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🌿 Wandering Willow Counselling Solutions 🌿
Providing compassionate mental health services through evidence-based therapies and holistic wellness. Supporting your journey toward resilience and growth in Kamloops, BC, and online. Let resilience take root. 🌱

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03/01/2026

Caught this 🦌 moment on my walk today. You don’t often see a deer in therapy, but they are the ultimate masters of the nervous system.
Whether you’re in Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn, your body is just trying to protect you. These responses aren't glitches—they're survival. But sometimes, we need to remind our system that we are safe in the "here and now."
Take a breath with me:
✨ Inhale...
✨ Exhale...
✨ Get grounded.
Anxiety is a natural response, but it doesn't have to be your permanent state. Let’s normalize the nerves and find our footing together. 🌿

02/12/2026

There are no words that feel like enough today. 🌿

Our province is grieving the loss of children and community members in Tumbler Ridge. In a small town where everyone knows everyone, this is a weight no community should have to hold.

I want to remind you that collective grief and vicarious trauma are real. Your response is human, and it often shows up in ways we don't expect.

This weight may look like:
Emotional: Anger, numbness, deep sadness, or a desperate search for answers.
Physical: A tight chest, knots in your stomach, exhaustion, or feeling "on edge" (hyper-vigilance).
The Ripple Effect: A tragedy like this often acts as a mirror, triggering old grief or past traumas you’ve carried in your own life. It is normal for "unrelated" pains to surface right now.

If you find yourself reeling, please be extra kind to yourself. Look at the ground beneath your feet—the same earth that holds us all—and take one slow breath. We are all connected, and it is okay to be not okay- reach out💚

Resources for Support:
BC Mental Health Support: 310-6789 (24/7)
9-8-8 Su***de Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8
Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310 (Indigenous-led support)
BC Bereavement Helpline: 1-877-779-2223
KUU-US Indigenous Crisis Line: 1-800-588-8717

02/05/2026

Mental health isn't a destination; it’s a practice—and sometimes, that practice travels with you. 👣

We can think of vacations as places for us to run away from the noise, but learning that true wellness is about getting "in tune" rather than "tuning out." No matter where I am in the world, finding a community and a mat helps me navigate what's happening on the inside.

Last week's Hatha session in the Philippines reminded me that I can handle the "hold." Whether it’s a challenging pose or a tough day, the breath is always there to anchor us. Feeling stronger, clearer, and much more grounded.

Huge shout-out to .elnido for the guidance, the warm welcome, and the reminder that community has no borders. 🇵🇭✨

Taking these lessons with me until I’m back home! To anyone struggling today: remember to take it one inhale at a time. 🤍

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01/18/2026

If the world is feeling heavy right now, you aren’t alone. When things feel overwhelming, the best place to start isn’t by trying to get "somewhere" else—it’s by tuning back into your own body.

Take a deep breath. Feel the cold air. Check in with your five senses.
The discomfort we feel is real, and bringing awareness to it is a vital part of the process. You don't have to rush past it. Just for a moment, let yourself be exactly where you are.

Healing can happen with these small moments of presence and connection to the land. 🌿

Take a breath with me today.

01/08/2026

Finding Ground 🌿

On heavy days, remember: it is okay to not be okay. Finding a way forward often begins with small, intentional shifts rather than big leaps.

Simple ways to reset:

Breathe: Use your breath as a gentle anchor to the present.

Shift your space: Simply getting up, sitting down, or moving to a new spot can help shift your energy.

Connect: Reach out to a safe person or turn to the land for quiet support.

Healing and reconciliation are journeys. Whether you are connecting with others or finding stillness in nature, remember to be gentle with yourself.

Take a moment to check in with yourself today.

12/30/2025

As we move from 🌠2025 into 2026🌠, I wanted to pause and reflect.
This year held moments of regulation, connection, laughter, and tears — moving into a new space, spending more time in walk-and-talk and nature-based therapy, and holding space through both the hardest and most meaningful chapters of life.
It’s an honour to walk alongside you.
Wishing you a gentle new year — and if no one’s told you today, you are loved. 🌿

12/21/2025

Winter Solstice check-in 🌿
While I was out on my run today, I wanted to send a gentle reminder to pause for a deep breath in and out.
As the light shifts, so does our serotonin and overall energy. If you’re feeling a little slower, heavier, or more tender, that makes sense. Be gentle with yourself today.

12/17/2025

🏔️✨The holidays can make our grief feel overwhelming, like it’s spilling over. When your own heart feels too small to hold the weight of loss, remember that nature is a "big enough" container.

These mountains and this vast sky have plenty of room for all of your heavy emotions. You don’t have to carry it alone; let the land hold some of that weight for you today. How are you feeling in your journey today? 👇

12/16/2025

Holiday stress is officially hitting, right? Don't let the rush derail your well-being!

You don't need a mountain retreat to reset—you can do this in 60 seconds or less, right where you are:

Feel the Air: Step outside and just feel the cold air on your skin. 🌬️

Find Green: Look for the nearest tree or piece of greenery and notice its shape. 🌳

Sky Gaze: Look up at the sky for 15 seconds and let your perspective shift. ⬆️

This quick check-in is instant self-care. Give yourself the gift of a pause today!

12/14/2025

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is fundamentally rooted in healing, not re-traumatizing.

The Goal is Gentle Reprocessing
The goal of EMDR is to help you gently tune in to your mind and body to reprocess and reorganize memories. It's about trusting your natural ability to heal.

You might hear your therapist say, "Go with that."—that's the invitation to trust the process!

Consent is Key (Phase 1)
A crucial piece of ethical EMDR is education. Your therapist must fully educate you on:

What is happening in your brain.
How the Eight Phases work.
This ensures you have full consent and feel safe throughout the process. Knowing and understanding what is happening empowers your healing journey!

12/12/2025

Hello friends. 👋 Tonight, I’m embracing the quiet truth: Perfectionism is a myth.
We all wear masks sometimes, performing roles (consensual or unconsensual) to navigate the world. But if you are coming to therapy, remember there is zero need to be polished or flawless. Show up exactly as you are—unfiltered, unedited, and real. That is where connection and growth can happen. 🕯️

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Kamloops, BC
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