LAH Counselling & Psychotherapy

02/03/2026

Ever had a moment where you snapped, shut down, or felt completely overwhelmed — and later thought,
“That came out of nowhere…”?

It rarely does.

Our nervous system is constantly responding to stress, pressure, unmet needs, and past experiences — often long before we’re consciously aware of it. Tight shoulders. A clenched jaw. Shallow breathing. Racing thoughts. By the time we “lose our cool,” our system has usually been signalling for a while.

This post introduces:
• Nervous system regulation
• The Window of Tolerance
• Why we move into fight, flight, or shutdown
• Practical, everyday skills to help you move from chaos to calm

When your nervous system is regulated, you can think more clearly, respond more intentionally, and connect more easily — with yourself and with others (including your children).

And importantly: dysregulation isn’t a personal failure. It’s an automatic protective response. With awareness, compassion, and practice, your capacity to stay grounded can grow.

If you’ve been feeling reactive, overwhelmed, disconnected, or just not quite like yourself, this post is a gentle place to start.

✨ Awareness is the first step. Practice builds capacity.

Read the full post here.

Learn how nervous system regulation help you move from chaos to calm using practical, body-based emotional regulation skills.

01/27/2026

Saying No: New Parents Edition

Feeling guilty for saying no as a new parent? Learn how setting boundaries protects your energy, reduces stress, and creates calmer, happier homes—without shame. Practical tips help you communicate clearly, honor your needs, and parent intentionally, even in the first overwhelming weeks with your newborn....

Practical tips for new parents on saying no without guilt, setting boundaries, and protecting your energy during the newborn period.

01/27/2026

Getting Your Needs Met

Struggling to care for yourself while caring for a newborn? Discover strategies to identify and meet your physical, emotional, social, and personal needs. Learn how to ask for help, set boundaries, and reclaim small moments of rest so you can parent with presence, calm, and confidence....

Practical tips for getting needs met as new parents on identifying needs, asking for help, and caring for yourself during the newborn period.

01/27/2026

Accepting Help: New Parents Edition

Accepting support can feel uncomfortable, but it’s essential for your wellbeing and your baby’s care. This post offers practical guidance on asking for help, managing guilt, and embracing teamwork. Learn to accept assistance gracefully and intentionally so you can recover, recharge, and parent with calm and confidence....

Guidance for new parents on accepting help, reducing guilt, and building support during the newborn period.

01/26/2026

Understanding Nurse Psychotherapists in Ontario

Your Guide to Their Role and Regulation Mental health care is a vital part of well-being, and Ontarians have many options for psychotherapy. Nurse psychotherapists in Ontario stand out for their unique, holistic approach, combining nursing expertise with mental health support. But who are nurse psychotherapists, and how do they differ from other psychotherapists? This guide, grounded in information from the…...

Discover nurse psychotherapists in Ontario authorized by the CNO to provide holistic psychotherapy, education and regulation requirements.

01/21/2026

Growth doesn’t happen by accident — it happens with small, intentional steps.

Mindful Growth is here to help adults and parents understand themselves, build skills, and foster calmer, healthier relationships.

Mindful Growth is a mental health blog educating people to better understand themselves and build calmer relationships.

01/18/2026

Want to put it all into practice?

Download the Worksheet to track one nervous system skill for a week.

Small daily actions = big calm results.

Get it here → https://healinghomes.substack.com/p/understanding-your-nervous-system

01/16/2026

Kids pick up on our energy more than our words.
Modeling calm helps them regulate too.

Discover how to manage your nervous system so you can support theirs →
https://healinghomes.substack.com/p/understanding-your-nervous-system

01/15/2026

Feeling out of control?

Try these quick nervous system reset tools:

🌬 Mindful breathing
🦶 Sensory grounding
👀 Cultivating awareness
🏡 Adjust your environment

Step-by-step guidance here →

https://healinghomes.substack.com/p/understanding-your-nervous-system

01/14/2026

Take a minute:
1️⃣ What triggers you?
2️⃣ How do you feel when triggered?
3️⃣ How do you calm down?

Reflecting on your nervous system is the first step toward calm.
Learn more here →

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09/15/2025

Struggling to connect under stress? 🌩 My latest blog, ‘Psychotherapy & Emotion Regulation: Relational Skills,’ shares tools to overcome obstacles and build stronger relationships. Ideal for Ontario professionals like nurses or first responders seeking balance. ☯

📖 Read more via the link in my bio to strengthen your connections with psychotherapy.

✨Bonus: NIHB billing for First Nations/Inuit clients.

Comment: What’s one way you nurture relationships?

09/13/2025

Life’s chaos hitting hard? 🌪 My latest blog, ‘Psychotherapy & Stress: 01 The stress response,’ shares practical information about how the stress response affects your well-being.

Whether you’re a nurse, teacher, or first responder in Ontario, this psychoeducation helps you better understand stress and how to build resilience.

📖 Dive into the full post via the link in my bio to explore tools for a calmer you.

🌟Bonus: NIHB direct-billing for First Nations/Inuit clients.

Comment: What’s your go-to stress-buster?