Wave Counselling & Wellness

11/19/2025

November 19 is International Men’s Day 💙

Strength isn’t staying silent or hiding your feelings. Many men are taught to “tough it out,” but true courage comes from honesty, openness, and reaching out.

Checking in with yourself, talking to someone you trust, and asking for support are powerful acts — not signs of weakness.

We can all support the men in our lives by giving space for their emotions to be seen, heard, and understood.

Men’s mental health matters — today and every day.

11/16/2025

The "Sunday Scaries" refer to the anxiety, dread, or sadness many people feel on Sundays as they anticipate the start of the work or school week.

This type of anticipatory anxiety is often tied to thoughts about the upcoming week, work stress, or feeling like you didn’t get enough time to relax.

🌀 This Sunday, take time to power down and tune in.

11/05/2025

🌊 Meet Ryan Harris, one of our DBT Skills Group therapists! 😃

Ryan is a skilled DBT therapist who completed Intensive DBT Training with the Treatment Implementation Collaborative, a leading DBT training organization.

He is passionate about helping clients develop skills to manage emotions, reduce self-harm behaviours, and improve overall well-being. 🧠

Ryan is excited to co-facilitate our 12-week DBT Skills Group alongside Rick, starting November 13.

💰 $100 per session | 12 sessions total
📧 info@wavecounsellingwellness.com
🌊 www.wavecounsellingwellness.com

🛑 Only 4 spots left — reach out today!

11/04/2025

🌊 Meet Rick Parsons, one of our DBT Skills Group therapists! 😃

Rick is a passionate advocate for Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and has completed the 6-month Intensive DBT Training Program with Behavioural Tech, the official training company of Dr. Marsha Linehan, developer of DBT.

He’s known for leading DBT groups that help individuals build skills for regulating their emotions and managing self-harm. 🧠

Rick is excited to co-facilitate our upcoming 12-week DBT Skills Group, starting November 13!

💰 $100 per session | 12 sessions total
📧 info@wavecounsellingwellness.com
🌊 www.wavecounsellingwellness.com

🛑 Limited availability — only 6 spots left!

10/31/2025

👻 Ghosts belong in Halloween stories — not in your messages.

Being ghosted hurts — and it’s okay to feel the impact. It doesn’t define your worth.

You’re not alone. We see it often in our practice, and we understand how painful it can be. 💔

If you’re struggling to make sense of it or to move forward, reach out and book an appointment at: wavecounsellingwellness.com

10/22/2025

Every name has a story. Ours reflects the heart of our counselling practice. 🌊

10/14/2025

10/11/2025

At Wave, we honour each person’s journey toward living authentically. Whether you're coming true, inviting in, or simply being yourself — it's your story to share, when, how, and if you choose.

For many, coming out is rarely a single moment — it's an ongoing journey that takes courage and resilience.

As LGBTQ+ rights face challenges around the world, we stand firm in celebrating love, diversity, and inclusion. We support you not just today, but every day.

Each of us plays a role in creating spaces where others feel safe, seen, and celebrated.

10/01/2025

🌊​ New DBT Skills Group Launching This Fall!

We’re excited to offer a 12-week Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group for Adults (18+) — based on Dr. Marsha Linehan’s gold-standard, evidence-based model.

This group is ideal for individuals who:
- Struggle to manage intense emotions
- Have difficulty maintaining healthy relationships
- Want to break free from unhelpful behaviours

Over 12 weeks, participants will learn and practice key skills from four core DBT modules:​
🧠​ Emotion Regulation
​🔥​ Distress Tolerance
​🫶​ Interpersonal Effectiveness
​🧘​ Mindfulness

​💬​ Small group | ​📍​In-person | ​🗓️​ Starts November 13

​🛑​ Space is limited — register early!

Learn more: wavecounsellingwellness.com/dbt-skills-group
Register now: info@wavecounsellingwellness.com

09/17/2025

🌊 We’re so happy to welcome Jennifer Duggan-Koops to the Wave Team!

Jennifer is now accepting new adult clients (18+) for daytime, in-person and virtual appointments.

She brings warmth, genuineness, and a strong sense of connection to her work with individuals, couples and families.

📅 Want to learn more or request an appointment?
Visit us at: wavecounsellingwellness.com

09/10/2025

September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Reaching out can make all the difference.

✔️ Know the warning signs — mood changes, withdrawal, hopelessness, feeling like a burden, increased substance use, sleeping too much or too little, or feeling trapped.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available — 24/7:

NL Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-737-4668
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Su***de Crisis Helpline (Canada-wide): Call or text 9-8-8

You’re not alone.

09/03/2025

🍂 New season, new growth. 🌱

At Wave, we love our plants — they’re a quiet reminder that growth often happens slowly, gently, and in the right conditions. 🪴

September feels like both a beginning and a transition — the return of routines, the shift in the air, and the sense that change is possible.

Just like this plant’s new leaf, fall invites us to reflect, reset, and root into what helps us grow. 🧘