Trauma and Stress Counselling

10/27/2025

🌤️Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

When the days grow shorter and darker, many people feel their mood fade too.
If you’ve been feeling tired, unmotivated, or withdrawn as the seasons change — you’re not alone.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real, research-backed form of depression linked to reduced daylight, disrupted sleep, and low energy. It’s more than “winter blues,” and the good news is — it’s treatable.

Evidence-based approaches like light therapy, CBT, and gentle lifestyle shifts can help you feel more balanced and energized again.

At Trauma and Stress Counselling, our counsellors use a directive, compassionate approach — combining CBT, mindfulness, and supportive strategies to help you manage SAD, rebuild motivation, and find light again, even in darker months.

You don’t have to go through this season alone.
✨ Reach out today to book a session and learn tools to lift your mood and energy.

🔗 Read our new blog post on Seasonal Affective Disorder here: https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/seasonal-affective-disorder-symptoms-treatment-strategies/

Find hope and balance through light therapy, CBT, and expert support for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

10/19/2025

Everyone deserves support. At Trauma and Stress Counselling, we offer affordable counselling to help you heal, grow, and find balance — no matter where you are on your journey. 💚

Book your session today and take the first step toward feeling better.
👉 https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/

10/19/2025

Fair Fighting in Couples: Arguing Without Hurting Each Other

Conflict is normal — but how you argue can make all the difference. Fair fighting helps couples express their feelings, stay respectful, and strengthen emotional connection instead of damaging it. 💞

✨ Learn how to:

Communicate clearly without blame
Stay calm and focused during disagreements
Resolve conflict with empathy and understanding

Healthy communication builds trust and closeness. If you and your partner are struggling to find balance, couples counselling in Langley can help.

👉 Read our latest article: https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/fair-fighting-in-couples-langley/

10/10/2025

In a Fast World, Choose Stillness: Honour Your Mental Health
October 10th - International Mental Health Day

Life moves fast — meetings, deadlines, family, endless scrolling. Somewhere in the rush, we forget to pause. Today, we invite you to slow down, breathe, and remember: your mind deserves care too.

This International Mental Health Day, take a gentle moment for yourself.
✨ Pause.
✨ Breathe.
✨ Reconnect with what matters.

Small acts of self-care — a short walk, mindful breathing, or talking to someone you trust — can help you find balance again.

At Trauma and Stress Counselling, our experienced counsellors are here to help you navigate stress, anxiety, and trauma with compassion and care. You don’t have to do it alone. 💛

👉 Read our latest article:
https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/choose-stillness-honour-your-mental-health/

10/05/2025

What else, if not Gratitude?

Gratitude doesn’t just make others feel good — it changes us too. Research shows gratitude reduces stress, boosts happiness, improves sleep, and even supports heart health. 🧠💓

✨ Simple ways to practice gratitude:

Write 3 things you’re thankful for each day
Say thank you out loud to someone who matters
Pause and notice one good thing in your daily routine

Today, take a moment to do something kind AND reflect on what you’re grateful for. Small actions create big ripples. 🌊

👉 Read more about the life-changing perks of gratitude here: https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/perks-of-gratitude-benefits-and-practices/

Discover the mental, physical, and emotional benefits of gratitude and simple ways to practice it every day.

09/30/2025

🧡 Today, on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour survivors and remember the children who never returned home.

The legacy of residential schools continues to impact mental health across generations—through trauma, loss, and resilience.

Healing is possible when we listen, learn, and support culturally safe, trauma-informed care. Together, we can walk the path of reconciliation and wellness.

09/27/2025

09/19/2025

🌿 Your Mind and Body Are Deeply Connected 🌿

Did you know that stress, anxiety, and depression can silently fuel physical illnesses like heart disease, IBS, chronic pain, and even immune dysfunction? 🧠➡️❤️

Recent research shows that our mental health directly impacts hormones, inflammation, and even how our gut works. The good news? There are proven strategies — like mindfulness, CBT, exercise, and sleep — that protect both emotional and physical health. ✨

📖 Read our new article to learn:
✅ How mental health issues trigger physical changes
✅ The conditions most strongly linked to stress and anxiety
✅ Research-backed tools to manage stress and emotions

👉 Read more here: https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/mental-health-physical-health-connection/

💬 Have you ever noticed how stress affects your body? Share your thoughts in the comments — let’s start a conversation about the mind–body connection.

Discover how stress, anxiety & depression impact physical health — and evidence-based strategies like CBT, mindfulness, and exercise.