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Sound Youth Counselling

We are a trauma-responsive, inclusive, strengths-based counselling practice for children and youth (ages 5+ years-old) parents, and families.

We also facilitate community education programs and professional development trainings. BLM ✊🏿 MMIW 🌈 LGBTQ2S+

Services are currently being offered in-person (outside) and virtually. We hope you will take advantage of the flexibility this offers. Areas of support, include: anxiety; depression; eating disorders; emotional regulation; anger; grief; trauma; gender identity; sexual orientation; self-esteem; bullying; relationships; and life transitions.

10/31/2025

🔊 Exception Seekers - "Privilege, growth and connection: A human story in the arts" with Jesse Griffiths 🔊

Meet Jesse (he/him), the founder of Jesse Griffiths Casting (JGC). After over a decade as a film, TV, and theatre actor, Jesse pivoted to a career in casting, with a focus on championing inclusion and diversity in the casting process.

Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists, Jesse has taught at colleges and universities across Canada as well as countless other private institutions. He leads a monthly workshop for Toronto’s BIPOC community and serves as a mentor at the Canadian Film Centre’s Actors Conservatory.

In this episode, Jesse shares about his journey, exploring themes of privilege, resilience, and community connection. Jesse emphasizes the importance of authentic conversations and the responsibility of casting directors to deepen representation on the screen. This conversation is full of laughter, stories, and new perspectives on creating landing spaces for people to take risks and grow.

Have a listen, and we hope you'll share, too! 👍 https://tinyurl.com/42827s89

10/29/2025

Depression.

It can feel heavy and exhausting, it can feel like it won't change and that nothing works, and it can feel very lonely and likely no one else gets how hard it is.

It can also feel like it takes a TON of effort to do things that used to be easy (which can feel frustrating and discouraging - how did brushing my teeth become such a monumental task?!).

If you know a young person who is struggling with feelings of depression, here are a couple ideas for how you can show support:
🫶 acknowledge the effort - give some validation!
🫶 be gentle with your expectations
🫶 offer words of support

If you need more ideas, we are here. Depression is not easy. But there is hope. Things can change.

10/27/2025

Do you ever find yourself in a heated conversation and wonder how you got there? Like, you just saw each other after school or work and yet somehow you're already arguing?

It might be because of what you are both carrying from your days. You know, the things that impact our relationships that we often underestimate (or don't even see), but that influence how we show up with others:

🔋 how much energy did we put into meeting the expectations of others? did we have to mask our feelings to fit in?
📈 how many wins did I have today? how many challenges did I face?
🍕do I have a consistent and predictable way to meet my basic needs or am I worried about how to do this?

If we can pause and identify some of these things, then we can come to our interactions with more compassion and patience (and full stomachs - anyone else get hangry?!).

Let us know if we can help 👉 soundyouthcounselling.ca

10/22/2025

A mid-week shout-out to everyone doing the best they can at the moment. You've got this. Keep going.

10/20/2025

📣 Just Pay Attention! (and other things we say that aren't always helpful), presented in partnership with the Parry Sound Public Library 📣

We have to know what’s happening before the behaviour if we want to change the behaviour.

As adults (especially parents and teachers), we play an important role in helping kids develop their internal dialogue and sense of self - am I smart? do I fit in? can I do hard things?

Kids face a tremendous amount of pressure to be really good at a lot of things (almost everything) when they’re in school, AND they’re asked to do this within a very specific learning model. But for kids who struggle with aspects of attention, these demands can start to feel really, really hard.

This presentation explores common behaviours that develop with attentional challenges and provides strategies that parents and teachers can use to help.

Interested? We hope you'll join (registration is needed):
💲FREE, online, or in-person at the Parry Sound Public Library
☕ refreshments provided
📆 November 4, 7-8pm
👉 soundyouthcounselling.ca/events-education

Parry Sound Public Library

10/17/2025

🔊 Exception Seekers - "Navigating climate grief: How nature and community can heal" 🔊

In this episode, Brendan Madden, a passionate leader in outdoor education and risk management, reflects on his career journey, current work, and evolving perspectives on environmental stewardship, community resilience, and youth engagement. Brendan discusses the transformative power of nature-based experiences, both for mental health and for building stronger communities in the face of climate change and societal disconnection.

