Counselling Bruce County

Counselling Bruce County FREE 15min CONSULTATION! Counselling & Psychotherapy services in Port Elgin and Kincardine. In-Person and Virtual. Children, Teens, Adults & Couples.

Text 519-266-3574 or Book Online 24/7 at www.counsellingbrucecounty.com

Being a therapist is so much more than the 60 mins you’re sat with us 🫶There’s so much thought, reflection and care tha...
04/06/2026

Being a therapist is so much more than the 60 mins you’re sat with us 🫶

There’s so much thought, reflection and care that happens behind the scenes.

I don’t just “switch off” when a session ends.

I’m thinking about my clients when I’m reading, learning, reflecting.

I’m holding them in mind between sessions and wondering…

✨ Did they manage to set that boundary with their boss?

✨ How are they coping with the toxic family get-together?

✨ Did that new sleep technique help?

And i can’t count the amount of times I’ve felt like the “this would be perfect for ___” when I read a book, hear a song or scroll the gram for mental health stuff!

We carry your stories with us, we feel protective of you, we’re inspired by your bravery. 💛

April🍀
04/01/2026

April🍀

Welcome Spring! With every breeze and bloom, may you find the courage to move forward and grow.
03/20/2026

Welcome Spring! With every breeze and bloom, may you find the courage to move forward and grow.

🧊 Cold Exposure for a Nervous System ResetWhen the nervous system is overwhelmed, simple cold stimulation can help brin...
03/18/2026

🧊 Cold Exposure for a Nervous System Reset

When the nervous system is overwhelmed, simple cold stimulation can help bring the body back into balance. Cold activates the vagus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system, helping shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest-and-restore.

Here are four simple techniques you can try:

❄️ Ice Face Dunk
Dip your face in a bowl of cold water with ice for 10–20 seconds, repeating 3–5 times. This activates the mammalian dive reflex and can quickly calm the heart rate.

❄️ Ice Pack on Chest
Place a cold pack on the sternum (centre of the chest) and breathe slowly for 2–3 minutes. Try inhaling for 4 seconds and exhaling for 6 seconds to deepen relaxation.

❄️ Ice in Hands
Hold an ice cube in each hand and focus on the sensation for 30–60 seconds. This grounding technique can interrupt anxious thoughts and bring attention back to the body.

❄️ Cold Pack on Neck
Place a cold pack on the back of the neck for 2–5 minutes while breathing slowly. This can help regulate the autonomic nervous system.

Small practices like these can support nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and trauma recovery.

📚 Learn more in our book:
https://recoverytraumaltd.gumroad.com/l/hvctvc

🌿 More trauma recovery resources:
www.recoverytrauma.


03/16/2026

Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services is partnering with the Ontario Autism Program and Thames Valley Children’s Centre to host an Autism Family Resource & Information Night!

This free event is an opportunity for families to connect with local organizations, learn about available autism services, and ask questions about supports in our community.

📅 April 14
🕒 5:30pm-7:30pm
📍 Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-family-resource-information-night-tickets-1984888181984

Please share with families who may benefit.

⏰ SPRINGING FORWARD FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ⏰✅ Shift bedtime gradually. Starting on Wednesday, move bedtime up (and wakeup)...
03/06/2026

⏰ SPRINGING FORWARD FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ⏰

✅ Shift bedtime gradually. Starting on Wednesday, move bedtime up (and wakeup) 15 minutes earlier. This will slowly ease your body into your new sleep routine.

✅ Change clocks on Saturday night. Don’t wait until Sunday. Waking up to the right time helps you mentally adjust faster.

✅ Increase morning light exposure. Open curtains in the morning or sit outside to help reset your internal clock.

✅ Utilize the extra daylight. Play outside or go for a short walk before bed to burn off energy and encourage better sleep.

✅ Spend extra time prepping for the week ahead. To help ease in, spend time on Sunday meal prepping, laying out clothes, packing lunches, etc.



Welcome March! 💚🍀🌱Budding flowers, feeling the sun on my face, knowing there are brighter days ahead. ✨ I hope you too a...
03/02/2026

Welcome March! 💚🍀🌱

Budding flowers, feeling the sun on my face, knowing there are brighter days ahead. ✨ I hope you too are enjoying the shift in seasons!

These are not “just the baby blues.”They are not personality flaws.And they are not something you should have to push t...
02/25/2026

These are not “just the baby blues.”

They are not personality flaws.

And they are not something you should have to push through alone.

One in five mothers experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. Half go undiagnosed. And for many, symptoms do not just disappear when the baby gets older.

If you are still struggling months or even years later, that does not mean this is just motherhood. It does not mean you are ungrateful. And it does not mean you are just imagining it or should be over it by now.

It means you deserve support.

If you're struggling, please connect with us and book with Stephanie who is our eating disorder specialist This week is...
02/24/2026

If you're struggling, please connect with us and book with Stephanie who is our eating disorder specialist

This week is National Eating Disorder Week.

Eating disorders aren’t just about food.

They’re about control, coping, anxiety, perfectionism, and pain that often goes unseen.

This Eating Disorder Awareness Week is a reminder that someone can be struggling and still look “fine”.
Eating disorders don’t have a look, and they are not a choice.

Recovery isn’t linear or aesthetic, but it is possible 🤍

Let’s break the silence, challenge the stigma, and remember:
Your worth has never been defined by your body or what you eat.💜

02/17/2026

The Year of the Horse starts today 🐎 Horse Year is the year you stop circling your potential and finally step into it. ✨



#2026

We are excited for Melri to join us back in the office in March and she has openings for new clients who need after scho...
02/12/2026

We are excited for Melri to join us back in the office in March and she has openings for new clients who need after school or evening appointments. She works on Thursdays and her schedule is now open and available to book online. She will be limiting new clients so if you're looking for something after school or work I recommend looking with her as soon as possible!! 😊

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