Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services

Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services A Service that provides , in person, by phone, virtual therapy & coaching.

The importance of understanding that we are not alone in the process of our own mental health. Admission of needing the help may not come easy, but your voice, is your open door to hope, compassion, and healing.

As we are heading into a new month, so can the time and month changes on our moods and emotions. S.A.D -Seasonal Affect...
08/28/2025

As we are heading into a new month, so can the time and month changes on our moods and emotions. S.A.D -Seasonal Affective Disorder affects many from September to March. Our moods and emotions changes with the temperature, the light, the dark, and the imagery of what it looks like outside. We are sharing how some tips to manage provide some grounding for those who may struggle with S.A.D.

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In! When our emotions run high and we have no fuel left , it’s okay to take a breath. We...
08/25/2025

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In! When our emotions run high and we have no fuel left , it’s okay to take a breath. We are sharing a tool on how to do that.

We continue to share numbers every Friday for anyone out there to know:YOU ARE NOT ALONE!Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238...
08/22/2025

We continue to share numbers every Friday for anyone out there to know:

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238-3311

Mental Health Crisis Line – 1+ (866) 996-0991

Ottawa R**e Crisis Line at 613-562-2333.

TeleHealth: 811

Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line at 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (Eastern Ontario) chat.ysb.ca (24/7)

Kids Help Phone tel:1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Chat sms:686868

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line 24/7 : 1-866-925-4419

Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366

First Responders 24/7 Peer Support living in Ontario (Boots On The Ground): 1-833-677-2668

ConnexOntario (Substance Use/Addiction) 1-866-531-2600

Su***de PreventionHotline: 1-800-273-8255
American Su***de Hotline - 988 (text or call)

Canadian Su***de Prevention Services
:1-833-456-4566.

Canada Su***de Hotline : 988 (text or call)

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Its Toolbox Tuesday! No matter the endured trauma, we learn through therapy the concept of window of tolerance. It is wi...
08/19/2025

Its Toolbox Tuesday! No matter the endured trauma, we learn through therapy the concept of window of tolerance. It is within that moment where we carry awareness, understand our emotions, culpability of how we respond , cultivate healing through these moments and able to do the things we may need to do within that space. Window of tolerance allows space within your safe parameters. When Outside of your window of tolerance, be gentle with yourself, give yourself a break, a breath, and be okay with not being okay.

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In! Mental health revamp doesn’t always require to do at the end of the week. Sometimes ...
08/11/2025

It’s Monday Mental Health Check In! Mental health revamp doesn’t always require to do at the end of the week. Sometimes it’s okay to pivot your tools to benefit you regardless what others may suggest. Pivot to your needs. It’s okay.

Today we are sharing a diagram of what healing can look like. As the saying goes, healing isn’t linear and sometimes mes...
08/07/2025

Today we are sharing a diagram of what healing can look like. As the saying goes, healing isn’t linear and sometimes messy, yet, don’t give up. The healing process can feel scary, even debilitating, however when you carry the awareness of what happened to you, you become responsible to your own healing journey. That’s in your control, not the trauma itself. Healing is intentional.

It’s Toolbox Tuesday Talks! Grief and Recovery? How do these words align? Part of trauma recovery requires us to self-fo...
08/05/2025

It’s Toolbox Tuesday Talks!

Grief and Recovery? How do these words align?

Part of trauma recovery requires us to self-forgive and let go of who we were.

When trauma is endured we often hear psychotherapists say “ trauma changes you”.

And when we hear that, our hope of what once was , may not be attainable, as the truth is we are more aware than during a traumatic situation.

Grieving of our past self is a natural response.

Grieving is a natural response to what we hoped we would become “ourselves “ again when we seek therapy.

However, grieving let’s go of the shame, the guilt , the not knowing we held onto ourselves for too long.

It allows us to open a door to being gentle with ourselves .

You’re allowed to grieve for your old self. It’s okay!

A gentle reminder that as you navigate your journey of healing by sharing your experiences and receiving responses, it i...
08/04/2025

A gentle reminder that as you navigate your journey of healing by sharing your experiences and receiving responses, it is crucial to remember that the opinions of others are not your responsibility to internalize. When others express discomfort with your recovery process, it may be an indication that they felt comfortable while you were grappling with your trauma, as it enabled them to continue their own narratives onto you. Vulnerability does not imply being exploited, abused, manipulated, or coerced. Your humanity remains intact, and your fundamental human rights are still valid.

We believe that every emotion is valid and we often share that healing can be very messy. However, before the healing pr...
08/01/2025

We believe that every emotion is valid and we often share that healing can be very messy. However, before the healing process to begin, we must emotionally regulate our feelings and emotions in order to go through healing. If we don’t, our emotions will constantly be at freeze and fawn mode. Therefore, acknowledge your emotions. Acknowledge you’re unsure how to feel. Acknowledge you’re terrified. Speaking about what we’ve hidden for so long just to survive is okay. Once you land in a safe space, you have the right to feel one feeling at a time.

We continue to share numbers every Friday for anyone out there to know:

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Ottawa Distress Centre -613-238-3311

Mental Health Crisis Line – 1+ (866) 996-0991

Ottawa R**e Crisis Line at 613-562-2333.

TeleHealth: 811

Youth Services Bureau Crisis Line at 613-260-2360 or 1-877-377-7775 (Eastern Ontario) chat.ysb.ca (24/7)

Kids Help Phone tel:1-800-668-6868
Kids Help Phone Crisis Text Chat sms:686868

Indian Residential School Survivors Society Crisis Line 24/7 : 1-866-925-4419

Toronto Distress Line 416-408-4357

Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366

First Responders 24/7 Peer Support living in Ontario (Boots On The Ground): 1-833-677-2668

ConnexOntario (Substance Use/Addiction) 1-866-531-2600

Su***de PreventionHotline: 1-800-273-8255
American Su***de Hotline - 988 (text or call)

Canadian Su***de Prevention Services
:1-833-456-4566.

Canada Su***de Hotline : 988 (text or call)

People pleasing is a form of trauma response .In mental health terms, we call it “fawning” .Fawning is the last form of ...
07/31/2025

People pleasing is a form of trauma response .

In mental health terms, we call it “fawning” .

Fawning is the last form of trauma response when we have already shown signs of fright, flight and freeze.

Fawn is a response where many seek to abide by other’s wishes, demands and needs in order to seek validation.

Fawn is an automatic response to appease an abuser, a bully, a toxic person in order for them not to hurt us again.

So not knowing this, it’s okay.

Self-forgiveness shares an awareness, not shame or guilt.

So please be gentle with yourself.

We are so grateful that our time with grad students have come full circle! We are wishing EECS intern Rachel Capron well...
07/30/2025

We are so grateful that our time with grad students have come full circle! We are wishing EECS intern Rachel Capron well as we say bye to her as our intern and continues her practicum journey with another reputable mental health service! A beautiful way to close an amazing chapter!

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The importance of understanding that we are not alone in the process of our own mental health. Admission of needing the help may not come easy, but your voice, is your open door to hope, compassion, and healing. With our 20 years of experience in Mental Health,and working with individuals and families, whether in Frontline or the general public, we believe that lending a hand, a listening ear and a compassionate heart sends a very powerful message - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We continue to provide many forms of therapy for a variety of Mental Health challenges. We are now introducing An Online ETherapy, a secured PHIPA(HIPAA) platform where connecting with a Mental Health Professional, in comforts of your own environment. With no wait times, Our Free 30 Minute Mental Health consults, Online Registration, Scheduling and Quick Assessment Questionnaire are at your fingertips!

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