Trauma and Stress Counselling

01/23/2026

The transition to an empty nest can feel harder than expected. 😔

Many parents experience sadness, loneliness, or loss of purpose when their children leave home—known as Empty Nest Syndrome. But this transition can also be an opportunity to rediscover yourself, reconnect with your partner, and explore passions that were set aside. 🌱

In our latest article, we share practical tips to cope, rebuild purpose, and thrive during this new chapter of life.

📖 Read more here: https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/how-to-overcome-empty-nest-syndrome-a-guide-for-parents-adjusting-to-life-after-children/

Struggling with empty nest syndrome? Discover practical tips for parents to cope, rediscover purpose, and thrive after kids leave home.

12/27/2025

When someone is injured, we often focus on what we can see — the cast, the bandages, the limitations. But what we don’t always see is the mental toll that comes with it.

Chronic pain, reduced mobility, and sudden lifestyle changes can lead to anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion. This image represents more than physical injury — it represents the silent struggle many people face every day.

Let’s start talking about mental health alongside physical recovery.
Let’s check in on people who say they’re “fine.”
Let’s normalize asking for help.

Healing is not just physical — it’s emotional too.

Read more:

Physical injury affects the nervous system and mental health. Learn how stress, trauma, and psychology influence pain—and what helps.

12/20/2025

When anxiety is high, the world itself can start to feel unreal.

Derealization is a distressing experience where surroundings feel distant, foggy, or dreamlike—even though you know nothing has actually changed. For many people, this isn’t a sign of something “going wrong,” but rather the nervous system’s response to prolonged stress or anxiety.

Anxiety and derealization are closely connected. When the body remains in survival mode for too long, the mind may create distance as a way to cope. While protective in the short term, this experience can feel frightening and isolating when it persists.

The good news is that derealization is treatable. With the right support, it’s possible to calm the nervous system and reconnect with a sense of safety and reality.

At Trauma and Stress Counselling, our experienced counsellors understand how unsettling these symptoms can be and offer evidence-based, compassionate support.

You don’t have to face this alone. 💙
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Learn how anxiety and derealization are connected, why symptoms occur, and how trauma-informed counselling can help restore a sense of reality.

12/19/2025

12/14/2025

The holiday season is often expected to be joyful — yet for many, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year.

Financial pressure, work demands, family dynamics, and unspoken expectations can activate stress and trauma responses, leaving people feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or emotionally drained. For some, old wounds resurface. For others, burnout simply deepens.

If the holidays are feeling heavier than expected, support can help. At Trauma and Stress Counselling, our experienced counsellors offer compassionate, trauma-informed care to help you navigate stress, set healthier boundaries, and support your nervous system.

You deserve support — not just during the holidays, but beyond them.

Read more: https://traumaandstresscounselling.com/holiday-stress-trauma-counselling-support/

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.
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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.

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.