Nicole Chambers Counselling

08/19/2025

We spent the day kneeding, rolling, and shaping clay. It release tension, much like stress balls or fidget tools.

08/11/2025

Have you seen our poster around town? If you see our Butterfly Run poster, take a selfie, tag us and share your team name! The Butterfly Run is less than 2 months away and we want to see you there!⁠
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08/10/2025

📚 First Time Starting High School? Here’s How to Prepare Together 💬⁠
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Starting high school is a big transition—new teachers, more independence, and a lot of unknowns. As a parent or caregiver, you can support your child’s confidence and resilience with a few intentional steps:⁠
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1️⃣ Practice opening & closing your lock 🔐⁠
Mastering a combination lock before school starts can reduce anxiety and increase independence. It’s a small step that builds big confidence.⁠
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2️⃣ Build up resiliency 💪⁠
Talk about challenges as learning opportunities. Mistakes, mix-ups, and rough days are all part of the journey—and they don’t mean you’re doing it wrong.⁠
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3️⃣ Encourage self-advocacy 🗣️⁠
Support your teen in identifying when they need help and how to speak up. Even rehearsing what to say to a teacher or counsellor can help them feel more prepared.⁠
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4️⃣ Practice asking for help 🤝⁠
Normalize not knowing everything. High school students are expected to take more initiative, so asking questions is a key life skill—one they’ll use far beyond school.⁠
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5️⃣ Check in often (but not constantly) 🧠❤️⁠
Let your teen know you’re there for them. Ask how things are going without always trying to fix it. Just listening can go a long way.⁠
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High school is a new chapter for your child and for you. Preparing together helps everyone start strong.✨

08/01/2025

📚 One Month Until Kindergarten 🌱
As we approach September, many 2020 babies are preparing for their very first day of kindergarten. This transition is a big step—for both children and their families—and there are a few foundational skills that can help ease the adjustment and build your child’s confidence.

Here are five practical skills to focus on throughout the month of August:

1️⃣ Opening and closing lunch containers: Practice with the actual lunchbox and containers they’ll use at school.
2️⃣ Independent bathroom use: From managing clothing to handwashing—consider ease of access when choosing outfits.
3️⃣ Listening to a short story while seated: Builds focus, patience, and readiness for group activities.
4️⃣ Asking for help: Simple phrases like “Can you help me, please?” empower children to seek support when needed.
5️⃣ Putting on and taking off shoes and outerwear: These small acts of independence make transitions smoother in busy classrooms.

Every child develops at their own pace—these aren’t checklists for perfection, but gentle goals to help build comfort and self-confidence. 💬 If you’re feeling unsure, reach out to your child’s teacher, early learning professionals, or a counsellor for support.

07/03/2025

It's a big day - B.C.’s first-ever, publicly funded IVF program launches today 🥳
Earlier today, BC Health Minister made an announcement about the IVF program for British Columbians.

Here is the new info we know:

The three participating fertility clinics are: Olive Fertility, PCRM & Grace Fertility. Fertility clinics may now submit applications on behalf of their patients to the Ministry of Health. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received, with provincial funding provided directly to a patient’s fertility clinics to limit up-front costs.

Funding amounts will be based on household income to ensure that more individuals and families can benefit from the program, with greater support for those who need it the most and are otherwise unable to afford the cost. Households with a pre-tax income of $100,000 or less will be eligible for the full $19,000, with benefits phasing out for households earning more than $250,000. The Province estimates that the program will fund between 1,100 and 4,500 IVF cycles, with the funding available this fiscal year.

For more information please visit:
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025HLTH0065-000639

Questions? Thoughts?
We want to hear from you ❤️

03/27/2025

A child with disabilities fell in a hole because of a "gap in the system "

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Source: Sensory Stories

03/08/2025

Raising a strong, independent, and fierce young woman is one of the greatest challenges—and greatest privileges—of my life. My teen is bold, determined, hardworking, and full of passion. She questions, challenges, and stands her ground. She is kind, compassionate, and deeply caring.

Parenting a strong-willed teen isn’t always easy. There are moments of headstrong debates and endless negotiations. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. Because I know that the very qualities that make raising her complex now will make her unstoppable in the world.

Here’s to raising the next generation of powerful women who will lead, inspire, and create change. The world needs them.

10/15/2024

A miscarriage is a loss of what you imagined your future to be. We see you and support you.

07/08/2024

Edit—— filled

I have a last-minute opening on Monday July 8 at 2pm for current clients.

And the bonus is the air conditioning!

05/14/2024

When your client is gluten-free and you’re gluten-free and your activity of the day is wishing stars…. You have to be careful which ones you ingest.

(Nobody ate a paper star thankfully)

05/14/2024

Are you ready for summer? Do you make bucket lists?

60 fun things to do with your kids this summer! ☀️

05/12/2024

Thinking of you all.