Sound Youth Counselling

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

👋 If you are looking for counselling for a child, teen, or family in Parry Sound, Huntsville, or anywhere across Ontario, we're glad you stopped by.

We are a youth-focused mental health practice built around one simple belief: every young person deserves access to compassionate, high-quality support.

We take a strength-based, whole-person approach to mental health. We look at the big picture, recognizing that every child and teen exists within their family, their community, and all the other layers that shape who they are.

If you want to chat more, give us a shout 👉 info@soundyouthcounselling.ca or DM us 👇

05/29/2026

🔊 Exception Seekers - Doing big feelings together, with Aly Bird 🔊

This episode is an honest, compassionate discussion about grief literacy, emotional resilience, and learning to make space for the people and experiences that continue to shape us long after loss.

In this episode, Aly Bird (Registered Psychotherapist and grief counsellor) shares how grief affects both adults and children, why honest conversations matter, and how our culture often struggles to make space for mourning and vulnerability. Aly shares insights from her work supporting bereaved individuals and families, including how children process grief differently than adults, the importance of trusted relationships, and why emotional expression should be supported rather than avoided.

The conversation also dives into “continuing bonds,” the idea that relationships with people who have died can remain meaningful and present throughout our lives, as well as the role of ritual, community, and storytelling in healing. Aly reflects personally on losing her partner Will, rebuilding life after profound loss, and how courage, curiosity, and connection have shaped both her personal journey and professional work.

We hope you will have a listen 👉 https://tinyurl.com/42827s89

05/25/2026

Spring is here! But we never doubted it would come, did we? 🫣🤣

05/22/2026

We'd like to take a moment to gently recognize the uncomfortable, upsetting, and emotionally-charged moment that some parents face when their child or teens shares that they have been thinking about su***de. We know how hard this can be, and would like to offer a few ideas to help if you are ever in this position.

First and foremost, if there is ever an immediate and imminent cause for concern for someone's safety, call 911 or get them to your nearest hospital (like if they tell you they have acted on a su***de plan).

If someone shares that they are (or have been) thinking about su***de, but they have not acted on those thoughts, take a moment - take some breaths, stay together, and focus on your connection. You have time for a conversation.

Remember, asking someone directly if they're having thoughts of su***de or asking someone directly if they have a plan, is not going to put new ideas in their head - you are not increasing the risk to their safety by asking - in fact, you are doing the opposite! By directly asking to learn more, you are showing your confidence in handling that information, and giving them the opportunity to share what is often an uncomfortable thing to share.

If you aren't comfortable with that conversation or aren't sure what to do, that's okay! This is why crisis lines exist and you could call a crisis line together. 📲 Kids Help Phone and Canada's 9-8-8 are 24/7 crisis supports that can help to determine risk and next steps.

If you ever need some more ideas, please reach out 👉 info@soundyouthcounselling.ca

The more we talk about su***de, the more we can help to reduce the stigma people face in reaching out for help.

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05/18/2026

👋 hello from our new Huntsville home at 395 Centre St. N. - we are so excited to welcome you into this bright new space!

In Huntsville, Parry Sound, and across Ontario, we offer support for:
🫶 big feelings
🫶 anxiety & depression
🫶 self-harm
🫶 trauma
🫶 relationships and social skills..and so much more.

If you're looking for some counselling support (ages 5+) or want to know more about what we do, we'd love to hear from you 👉 info@soundyouthcounselling.ca

05/15/2026

🔊 Exception Seekers - Chinese Medicine, Modern Stress, and the Art of Balance, with Shelby Seegmiller

In this episode, Colleen sits down with registered acupuncturist Shelby to explore the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), acupuncture, and the relationship between our bodies, environment, and daily habits.

Shelby shares how she discovered acupuncture unexpectedly and fell in love with the philosophy and depth of Chinese medicine. Together, the conversation unpacks concepts like yin and yang, the five elements, “heat,” “dampness,” and “wind” in the body, translating ancient Eastern medical ideas into language that feels accessible and relevant in modern life.

The discussion explores how TCM approaches health differently than many Western models, focusing not only on symptoms, but on identifying and treating root imbalances. Shelby explains how lifestyle, stress, seasons, food preparation, sleep, movement, and environment all influence our health and nervous systems.
Colleen and Shelby also discuss the difference between acupuncture and dry needling, how food and cooking methods affect the body, why slowing down in winter may actually support health, ways to support children’s health through TCM principles, and non-needle approaches such as cupping, acupressure, heat therapy, and ear seeds

This episode is an invitation to consider health through a more holistic lens; one that encourages balance, awareness, and living more in rhythm with nature.

We hope you'll have a listen! https://tinyurl.com/42827s89

.ca Level Health

05/13/2026