Alive Counselling

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Events/Open_Ice_Panel_of_retired_NHLers_to_speak_about_men_s_mental_health_in_Kelowna/

A local brand and charity are teaming up for an important event in Kelowna next week. Okanagan Lifestyle and Third Space Charity will host Open.

09/18/2025

SO excited for this!! We did this panel a few a years ago & it has been reignited through connecting over our kids and hockey (gotta love the hockey world!). It’s such an honour to get to be a part of this. We had coffee today and it was so awesome, so real, such great stories shared, and many laughs. Come join us Tuesday Sep 23rd, it’s going to be a very special and memorable night!
Meet your moderator: Barb Egan ✨⁠
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Registered Clinical Counsellor, Founder of Alive Counselling, and former elite hockey player + coach, Barb is highly experienced and credentialed in both sport and mental health. She has a gift for creating honest, impactful conversations that make a real difference. We’re honoured to have her leading this panel. ⁠
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Open Ice: The Locker Talk We Need⁠
🗓 Tuesday, September 23⁠
⏰ 6:30–8:30pm | Doors 5:30pm⁠
📍 Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna BC⁠
🌟 VIP Pre-Event: 4–5pm at the OKGN Shop⁠
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🔗 Tickets available at the link in our bio.

09/17/2025

Super excited to have Andrew on this panel because not only has he been my son’s coach the last few years and getting to be on the ice with him, we are also teammates on a Urban Rec league multi sport team so I get see him as a coach and teammate 😂
Excited to highlight Andrew Ladd, longtime NHL forward and two-time Stanley Cup champion, as one of four retired NHL players taking the stage for the upcoming Open Ice mental-health panel.⁠
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Through the Ladd Foundation and 1616 initiative, Ladd now uses his experience with injuries and life after hockey to advocate for mental strength in youth sports. He’s coming to Open Ice ready to speak openly about resilience, purpose, and empowering the next generation.⁠
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Who’s this event for?⁠
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🏒Young hockey players + teams looking for a boost of confidence and motivation. ⁠
🌀Anyone navigating setbacks, transitions, or pressure in their own life⁠
🫱🏼‍🫲🏽Parents, coaches, and leaders who want tools to support the next generation⁠.
🪞People who may need to see themselves reflected in someone else’s journey ⁠
🫂And anyone who simply believes in the power of honest conversations in community about mental health.
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🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 23rd⁠
⏰ Time: 6:30–8:30pm | Doors open 5:30pm⁠
📍 Location: Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna BC⁠
🌟 VIP Experience: 4–5pm at OKGN Shop⁠
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🔗 Be part of the conversation, tickets at the link in our bio

09/16/2025

So excited to have fellow goalie & hockey parent of 4 on our panel!
Thrilled to highlight Mike Smith, longtime NHL goalie, as he joins us for the Open Ice panel; an evening of conversations on mental health.⁠
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After years chasing perfection in the crease, Smith has spoken openly about the battles that came with it. Now he’s sharing his story to shine a light on the mindset, balance, and resilience it takes to perform and to keep showing up in life.⁠
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Here’s the game plan:⁠
🌟 Kick things off with a VIP pre-event hang at the OKGN Shop, a chance to connect with all four retired NHL players in a more intimate setting. Plus, front row seats at the panel. *Limited VIP Exeperience tickets available. ⁠
🎤 Then we head to Mary Irwin Theatre for a panel discussion filled with vulnerability, courage, and tools to carry forward into everyday life.⁠
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It’s going to be real, powerful, and the kind of night that reminds us why these conversations matter so much.⁠
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🗓️ Tuesday, September 23⁠rd
⏰ 6:30–8:30pm | Doors 5:30pm⁠
📍 Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna⁠
🌟 VIP Experience: 4–5pm at OKGN Shop⁠
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🔗 Grab your tickets through the link in our bio!

