Inner Strength Wellness

10/03/2024

Being a newbie to private practice, I’m immensely grateful to have had Adrienne as a mentor. She was so deserving of this nomination, and it was an honour to celebrate her hard work and dedication to providing inclusive and accessible therapy to our community.

Very proud to be a part of the CCS team and it was super fun to spend some non-clinical time together! 🤍🤍🤍

Last Saturday night, a few of us from the Connected Counselling Services team had the pleasure of celebrating together at the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala! 🎉🏆

I couldn’t be prouder of these incredible therapists, and all the members of our team, who pour their hearts, brains and spirits into supporting our diverse clientele each and every day. Their dedication has helped us create an inclusive, welcoming, and affirming space for all folx seeking support on their mental health journey. I’m deeply grateful to each one of them! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

The event was a rare opportunity for us to spend time together outside of the clinic and learn about other amazing local businesses doing impactful work in our community. Congratulations to HeLa Beauty for winning in our category! Props also to Kitchissippi Productions, Primeau Law, Robbie Dean Counselling Centre, Integrated Health Centre, table mate Travis Richards Office and all the other winners- we are so proud to be part of such a vibrant, inclusive and supportive business community. 🌟

We’re excited about our future as a business and are already looking forward to next year’s gala—who knows what new heights we’ll reach by then! 🚀

06/27/2024

So much of life is grieving, and yet, we are rarely taught about grief and how frequently we will encounter it throughout our lifetime. So it’s not surprising that it often catches us completely off guard, without words to describe what we’re feeling and why.

If you are grieving after a big life change or loss, you are not alone. Working with a trusted psychotherapist is one way to begin moving forward. Feel free to visit the Inner Strength Wellness web page or Psychology Today profile for more information or to schedule an appointment.

06/03/2024

If you have been searching for a therapist lately, you may be wondering “What is the difference between a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)?!”

❓ Firstly, good question! I encourage you to ask questions about your therapist’s qualifications, and any other information you need to feel comfortable and confident working with them!

Okay, so there are A LOT of milestones on the road to becoming a fully Registered Psychotherapist (or, RP).

Here are some of mine:

🌙 Many moons ago I completed my B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in the Social Determinants of Health (that means I see mental health and physical health through a holistic lens).

🤍 For 15 years, I worked in community mental health and loved my roles as:
• Outreach Worker
• Community Mental Health Caseworker
• Service Navigator
• Intake Worker
• Court Diversion and Support Caseworker.

📚 In 2021, after having our second baby, I took the leap into my Masters in Counselling Psychology - for three years I poured my heart into family, school and work.

🫴🏽 After a little break from school to have my third kiddo in 2022, I returned to school and went out into the world to practice psychotherapy during an 8 month Practicum placement at a local health team (where I learned SO much from two absolutely lovely and skilled therapists).

👩🏻‍🎓After graduating, I said goodbye to a career in community mental health - a place where I worked with hundreds of truly amazing human beings. I have them to thank (and my fantastic mentors and colleagues of course) for all that I have learned and for inspiring me to be a therapist.

🗣 Before I drop “qualifying” from my title to be a fully registered RP, I must complete:
• A registration exam
• 450 hours of client sessions
• 100 clinical supervision hours

🤔 Supervision is where I meet with a therapist who is trained to supervise others therapists! Supervision is a place to walk through tricky situations, get feedback about best practices, etc. I am big on humility and am a life long learner - no one person can know everything!

What questions do you have about navigating therapy or mental health services? Let me know 👇🏻