New Tide Counselling & Consulting

11/19/2025

🫶🏼 Thank you NBCC 🫶🏼

A few weeks ago, Kaitlin spent the morning speaking to the NBCC Human Service Practitioner Year 2 students about her experience as a therapist and social worker, and how their future professions play an important role in the health and social care networks.

❓ Did you know ❓ We do speaking engagements and a wide variety of education sessions! Reach out to chat more about how we can support your team, organization, or event!

💻 www.newtide.ca
📧 reception@newtide.ca
📞 (506)210-0079

11/17/2025

✨ Evening & Weekend Appointments ✨

Cydne has opened up limited spaces in her week for evening and weekend appointments. If you’ve been thinking of trying therapy, but weekdays are difficult to fit in your busy schedule - reach out to us to book with Cydne!

📞 (506)210-0079
💻 www.newtide.ca
📧 reception@newtide.ca

11/14/2025

🌱 Healing Happens Here 🌱

We know that walking through our doors for the first time might feel a bit intimidating so we wanted to share a few photos to let you feel just how warm and inviting this space is. Your healing journey starts here 🤍

11/11/2025

In observance of Remembrance Day, our office and phones are closed today 🤍

Previously scheduled appointment will continue as planned.

11/10/2025

Victoria is in her ✨Internship Era✨

Thanks for your patience while we support our wonderful admin, Victoria in her counselling internship. There may be times when we are all busy helping clients.
If the office door is locked when you arrive, relax nearby - in your car, grab a coffee next door, or browse the square. We’ll text/call when it’s your session time!

If you don’t have a scheduled appointment and you pop by for more info:
Check our website: www.newtide.ca
Email us: reception@newtide.ca
Call us: (506) 210-0079

11/05/2025

✨🎉 WELCOME BACK, CYDNE! 🎉✨

Cydne completed her internship with New Tide and has now joined our team as a Licensed Therapist and will be offering EVENING & WEEKEND In-Person appointments!

Cydne has limited availability. To book now:
📞: (506)210-0079
📧: reception@gmail.com
💻: www.newtide.ca

More about Cydne:

Cydne was born in Alberta, raised in the Yukon and southern British Columbia, she started her family in Newfoundland, and now calls the Miramichi River Valley home. Cydne has a Bachelor of Arts and Science (Sociology and Psychology) from the University of Lethbridge and a Master of Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University. She has over 15 years experience providing frontline mental health supports to at-risk youth, emerging adults and incarcerated individuals.

Cydne provides a safe, non-judgemental space to help people with anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief and loss, trauma, and work related stress. Cydne works with teens and adults and has a special interest in working with first responders and people working in high-stress jobs.

10/23/2025

Mi’kmaq History Month invites all people living in Mi’kma’ki to deepen their understanding of Mi’kmaq culture, language, and resilience. It is more than a commemoration — it is an ongoing invitation to relationship, respect, and responsibility.

In the field of social work and mental health, acknowledging Mi’kmaq History Month means recognizing that wellness and healing are deeply connected to land, culture, and community. Embedding Mi’kmaq knowledge and history into our practice is not optional; it is essential for ethical, culturally safe care.

Year-round, and especially this month, we are grateful for the contributions of Elders Albert and Murdena Marshall in their creation of the model of care, Etuaptmumk - Two-Eyed Seeing, that embeds the marrying of traditional Indigenous healing and western healing practices and recognizing the importance and value of both. At New Tide, we regularly spend time reflecting as a team on what it means to be "culturally safe", how to decolonize our practice, how to embed the Calls to Action and Calls for Justice in our work, and how to embed Etuaptmumk in the work that we do.



📸: Local Artist Nelson Cloud

10/18/2025

As part of Bullying Prevention Month, let’s talk about the long-term mental health effects of bullying in Canadian schools and workplaces.

What’s one thing you wish people understood about the long-term effects of bullying?

In your opinion, what’s one way schools or communities could better support people who’ve experienced bullying?

Share your thoughts in the comments below 👇 Kindness matters.

10/15/2025

Did you know October is ADHD Awareness Month?

Did you also know that ADHD can look very different in girls than in boys?

While boys often show more hyperactive or impulsive behaviours (like fidgeting, blurting out answers, or constant movement), girls are more likely to show inattentive symptoms — daydreaming, quiet disorganization, or emotional overwhelm.
Because of this, many girls go undiagnosed, often being labeled as “shy,” “lazy,” or “anxious.”

💬 ADHD doesn’t look the same for everyone.

Many of us know, love, live with, or work with someone who lives with ADHD. One small act of kindness toward our neurodiverse friends might include working toward creating more safe and welcoming spaces.

What tweaks would you suggest for making our spaces more comfortable for our neurodiverse friends?

10/13/2025

October 13 is Thanksgiving in Canada — a time for gratitude, but also a reminder to check in on our mental well-being, especially if this holiday season is difficult. You are not alone 🧡

10/09/2025

With World Mental Health Day tomorrow (Oct 10), we are sharing 5 self-care tips tailored for Canadians dealing with stress & uncertainty:

1. Get Outside, Even in the Cold: Exposure to natural light and fresh air can boost mood and regulate sleep, especially during long winters when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is common in Canada. Take a 10–15 minute walk outdoors daily—bundle up if needed.

2. Limit News Intake and Focus on Reliable Canadian Sources: Constant exposure to distressing news (especially during uncertain times) increases anxiety. Set boundaries — check updates once or twice a day from reputable outlets like CBC, The Globe and Mail, or Health Canada, then unplug. Replace doomscrolling with a calming routine (e.g., tea break or short breathing exercise).

3. Practice Mindfulness and Grounding: Mindfulness reduces stress and improves emotional regulation. Try free guided meditations through Mindfulness Everyday or Wellness Together Canada, a government-funded resource offering free online mental health tools and live counselling.

4. Connect Through Community: Social connection buffers stress and promotes resilience, especially in remote or isolated areas. Even Virtually, join local Facebook community groups, or check out Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) programs for group support or workshops in your province.

5. Follow a “Canadian” Self-Care Routine for Balance: Structure brings comfort in uncertain times. This might look like maintaining a consistent sleep schedule (even when it’s dark early). Preparing nutritious comfort foods using local ingredients (like lentil soup, salmon, or root vegetables). Or ending your day with a gratitude reflection by listing three things that went right, even small ones.

10/08/2025

Folks from Metapenagiag - check out this amazing resource happening in community! Open to any community member who feels they would benefit. You can join at any time!

Mark your calendars Metepenagiag
🌿 Grief Support Group Invitation 🌿

You Are Not Alone
If you’re navigating the pain of loss, we invite you to join a safe and compassionate space where healing begins through shared stories, gentle support, and understanding hearts

Facilitated by:
Stephanie LeClair RNBN – Mawlugutinej Mental Wellness Team Clinician
Shelly Perley – Knowledge Carrier

Guest Speakers:
Michelle Earl – Certified Grief Therapist
Miigam’agan – Elder and Knowledge Carrier

🕯️ What to Expect:
• A welcoming, judgment-free environment
• Guided conversations and emotional support
• Resources for coping and healing
• Connection with others who understand

📍 Location: Metepenagiag Heritage Park

📅 Date & Time: October 6 & 20, November 4 & 17

Sessions will be from 6-8pm

📞 Contact: April Richardson to register - (506)-251-1645
Open to all ages and backgrounds. Free to attend.

“Grief shared is grief diminished.” – Rabbi Earl Grollman

Let’s walk this journey together
Hope and healing are possible.