Everest Therapeutics

03/22/2026

Racism and racialized discrimination in the workplace cause real harm.

Workplace discrimination isn’t just about interpersonal conflict. It is rooted in systems that advantage some while marginalizing others. For many racialized people, it shows up as being over-scrutinized, overlooked, underpaid, silenced, or treated as expendable.

The exhaustion, anger, hypervigilance, and self-doubt that can follow are not personal failures. They are normal responses to environments shaped by racism and unequal power.

Naming workplace racism shifts the story from “what’s wrong with me” to “what is happening around me.”

People deserve workplaces grounded in dignity, safety, and equity.






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03/19/2026

Did you know that NIHB clients may be eligible for up to 20 counselling sessions each year?

We’ve created a streamlined process to make accessing support simple.

If you have NIHB coverage, our team can help guide you through the steps so you can focus on what matters most — your wellbeing.

You don’t have to navigate the process alone.

✨ Reach out and we’ll help you get started.

03/19/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Brain injuries don’t just affect cognition — they impact mood, identity, relationships, and grief.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the rehab.
It’s the emotional and relational shift.

If you or your partner feels different after a concussion, stroke, or TBI — that makes sense.

This isn’t about “trying harder.”
It’s about understanding neurological change and learning how to adapt together.

We support individuals and couples navigating life after injury.

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03/18/2026

🌟 Good news!

We’re expanding our online counselling availability for youth (12+) to better support young people and families across Atlantic Canada.

Whether the need is anxiety, mood challenges, stress, transitions, or relationship concerns, we now have more spaces open for youth counselling with experienced, trauma-informed clinicians — all offered virtually for greater accessibility.

Online counselling can be a safe, comfortable way for youth to connect with support from wherever they are.

If you’re wondering whether this is a good fit, we’re here to answer questions and help you explore options for your young person.

03/13/2026

Social Work Month

Why social work matters in private practice.

Social work brings a systems lens, strong ethics, and a deep respect for lived experience into therapy spaces — including private practice.

It reminds us that distress doesn’t happen in isolation. Mental health is shaped by context: relationships, inequity, trauma, caregiving, work, culture, and access to support.

Social work values challenge blame, centre dignity, and prioritize care that is thoughtful, accountable, and grounded in real life.

These values matter — wherever care is provided.



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03/11/2026

Being the family scapegoat can feel like carrying everyone else’s pain while being told it’s yours.

Scapegoating often shows up when families are overwhelmed, emotionally unsafe, or unwilling to look at the system itself. It’s easier to point to one person than to sit with collective responsibility.

And for those who grew up in this role — the shame, self-doubt, hypervigilance, and distance from family make sense. You weren’t “too much.” You were responding to something that couldn’t be named.

This is also a quiet call-in for families:
If one member is consistently labeled as the problem, struggling the most, or pushed to the margins — it’s worth asking what purpose that role is serving. Not to assign blame, but to interrupt harm.

Healing doesn’t happen through exile.
It happens through accountability, curiosity, and safety.

If this resonates, you’re not alone — and support can help untangle roles you never chose.

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03/08/2026

International Women’s Day

Burnout is not a personal failure.

On International Women’s Day, we want to name something many women quietly carry: exhaustion that comes from long-term pressure, emotional labour, and expectations that were never meant to be sustainable.

Burnout isn’t about resilience or effort. It’s about context — about what happens when care, rest, and support are consistently deferred.

Honouring women means moving away from blame and toward understanding, boundaries, and meaningful support.

Today — and every day.

Optional softer closer if you want:

You’re not failing. You’re responding to conditions that matter.



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03/05/2026

ADHD tip: add stimulation, not pressure.

If a task feels impossible to start, try layering in stimulation instead of forcing motivation.

Put music on while cleaning.
Listen to a podcast while folding laundry.
Light a candle while answering emails.

For many people with ADHD, it’s not about “trying harder” — it’s about giving your brain enough input to get moving.

Small supports count.

02/25/2026

I haven’t accepted new clients in quite some time, but I’ve recently created some room in my schedule. I’m opening a limited number of spots for individuals and couples who are looking for grounded, collaborative support.

If you’ve been meaning to reach out, feel free to connect.

Courtney Ryder - Courtney Ryder - Everest Therapeutics, Registered Social Worker, Moncton, NB, E1C, (506) 909-0550, I have recently created space on my caseload and am currently accepting a limited number of new clients. I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, trauma and couples counselling. I also help peop...

02/23/2026

Hey guys!! Sorry for the delay here, I have been a bit more chaotic than usual. Here is our next read, in case you didn't see it elsewhere.

Our next Everest Reads book club pick is Fierce Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff. 🌊

This book challenges the idea that self-compassion is soft or passive. Instead, it explores how compassion can be protective, boundaried, and strong — especially for women and caregivers who are used to putting themselves last.

We’ll be reading together from February through April, at a relaxed, come-as-you-are pace. You’re welcome to bring reflections into therapy, join discussion if offered, or simply read along quietly and take what resonates.

There’s no pressure to keep up — just an invitation to practice turning compassion inward in a way that feels steady and sustainable.

02/23/2026

Rest is often framed as something we earn — after we’ve pushed hard enough, produced enough, proven enough.

From a therapeutic perspective, rest isn’t a reward.
It’s a biological and psychological necessity.

Nervous systems don’t restore through pressure.
They restore through safety, pacing, and pause.

Rest isn’t wasted time.
It’s how capacity is rebuilt.

And you don’t have to earn it.






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02/16/2026

It’s not just your hormones.

Perimenopause can make it harder to suppress stress, tolerate inequity, or carry emotional and relational loads that were already too heavy. What once felt manageable can suddenly feel overwhelming — not because you’re “too sensitive,” but because your nervous system no longer has the same buffer.

Many women tell themselves, “Nothing happened — it’s just me.”

But what’s often missing from that story is context: burnout, invisible labour, unfair expectations, and long-standing imbalance that finally becomes impossible to ignore.

This isn’t weakness. It’s information.

Support during perimenopause can be practical, grounding, and deeply validating — without blame.