Caringhope Counselling, Consulting and Psychotherapy

04/02/2026

"Ever since the United Nations General Assembly designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007, the United Nations has observed the day as a means to affirm and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others. Progress has been made, not least thanks to the many amazing autistic advocates who have worked tirelessly to bring the lived experience of autistic people to the wider world.
The General Assembly resolution from 2007 (A/RES/62/139 (https://undocs.org/en/A/RES/62/139)) emphasizes the importance of raising public awareness of autism. Today, 19 years later, we have moved beyond raising awareness to promoting acceptance and appreciation of autistic people and their contributions to society." https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day

https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/why-you-should-wear-blue-april-2-world-autism-awareness-day
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/autism/11351

03/23/2026

On solitude

Time for silence
Time for being
Time to rest in quietude
Time to watch
Time to see
Nature unfolding a beatitude

And then to observe what happens next in body soul and mind….
Could this daily practice be a step for the mind to unwind?

02/28/2026

Supportive partners are so valuable in helping someone move through their depression….

In depression, the body and mind exceed capacity and go on strike. If it happens to your partner, the odds are high that, with treatment and your support, they'll come out of it. Here's how to help.

02/13/2026

In couples therapy, we often talk about the negative cycle of interaction that occurs over and over like an infinity loop. Couples learn to understand their negative cycle and how to pull out and repair. Yes conflict is normal.

Healthy relationships aren’t conflict-free. What matters is how you repair 🌟

As Valentine's Day approaches, we want to talk about normalizing disagreement — and celebrating the skill of coming back together.

Visit https://loom.ly/XcKKdK8 to explore resources for strengthening these skills through EFT 🫶

01/21/2026

Self-care is part of relationship care.  Compassion for self supports compassion for others. 

02/06/2025

Finding your therapeutic groove…

12/23/2024

The office is now closed until January 6. Voicemail left will be answered at that time. May you find warm connections with loved ones this season.

10/08/2024

Birdwatching may be used as a form of therapy to decrease climate change anxiety.

09/16/2024

A loved one remembered, [may be] a blessing to carry.
B Labuskes.

07/17/2024

The office is currently closed until August 12. If you experience a clinical mental health emergency, you are advised to text 988 or call the Community Crisis Centre at 519-973-4435.

07/01/2024

Happy Canada Day. Canada Life now covers psychotherapy as of July 1.

06/26/2024

Good morning, After consulting about the HST, I can now confidently say that from this day forward no HST will be charged for sessions. Individual sessions for 2024 will be invoiced at
$160.00 per hour. For couples and family sessions the rate is higher. I am thankful for all those who worked hard to make the removal of HST from psychotherapy happen.