09/16/2025

So excited to have Jordin on our Open Ice panel! A few years ago we did another mental health charity event titled “This is What Hope Looks Like” & have just loved getting to know his girls & through hockey & school community 🩵 So excited to have you all a part of this meaningful conversation event and excited for your documentary coming out Nov 1st too!
Honoured to introduce Jordin Tootoo, one of four retired NHL players taking the stage for the upcoming Open Ice mental health panel.⁠
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Tootoo, the first Inuk player in the NHL, has turned his personal journey through loss and addiction into a powerful message of hope. Tootoo comes to the panel ready to break the silence around mental health, share his story, and offer hope to anyone who may be struggling. ⁠
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Join us Tuesday, September 23rd, for an evening of real, unfiltered dialogue on mental health. Together, we’ll break down barriers and remind each other that it’s okay to feel, to struggle, to ask for help, and to keep going. Because when we see ourselves reflected in someone else’s story, we feel a little less alone in our own.⁠
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🗓️Tuesday, September 23rd⁠
⏰630-830pm | Doors open at 530pm⁠
📍Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna BC⁠
🌟 VIP Experience: 4-5pm at OKGN Shop ⁠
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🔗Tickets available at the link in our bio

09/16/2025

Very excited to have Wade back on the panel for this event! Wade was on our original panel a few years ago & I have loved getting to know and be on the ice with him and his girls since. He’s the real deal!
Proud to introduce Wade Redden, former NHL defenseman and Olympian, as one of four players hitting the stage for our upcoming Open Ice mental health panel.⁠
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As a top draft pick, Redden carried the weight of big expectations and later weathered some career setbacks. He is ready to bring his wisdom to the panel and speak openly about identity, transition, and the lessons hockey taught him about perseverance. ⁠
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👋 Want some face time with all the players? Grab a VIP Experience ticket to join us at the OKGN Shop for an intimate gathering, plus guaranteed front-row seats at the panel.⁠
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✨ Doors to Mary Irwin Theatre swing open at 5:30pm, come early and soak it all in. We’ll have some amazing vendors bringing activations and community energy: . Don’t miss the chance to connect, explore, and kick the night off right.⁠
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🗓️ Tuesday, September 23⁠rd⁠
⏰ 6:30–8:30pm | Doors 5:30pm⁠
📍 Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna⁠
🌟 VIP Experience: 4–5pm at OKGN Shop⁠
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🔗 Tickets available at the link in our bio.

09/15/2025

Meet Barb Egan, Founder & Owner of Alive Counselling!

Registered Clinical Counsellor | Approved Clinical Supervisor | Speaker

Barb founded Alive Counselling with the foundational beliefs:
🌿 We all have stuff & can benefit from counselling.
☕ We have a fantastic team of therapists to find the right fit for *you* & your unique needs--because the right fit with your therapist is the most important part!

With a unique background as an elite athlete & coach, Barb specializes in mental health and mental performance for athletes, coaches, & teams. She is a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), bringing together both clinical and performance-based tools to help clients thrive on and off the ice/field.

As a wife and mom of 4, Barb also brings deep personal and professional insight to perinatal and postpartum mental health, faith-based counselling, and relationship and family work.

She is a respected speaker, most recently speaking at the Global Congress of Sport at Baylor University, on Team Culture, Trauma-Informed Care for Athletes, Rhythms of Rest, & Mental Toughness.

Barb works with:
- Athletes, teams, coaches, and performers
- Women preparing for birth, Moms and parents navigating motherhood and Postpartum, Loss
- Couples, families, and individuals
- Clinical Supervision
-Christian Counseling
- Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression
- Trauma-Informed Care

Whether you're seeking clinical supervision, mental performance support, or counselling that meets you where you are, Barb brings compassion, clarity, and lived experience to every session.

She believes in evidence-based, personalized, & practical strategies to support your growth.

Barb is currently accepting new clients online.
🌐 www.alivecounselling.com
📧 barb@alivecounselling
� 778-215-4020

09/10/2025

Excited to interview thes 4 friends and NHL players Tuesday September 23rd and would love for you to join us!

https://www.thirdspacecanada.org/events-2

09/09/2025

Špela Grašič, RCC is currently about to head on maternity leave and embracing this beautiful new season of life 🌿

Špela is a deeply attuned and thoughtful therapist, well-known for her work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating OCD, academic stress, trauma, perfectionism, and emotional regulation. She offers an affirming, calm space where clients feel seen, supported, and strengthened in their healing journey.

✨ Areas of Expertise:
✔️ Teens, Young Adults & Adults
✔️ OCD & Academic Stress
✔️ Intergenerational Trauma
✔️ Perfectionism & Shame
✔️ Self-Injury, Anxiety & Depression
✔️ Emotional Regulation

Špela is not currently accepting new clients, but you can join her waitlist to be contacted when she returns to practice.

📧 Email: hello@alivecounselling.com

🌐 www.alivecounselling.com