This is a hopeful conversation that speaks to the emotional benefits of community engagement, the importance of volunteering, and the quiet but powerful impact of mentors.

If you worry about how to help the young people in your life (or yourself) navigate climate grief, or want to balance these concerns with learning more about the encouraging work of risk management leaders in the outdoor industry, this episode is for you!

Have a minute? We hope you'll have a listen. Like what we're doing? Please comment, share, and subscribe.

Apple Podcast listeners, here's a direct link 👉 https://tinyurl.com/42827s89
Want to listen on a different platform or catch up on other episodes? 👉 soundyouthcounselling.ca/podcast

10/15/2025

How many times have we seen a young person do or say something and the first thing that pops into our mind is, "what were they thinking?!"

Well, in our experience, actually quite a lot! Young people put more thought into their decisions than we often give them credit for:

🚬 Like the teen who decided to smoke w**d at a party because they were getting pressure to "do something" but others were doing much harder drugs.
🚗 Or the teen who missed curfew after driving a friend because they wanted to make sure they got home okay.

When we see the behaviours we don't like, it's easy to react. But the reaction risks missing the reason. 🫶 So
be curious, be open, listen, and learn. Have the conversation, then come up with the plan. 🫶

If you need some ideas on how to start these conversations, let us know. 👉 info@soundyouthcounselling.ca or comment "START" below👇 and we'll be in touch!

10/13/2025

A little celebratory nod to the colours of October.

"Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all other seasons." - Jim Bishop

10/10/2025

Sound Youth Counselling in Huntsville Ontario offers mental health support for children (ages 5+ years-old), teens, parents, and families.

We are kid-first-counsellors (which means we've always worked with young people because we love them, and then we ended up becoming counsellors) and know how important it is for young people to have a welcoming, inclusive, and comfortable space to share and grow.

We also know how important it is for counselling to be accessible when and where you need it. We have a sliding scale and some sponsored spots, too.

You can learn more about who we are and what we do here 👉 soundyouthcounselling.ca or by contacting us directly here 👉 info@soundyouthcounselling.ca or here👇 (DM).

📸 Sarah Vanasse Photography

10/08/2025

"If it's out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind, too." - Mel Robbins

Easy to say, harder to do! BUT, asking ourselves questions can help us identify the thoughts that prompt us for action and those that get us stuck in fear:

do I have the ability to find the answers I need or am I reliant on someone else for this?
is this something that is going to happen regardless of what I do?
do I have the skills / knowledge / experience to make the change that needs to happen?
In other words, is this in my control or out of my control?

(if you answered "out of my control" then channel Mel Robbins - it doesn't deserve more of your time or attention).

If you need some help with sorting through these kinds of thoughts and questions, let us know. We can share ideas.

10/06/2025

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10/03/2025

🔊 Exception Seekers - "Nesting in life's storms: Cultivating strength in youth" with Jalynn Bosley 🔊

We are thrilled to welcome Jalynn Bosley, founder and director of ALIVE Outdoors, to the podcast!

This episode explores the evolution and impact of ALIVE’s outdoor experiential education programs, and how these types of programs help to foster resilience, personal growth, and mental wellness in youth.

Jalynn reflects on how her upbringing, travel, and willingness to follow her inner compass led her to forge a nontraditional career path. We dive into deeper topics like the importance of discomfort in personal development, the risks of over-parenting, and how youth can be supported in building self-reliance and inner strength.

Jalynn believes that time in nature, guided by strong role models can keep people anchored in the real world, and help maintain balance in today’s digital era. She likes that the smoke of a campfire is embedded into most of her clothes, and even after 25 years, she still finds great joy, purpose, and reward in the work she does through ALIVE Outdoors. Jalynn has worked as an educator, facilitator, and wilderness guide for the past 30 years. She is a Certified Positive Psychology Practitioner, deeply committed to empowering young people to live with authenticity, confidence, and mindfulness, ideally guiding them toward a grounded, intentional life aligned with their core values.

Have a listen, and we hope you'll share, too! 👍 soundyouthcounselling.ca/podcast

Jalynn Bosley

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