten German community of Tomslake, BC (Treaty 8 territory) and has called Kamloops, on the traditional and unceded territory of the Tkemlúps te Secwépemc, home since 2003.

Alongside their counselling journey, Jason can often be found traveling with a camera in hand, enjoying live music, discovering new food, or escaping to Vancouver and Gabriola Island whenever possible.

We’re grateful to have you with us, Jason

01/20/2026

Anxiety isn’t a sign that something is wrong with you.�It’s a sign that your nervous system has been working hard to protect you.

When anxiety shows up, it’s often because your body has learned to stay on high alert shaped by stress, pressure, or past experiences.

Understanding anxiety can be a powerful first step. When we learn how it works, we can begin to respond with patience, compassion, and effective support rather than self-criticism.

You deserve care, understanding, and tools that help you feel safer in your own body.

01/19/2026

We are pleased to welcome Darrah Hill to our clinic as a pre-licensure practicum student. Outside of counselling, Darrah enjoys playing games with family and friends, practicing yoga, playing guitar, and working on woodworking projects. These interests support balance, creativity, and presence in their day-to-day life and inform their thoughtful approach to clinical work.

We are glad to have Darrah join our team and look forward to the contribution they will make to our clinic and clients.

01/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Desiree Raposo, our new practicum student at the clinic!

Desiree brings valuable experience from her work at a Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, where she supported children, youth, and families through difficult and vulnerable times. This experience has shaped her approach to counselling, with a strong emphasis on safety, trust, and compassionate emotional support. We’re so glad to have her as part of our team!

Address

#1/618 Tranquille Road
Kamloops, BC
V2B3H5

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://livingbridges.ca/

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MISSION STATEMENT: To offer a holistic, client centered approach to counseling, education, practical support and referral services for individuals and families of all ages, genders, faiths and cultures who are experiencing the effects of loss or trauma of any kind in their lives.