Trauma and Stress Counselling

12/06/2025

Strong emotions can feel overwhelming — but there are simple, evidence-supported tools that can help.
Here are a few techniques you can use anytime:

✨ Reframe the moment – Gently ask yourself, “Is there another way to look at this?” Shifting perspective often softens the emotional impact.
✨ Slow breathing – Inhale for 5 seconds, exhale for 5 seconds. This calms your nervous system and reduces overwhelm.
✨ Body awareness – Notice sensations without judging them. Give your feelings space so they don’t control you.
✨ Release tension – Tighten and relax muscle groups to reduce physical stress and regain steadiness.

These approachable techniques are backed by research and can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.

Read more: https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/managing-strong-feelings/

If emotions feel too heavy to manage alone, compassionate support is available. Connect with Trauma and Stress Counselling for guidance that meets you where you are. 💛

Simple, evidence-based techniques to calm strong emotions using breath, awareness, and reframing. Learn what works and when to use it.

11/29/2025

Softening the Sorrow: Finding Strength in the Grief Journey

Grief touches every one of us, but it can feel incredibly isolating when you’re moving through it. Grief is not just sadness — it’s a complex emotional experience that can affect your mind, body, and overall well-being. It can appear after losing a loved one, during major life changes, or even after receiving a difficult medical diagnosis.

Whether you’re experiencing fresh pain, complicated grief, or the resurfacing of old emotions during holidays or anniversaries, your experience matters.

At Trauma and Stress Counselling, our therapists support individuals navigating all forms of grief — with compassion, validation, and evidence-based care.

💛 You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
Read the full post here:

Softening the sorrow by understanding grief, mourning, and complicated grief—find strength, clarity, and support on your healing journey.

11/25/2025

Digital Violence is Real - and It’s Affecting Millions of Women and Girls

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and it’s important to recognize that abuse isn’t only physical - it’s happening online too. Digital violence includes harassment, stalking, non-consensual image sharing, deepfakes, and even child exploitation.

At Trauma and Stress Counselling, we understand the impact of both Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Technology-facilitated Abuse. If you or someone you know has experienced any form of digital or IPV-related harassment, our experienced counsellors can provide support, guidance, and resources for safety and healing. 💜

📖 Learn more: https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/digital-violence-online-abuse-support/

11/18/2025

🌿 We spend so much time trying to escape anxiety… but what if the real healing begins when we stop running?

Most of us avoid anxiety because it feels overwhelming. Yet research shows that pushing it away actually strengthens it. When we gently turn *toward* the feeling—with curiosity, compassion, and mindfulness—our nervous system learns that we’re safe. 💛

Instead of fighting anxiety, we can *befriend* it.
Instead of fearing it, we can *listen* to it.
Instead of avoiding it, we can *grow* with it. 🌱

If you're ready to understand your anxiety differently — and learn tools to work with it rather than against it — we’re here to help.

Read more at our newest article: https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/embracing-anxiety-instead-of-avoiding-it/

✨ Trauma and Stress Counselling offers evidence-based support for anxiety, healing, and emotional resilience.
📩 Send us a message or visit our website to learn more.

You don’t have to run anymore. 💚

Discover why avoiding anxiety increases fear and how embracing it can build resilience, calm, and emotional strength

11/08/2025

🌿 **Struggling to focus or manage daily stress? You’re not alone.**

ADHD can affect both children and adults — impacting work, relationships, and emotional well-being. The good news? There are effective and compassionate treatment options just for you.

From counselling and therapy to practical lifestyle supports, there are ways to regain balance, confidence, and focus.

💬 Read our latest article to learn more about evidence-based ADHD treatment options, and discover how our team at Trauma and Stress Counselling can help you or your loved one thrive.

👉 https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/adhd-treatment-langley/

✨ You don’t have to face this alone — let’s work together toward clarity, calm, and a renewed sense of control.

Explore ADHD treatment options in Langley — from counselling to medication — and how Trauma and Stress Counselling can help you thrive.

11/05/2025

10/31/2025

💔 Feeling disconnected from your partner?
Sometimes love needs a little help to find its way back.

In our latest blog, we share "Five Signs It’s Time to Seek Couples Therapy in Langley — and How to Start. Learn how to spot the early warning signs, rebuild communication, and reconnect with your partner through a trauma-informed, supportive approach. 💞

Whether you’re facing constant arguments, growing distance, or stress affecting your relationship, counselling can help you rediscover understanding and closeness.

📍 Read more: https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/five-signs-its-time-to-seek-couples-therapy-in-langley/
✨ Trauma and Stress Counselling is helping Langley couples heal and reconnect, one conversation at a time.

Discover 5 signs it’s time for couples therapy in Langley and learn how to reconnect with trauma-informed counselling support.

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.