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A heart-led, relationship-focused therapy clinic that believes in the power of connection.

08/07/2025

After summer visits wrap up, what’s left behind isn’t always rest. Sometimes, it’s silence that feels heavier than expected.

For older adults, family reunions can bring joy and noise, and when the door closes behind that last goodbye, a quiet ache can follow.

Loneliness after connection doesn’t mean something went wrong. It means it mattered.

Try saying:
🗣 “It’s okay to miss the noise. It meant something to you.”

This simple reflection acknowledges the emotional weight of both presence and absence. It can also help older adults name the shift instead of carrying it alone.

📍 Kristen Parente offers support for older adults navigating seasonal transitions and changing family dynamics.
🔗 Book a session: https://cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

08/06/2025

As August winds down, many older adults are left with mixed feelings. Maybe the summer brought moments of connection. Maybe it felt too fast or too quiet. Either way, the end of a season can stir more than just memories.

Reflection doesn’t need to be deep to be helpful.

Try asking:
🗣️ “What felt nourishing this season, and what felt like too much?”

This invites honest check-ins without pressure or expectation. It helps make space for the full experience, not just the good parts.

📍 If you or a loved one is processing seasonal shifts or emotional overload, Kristen Parente offers support for older adults and their families.
🔗 Book a session: https://cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

08/05/2025

You’ve been holding it all together, at work, at home, for others.
But your body might be holding the score.

Aches that don’t go away. Fatigue you can’t sleep off. Mood swings or irritability that seem out of place. These are not random. They’re often your body’s way of saying: you’ve been carrying too much, for too long.

This post breaks down what to watch for, why it happens in midlife, and how to start responding with more care.

📍 Want support in resetting your rhythm, boundaries, or nervous system?
🔗 Book a session with Kristen Parente: cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

08/04/2025

Vacations are supposed to recharge you
But if every moment is filled with company, even rest can start to feel like work

You’re allowed to want time alone
Not because you’re ungrateful, but because you’re human

Carving out solo moments, even on a partner getaway or family trip is not selfish
It’s a way of staying present with yourself, so you can be present with others too

A walk at sunrise
An extra few minutes in the shower
A quiet book by the window while everyone’s out

Solitude is not disconnection
It’s your reset button

📍 If you’re learning how to protect your peace while staying connected
🔗 Book a session with Kristen Parente: cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

08/03/2025

Midlife sleep issues are not just about staying up too late. They can come from shifting hormones, stress build-up, and inconsistent routines.
You might find yourself waking up at 3 AM, feeling groggy in the morning, or dragging through the day even after “rest.”

This post breaks down why sleep can shift during midlife, and how you can begin resetting your rhythms without overhauling your life.

📍 Want to work through these changes with practical support?
🔗 Book a session with Kristen Parente: https://cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

08/02/2025

Parents often build summer around everyone else’s needs. Schedules revolve around snacks, sunscreen, and sleep routines.

But joy is not something you only give. It’s something you’re allowed to claim.

Try asking yourself:
🗣️ “What would make this summer feel good for me, too?”
🗣️ “Where can I say yes to myself without guilt?”

You’re not selfish for needing space. You’re human.

📍 Supporting caregivers in finding their own voice again? Kassandra Smalley offers support in-person in Richmond Hill or virtually across Ontario.
🔗 Book a session: https://cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/richmond-hill/book #/staff_member/30

08/01/2025

Summer slows the pace but can also stir quiet tensions between couples. Without the busyness of regular routines, distance or disconnection may feel more noticeable.

Small rituals matter. A walk after dinner. A screen-free morning coffee. Five honest minutes before bed.

Mental health check-ins do not need to be long or deep to be meaningful. They just need to be consistent.

Try saying:
🗣️ “How are we doing lately?”
🗣️ “What would help you feel more connected this week?”

These questions build emotional awareness without pressure. They create space to be seen before things spiral.

📍 If your relationship could use a tune-up this summer, Kristen Parente offers support for couples and individuals.
🔗 Book a session: https://cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

07/31/2025

The house used to be full.
Kids shouting from the kitchen. Schedules stacked hour to hour.
Now, it's quiet, and that quiet feels loud.

Empty nesting can bring relief and grief at the same time.
Without the noise, what rises up might surprise you, memories, regrets, hopes you’d buried for later.

This is not just about finding new hobbies.
It’s about learning to sit with yourself again.

🗣 Try saying:
“Now that everyone’s out of the house, it’s just me and my thoughts.”
That honesty can open the door to something deeper.

📍 If the quiet feels unfamiliar, we’re here to support what comes next.
🔗 Book with Kristen Parente: https://cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

07/30/2025

July moves at a slower pace. Emails quiet down. Calendars open up.
And sometimes, that stillness leaves space for unexpected questions.

Do I still want this?
Or am I just moving on autopilot?

Mid-career can bring deep reflection. Not because something is broken, but because you are changing.
Values shift. Energy changes. And what used to fit may now feel tight in ways you can’t explain.

Let yourself pause here.

Ask:
“Is this still what I want, or just what I’ve always done?”
There is wisdom in wondering.

📍 If you're sorting through quiet doubts or big decisions, we’re here to help.
🔗 Book with Kristen Parente: https://cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

07/29/2025

Summer brings reunions. Weddings. Backyard parties. Group photos filled with old friends and milestone moments.

And sometimes, without warning, those moments make you feel behind.

It is not because you are not proud of others. It is the quiet grief of measuring your timeline against someone else’s.

If you are noticing old stories of not-enoughness come up this season, pause. Get curious.

Ask yourself:
“What story am I telling myself right now, and is it actually mine?”

Comparison thrives in silence. But self-compassion makes room for your real voice to come through.

📍 Want support untangling the narratives that no longer serve you?
🔗 Book with Kristen Parente: https://cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

07/28/2025

Burnout recovery is not just about stopping. It is about remembering what it feels like to enjoy something without needing to earn it.

Many adults in midlife carry invisible expectations. To keep producing. To stay busy. To prove their value through output.

But joy is not a reward for pushing through. It is a sign that something in you is still alive.

Start small. A walk without your phone. Music that makes you feel something. A morning without rushing.

🗣 Try this reframe:
“What if I don’t need to be productive to be worthy of rest?”

Not everything has to lead somewhere. Some things are just for you.

📍 Want support rebuilding your relationship with rest and joy?
🔗 Book with Kristen Parente: https://cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

07/27/2025

Summer can be beautiful and demanding.
Your parents need care.
Your kids need energy.
Your job needs presence.

And you?
You might be running on empty.

This is the sandwich generation.
Stretched between two sets of needs with little left over.

You’re doing your best.
But you shouldn’t have to do it all alone.

Swipe through to explore how therapy can help you make space for your own care too.

📍 Looking for support in the in-between?
🔗 Book with Kristen Parente: https://cambriancounsellingandwellness.janeapp.com/locations/hamilton/book #/staff_member/23/treatment/347

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