Parra Wellness

01/20/2022

08/29/2021

I excited to announce that I am exploring some new directions in my career and I can use your help!

I'm in the process of building an e-course to support those newly diagnosed with ADHD to make sense of what this means for their life, build a library of techniques to support improved daily living, as well as supporting students to begin to overcome any internalized stigma, shame, and regret that can come with this diagnosis. I was inspired to create this course by the countless clients I've worked with who were given no direction after diagnosis and had to begin this journey alone.

If you or someone you know has ADHD, I would greatly appreciate you filling out and passing this survey on. It will be a huge help to me in creating the course. I am also offering $20 gift cards to 3 random participants who leave their email addresses.

Thank you!

https://forms.gle/f6NaC96WH4Go3F66A

05/20/2021

Riding the waves of expansion and contraction as you grow and become more resilient.

11/26/2020

Office setup: 2020 edition

09/24/2020

I'm excited to announce I will be returning to full-time private practice online and in-person in Powell River, BC Canada on October 12th, 2020!
Over the past year, I've expanded my experience and ability to facilitate change with addictions as well as continued to refine my somatic (body-focused) therapy skills.
My areas of focus will include addictions, somatic therapy, ADHD, nature-based therapy, and autism.
I am also currently developing a new form of coaching that works specifically with self-limiting thoughts / beliefs and their anchors in the body and nervous system. I hope to be able to offer that service early in the new year.
For now, the best way to inquire about my services is through my email at info@jmpcounselling.com. New website coming soon!
Thanks everyone

06/05/2019

Hi friends.
Thank you so much for gifting me a like and tuning into my posts this past year.
A new adventure calls and as of June 14th, I will be closing this iteration of my practice. I'm moving to Powell River on the Upper Sunshine Coast and will be working with men healing their addictions and trauma.
My hope is to find new ways to contribute to the communities of counselling, addictions, Somatic Experiencing, and the Sunshine Coast.
Thank you for your support and farewell for now!
John-Michael

03/14/2019

Inuit wisdom on using play with toddlers to encourage self-regulation and empathy.

At the top of the world, the Inuit culture has developed a sophisticated way to sculpt kids' behavior without yelling or scolding. Could discipline actually be playful?

01/31/2019

Great article talking about trauma and psychological injury as the generator of mental health issues rather than the neurotransmitter model.
Shocking to learn that there are no studies that have actually shown mental health issues are caused by neurotransmitter imbalance.

The Psychological Injury model will triumph not just because it's supported by literally thousands of studies but because at our core, we know it is true.

01/27/2019

A great, succinct article about child meltdowns through the lens of the nervous system and response to feeling unsafe.

Meltdowns and tantrums are not purposeful misbehavior. In the moment, a child needs soothing, not lecturing, consequences or punishment.

12/30/2018

I love hearing about the willingness to seek therapeutic help in the face of cultural stigma. It gives permission and a model to young people that is invaluable.

Janelle Monae has been bringing Black Girl Magic to our radar lately, whether it be with her bold fashion sense, her bomb music, or her acti