Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling

01/08/2026

💙 Invisible Scars Unveiled 💙
Expressions of Healing Through Art
A trauma-informed, art-based counselling group

Are you looking for a gentle, creative way to explore and heal from the impacts of trauma?

Trauma can leave invisible scars that affect how we feel in our bodies, relate to others, and understand ourselves. Over time, this can lead to shame, self-blame, and disconnection. Invisible Scars Unveiled offers a compassionate, supportive space to explore healing through creative expression.

🗓 Date: February 23
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
💲 Cost: $30.00
📍 Location: Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling

✨ In this group, participants will have the opportunity to:
• Understand trauma and its effects on the body, emotions, and behaviour
• Reduce shame and self-blame through compassionate exploration
• Safely externalize traumatic experiences
• Reconnect with resilience, comfort, and inner strength

🎨 What to expect:
• Gentle psychoeducation and group discussion
• Guided art-based activities (including the Comfort Pillow Project)
• All art supplies provided
• No pressure to share personal details
• No art experience required

👥 Who this group is for:
• Individuals impacted by stressful, painful, or traumatic experiences
• Anyone interested in healing through creative expression

✨ Spaces are limited. Pre-registration is required.
To learn more or register:
🌐 www.wildmountaincounselling.ca

📞 250-486-1868
📧 clinicmanager@wildmountaincounselling.ca

Facilitated by Lauren Wolfe, Practicum Student
Supervised by Christel Mitchell, M.C., R.C.C.

01/07/2026

There’s something deeply regulating about watching life move with such ease and confidence through its natural environment.

Nature reminds us what resilience truly looks like — grounded, instinctive, and alive.

This photo was taken yesterday in the mountains surrounding Penticton, just minutes from home, and it felt like one of those moments meant to be noticed.

- Christel

01/07/2026

✨ Upcoming No Cost Group – January 26th ✨

UNmask Your Authentic Self
A trauma-informed, art-based counselling group

Are you ready to explore who you are beneath the mask?
Many of us learn to hide parts of ourselves to feel safe, fit in, or avoid judgment. Over time, this can lead to emotional exhaustion and disconnection. This group offers a gentle, supportive space to begin reconnecting with your authentic self.

🗓 Date: January 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 1-996 Main St. Penticton, BC
💲 Cost: Free
🎨 All art supplies provided – no art experience needed

In this group, you’ll have the opportunity to:
• Explore the difference between your public self and authentic self
• Learn about masking and its emotional impact
• Reflect on when authenticity feels safer and more possible
• Build self-compassion and self-awareness

This group includes gentle psychoeducation, group discussion, and a guided mask-making art activity.

👥 Facilitated by: Lauren Wolfe, Practicum Student
🧠 Supervised by: Christel Mitchell, M.C., R.C.C.

✨ Spaces are limited. Pre-registration is required.
To sign up or learn more:
🌐 www.wildmountaincounselling.ca

Call/text: 250-486-1868
📧 clinicmanager@wildmountaincounselling.ca

01/05/2026

🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
We’re so excited to share that Mikaela will be continuing to offer the Inside Out Youth Group at Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling! 🙌🌈

This 3-week program is a supportive, fun, and interactive space for youth to:
🌟 Build self-confidence
🤝 Explore healthy friendships
🛠️ Learn real-life strategies to navigate peer pressure & challenges

It’s all about helping young people feel seen, empowered, and connected — in a space where they can truly be themselves 💛

Whether your child needs a boost in self-esteem, wants to build healthier relationships, or just craves a safe space to connect — this group is here to support them.

📌 Group Details:

Ages 10–12
🗓️ January 21, 28 & February 4
🕒 3:30 – 4:30 PM
💸 $120 for all 3 sessions

Ages 12–14
🗓️ February 24, March 4 & March 11
🕒 3:30 – 4:30 PM
💸 $120 for all 3 sessions

🍎 Snacks Provided
👥 Open to all genders
📍 Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling, Penticton
⚠️ Limited spots available!

📩 To register or learn more:
📧 clinicmanger@wildmountaincounselling.ca

📞 250-468-1868

Let’s help youth grow from the inside out 💬🌱
Please share with anyone who might benefit!

01/05/2026

A Gentle Way to Heal Trauma 💛

Looking for a way to heal that doesn’t require retelling your story?

Our Four Blinks Version of Flash Group is a gentle, effective group that helps you process trauma without sharing it out loud — no pressure, just support.

🗓️ Starts Jan 6 | Tuesdays @ 3–4:15 PM
📍 Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling
💸 $35 drop-in | $50 one-time intake
🌿 No group sharing required
💬 Just calm, private processing — at your own pace

📩 Register: info@wildmountaincounselling.ca

📞 250-486-1868

Healing doesn’t have to hurt. You don’t have to do it alone.

01/05/2026

With the new year, it can be easy to look around and see others meeting their goals and resolutions and get a bit bogged down by that. Remember - everyone's healing and growth journey is different and it's often not linear either. Remind yourself that you're on your own path, so of course it'll look different from others, but it's *your* path towards *your* healed self! 🥰🥰🌈🌈✨✨

01/01/2026

Her mind was once a battleground where fear and anger warred and despair bound love in iron chains. Now it is a quiet temple where love and kindness learn to walk
once again.

Healing doesn’t always look like victory.
Sometimes it looks like softness.
Like breathing again.
Like making space for joy where there once was only survival.

If your mind is still a battleground — hold on.
Quiet comes.
Peace can be relearned.
Love remembers how to walk.

You are not alone in your becoming. 💛

12/30/2025

Let’s be real — winter can be hard on our mood and energy.
The sun disappears early, routines feel heavier, and it’s easy to slip into low motivation mode.
But small shifts can make a big difference. 💛

Here are 6 winter-friendly ways to care for your mental health right now:

🌞 Get sunlight early — Open your blinds first thing. Even 10–15 minutes of morning light can help your body clock & mood.
💡 Use a light therapy lamp — Especially if you experience seasonal mood dips (SAD), this can be a game changer.
🏃‍♀️ Move your body daily — Doesn’t have to be intense. Dance in the kitchen, walk in place during a podcast, stretch before bed.
👥 Stay socially connected — Text a friend, plan a low-pressure hangout, or join a group. Connection helps regulate your nervous system.
🌿 Add nature wherever you can — Houseplants, a pine-scented candle, a bundled-up walk outside. Nature soothes.
🧣 Romanticize the season — Cozy up with your softest blanket, make a “winter” playlist, or sip your tea like a movie character.

✨ You’re not lazy. You’re a human living in winter.
Be gentle with yourself — and find what warms your soul, even on the coldest days.

What’s one thing that helps YOU feel better this time of year? 💬 Drop it in the comments!

12/29/2025

As we roll into the new year, setting your intentions for 2026 can be understandably overwhelming. But just remember, through imagining the life you want to live and by taking small steps towards it, you'll look back on this time next year and be able to see all that you've accomplished through positive thinking and reframing thoughts!

12/28/2025

Clash With Care: Why Conflict Is Actually Good for Your Relationship
When we think of “healthy relationships,” most of us picture peaceful Sunday mornings, shared laughs, and warm, conflict-free conversations. But let’s be honest—real relationships aren’t Instagram-filter perfect. They’re messy, layered, and yes, some
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When we think of “healthy relationships,” most of us picture peaceful Sunday mornings, shared laughs, and warm, conflict-free conversations. But let’s be honest—real relationships aren’t Instagram-filter perfect. They’re messy, layered, and yes, sometimes they involve raised voices, hurt...