Koa Counselling

02/27/2025

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This simple reframe blew my mind when I came across it during some professional training in my degree.

07/06/2024

Just want to share a few photos of my new office space

01/10/2024

Next Vision Board Workshop and Guided Imagery event has been scheduled! Jan. 25th, 6-8:30pm in Spaces, Innovation Centre. Link to Eventbrite for more info and tickets:

Are you ready to envision a new path in life? Do you want to clarify your goals and dreams? Here's your chance to create visual inspiration!

11/14/2023

Vision Board Workshop
2nd week of January—date TBD soon!
Includes: resources to help you figure out what your goals and priorities are, all materials, snacks, a photo printer, and guided meditation at the end.
In “Spaces”, Innovation Center (460 Doyle), Kelowna
$25
Limited spots, get on the list with birgit@koacounselling.com

10/29/2023

Depression is much more than being down or sad—it’s very real and debilitating. Presented here are a number of approaches to dealing with it.

From baboon hierarchies to the mind-gut connection, the path to defeating depression starts with understanding its causes.

10/12/2023

Are you ready to envision a new path in life? Do you want to clarify your dreams and goals?
Create visual inspiration for yourself at a Vision Board and Guided Imagery workshop!
Nov. 2nd 5:30-7:30, downtown Kelowna library, upstairs in classroom 1.
$45.
*** early bird discount: register by Oct. 29th for $30 ($15 discount)*** An extra $5 off each if you bring someone along ($25 each).
All materials provided.
Enjoy snacks, encouragement, a casual and fun evening.
Adults 18+
Registration and payments to birgit@koacounselling.com

09/09/2023

Water, tea, coffee (regular and decaf), granola bars and a phone charger in office for my clients 😊

08/03/2023

Sometimes humour helps us face our fears (I like to picture spiders with cute comical faces).

08/03/2023

Art | Virginia Frances Sterrett

07/18/2023

Our thoughts shape our reality, our story affects how we feel and move forward in the world. How often have you noticed that the exact same event is interpreted differently by different people?
Sometimes I like to play with my interpretation of events, to have "psychological flexibility" with my story and then observe how a different interpretation makes me feel differently. Even something as common as being cut off in traffic--I can choose to see the event as intentional and rude, or I can think the other person didn't see me, is elderly or is someone heading to an emergency. It doesn't change what happened, but it does change how I feel which in turn can affect my day going forward.
Here's a useful acronym regarding thoughts:
T=is is true? Is there another way to see it?
H=is it helpful to myself or others to see it this way?
I=is it inspiring? Will this thought inspire me to feel better or to take action?
N=is it needed or necessary? Is this something I can let go of if it isn't helping me?
K=is it kind? Compassion for self and others is a gift, and kind thoughts bring optimism and hope.

04/21/2023

03/12/2023

Exercise, vitamin D, omega 3s, sleep, and positive social experiences are vital to mental health.