Seetahal Counselling

12/14/2024

How Are You: A Neurosequential Model of Self-Care

11/02/2024

08/31/2024

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day.
It's "held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind."~International Overdose Awareness Day

Are you interested in learning more about supporting and advocating for individuals impacted by Substance Use Disorder? Stop by the Owen Sound Farmers Market today between 9am-12pm for the Outreach Market Popup!

08/17/2024

08/15/2024

We had such a wonderful time at the Happy Yoga & Fitness Studio for our grief support event! A huge shout out to Jen for offering her lovely space and leading the gentle yoga session, and to Carly at Nostalgia Of My Future for her outstanding photography. Finally, a big thank you to everyone who attended! 💗

Curious about how Yoga supports mental health? Pease send me a message and I'd be thrilled to provide you with some information!

07/22/2024

"Each person's grief is as unique as their fingerprint. But what everyone has in common is that no matter how they grieve, they share a need for their grief to be witnessed...The need is for someone to be fully present to the magnitude of their loss without trying to point out the silver lining." ~David Kessler

The practice of Yoga and the loving support from others helped me tremendously, following the death of my son. I hope this afternoon reduces the isolation of grief and provides a safe space to try out Yoga as a healthy coping strategy.

I'm thrilled to be organizing this event with Happy Yoga & Fitness Studio. It is a pay-what-you-can-afford afternoon of Yoga and support for individuals and families who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, and/or child loss. Funds raised will cover the cost of the space and any leftover funds will be donated to our local NICU, in Owen Sound. I look forward to seeing you there!

07/19/2024

Hi !

I’m Kristen, and I’m dedicated to bridging gaps in mental health care, and advocating for the voices that go unheard within our community.

CAMH released that “one in two Canadians have—or have had—a mental illness by the time they reach 40 years of age…Opioid overdoses now account for more deaths in Canada than automobile accidents. Over 4,000 Canadians die by su***de every year—an average of 11 per day.”

There is a huge shortage of funding for mental health care in Canada. Research consistently shows that early intervention is the key to preventing the development of serious symptoms. Still, ”75 per cent of children with mental disorders do not have access to specialized treatment services.”

My passion is to help lift barriers by taking a stand against harmful structures, policies, and practices that marginalize our community’s most vulnerable members, while increasing access to tools that promote self-determination.

I do this by engaging in advocacy initiatives and offering the following services to build on existing strengths: person-centered therapy, assistance with self-referrals to community agencies (Grey County Housing, CMHA, Legal), educational services (reading/writing support, resume-writing, interview practice, etc.), facilitating harm reduction for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), attending appointments (medical/legal) for the purpose of advocating for the client’s best interest, etc.

In short, therapy from a social justice framework involves learning your story, understanding your needs/priorities, and connecting you with the tools you feel would foster joy, autonomy, and confidence!

https://www.camh.ca/en/driving-change/the-crisis-is-real

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/harm-reduction

Harm reduction is an approach to treating those with alcohol and other substance-use problems that does not require patients to commit to complete abstinence before treatment begins. Instead, an array of practical strategies are deployed to reduce the negative health and social consequences of subst...