Clarity Counselling Services Ottawa

02/19/2026

Support and strategies in virtual community with therapist, Suzie St Denis Fri Feb 27 at 12pm EST or Sat Mar 7 at 9am
Register today: https://forms.office.com/r/3U7ucUaP5T

01/19/2026

Feeling the pressure of the January push: towards new resolutions, or New-year, New-You mindset? ✨Take a look at these tips and prompts that instead invite a self-check-in with values-aligned actions!
💭What does this mean?
🔎What can it look like?

🪟How does the info below resonate for you?
✏️What do you think about New Years Resolutions?

11/12/2025

📣 Professional Training Opportunity!

Join Suzie St Denis, BA, MA, RSSW for Navigating Substance Use: Professional Training — a virtual full-day workshop designed to deepen your understanding of addiction, harm reduction, and evidence-based approaches.

🗓 November 21 | 10am–4pm
🎓 CE credits available (CCPA approved)
💻 Learn practical tools to enhance your clinical practice and support individuals and families impacted by addiction.

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/qnLV1GpuuM

11/05/2025

🍂As the seasons shift and daylight shortens, our energy and mood often change too. Instead of pushing yourself to “stay productive,” try honoring this slower rhythm. Notice where you can add softness, like swapping urgency for reflection and warmth.

✨ Try this: At the end of each day, take 3 minutes to name one thing you’re letting go of and one small comfort you’re welcoming in.

This helps regulate your nervous system and strengthens emotional resilience during seasonal transitions.

11/04/2025

📣 Calling all mental health professionals!

Join me for “Navigating Substance Use: Professional Training” — a day designed to deepen your understanding of addiction, strengthen your therapeutic skills, and enhance your confidence in supporting clients and their families.

✨ Learn evidence-based approaches
✨ Explore harm-reduction principles
✨ Earn CCPA-approved CE credits
✨ Enjoy a networking lunch with peers

📍Hosted by Suzie St Denis, of Clarity Counselling Services
🗓️ November 21, 2025 from 10:00am-4:00pm
🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/qnLV1GpuuM or visit our website at www.claritycounsellingservices.ca/ottawa

Let’s keep growing our compassion and capacity to support individuals living with addiction. 💚

10/21/2025

We are so pleased to welcome Sarah Abi-Khaled to Clarity Counselling Services Ottawa!

Sarah is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who creates a compassionate and collaborative space for her clients. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as offers couples therapy.

Book a free 15-minute consultation here:
https://ccs-ottawa.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/10/treatment/6

📍In-person sessions in Ottawa, Ontario
📱💻Virtual therapy for clients across Ontario
🍂Walk-and-Talk therapy in Ottawa coming soon!

10/08/2025

🍂 As the seasons change, so do we.

Autumn invites us to slow down - to reflect on what’s shifting within us, to practice compassion for what we’re still learning, and to reconnect with what grounds us.

Just as the trees let go of their leaves, this can be a time to release what no longer serves you and make space for rest, growth, and renewal.

Take a moment this week to pause, breathe, and notice what you need most right now. 🌿

10/06/2025

Welcome to Navigating Substance Use: Professional Training!

CE Credits Available - Approved by Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

Join us for a day of learning about effective strategies for addressing substance use in a professional setting. Our expert speakers will cover a range of topics including prevention, intervention, and support services. Network with other professionals in the field and gain valuable insights to enhance your practice. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in navigating substance use issues. Network lunch included.

Register now to secure your spot!

What You'll Learn
* Understanding theoretical frameworks of addiction
* Apply harm-reduction principles
* Identify and utilize evidence-based therepeautic approaches
* Enhance professional practice

Learn how to effectively address substance use issues in a professional setting at our in-person training event.

10/05/2025

✨ Professional Development Opportunity ✨

Clarity Counselling Services presents:

Navigating Substance Use: Professional Training

📅 November 21, 2025

🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm

📍 1900 City Park Drive, Ottawa

💲 $250 + HST (Group discounts & student rates available)

🥗 Networking lunch included

✅ CE Credits approved by the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

What you’ll gain:

✔️ Understanding of addiction through key frameworks (disease model, dopamine theory, biopsychosocial model)
✔️ Practical harm-reduction principles
✔️ Evidence-based therapeutic approaches
✔️ Tools to strengthen professional practice

👩‍🏫 Facilitated by Suzie St Denis, BA, MA, RSSW — Trauma & Addictions Specialist.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/qnLV1GpuuM

For more information, or to inquire about the workshop, please reach out!

📧 ottawa@claritycounsellingservices.ca
📞 289-502-0816
🌐 claritycounsellingservices.ca/ottawa

09/30/2025

💭Myth 3: Only people with mental illness die by su***de.

➡Fact: While mental illness is a risk factor, su***de is complex and influenced by many factors—life stressors, trauma, loss, isolation, substance use, or overwhelming circumstances.

Together, we can reduce stigma, offer hope, and save lives. 🩵

***deAwareness ***dePrevention

09/23/2025

💭Myth 2: Su***de happens without warning.

➡Fact: Many people show warning signs—changes in mood, behavior, sleep, withdrawal, or talking about hopelessness. Recognizing these can help prevent su***de.

Together, we can reduce stigma, offer hope, and save lives. 🩵

***deAwareness ***dePrevention