Prairie Heart Counselling Inc

08/25/2025

Focus on what you can control—your thoughts, actions, and responses. Let go of what you can’t 💜

08/22/2025

🚨 our phone lines are down - notice sent by Sasktel 🚨 but you can still reach us by TEXT, IG, FB and email! We will keep you all updated as we know more!

08/22/2025

Today is National Rainbow Baby Day 🌈

A rainbow baby brings hope and light after the storm of loss, but they do not replace the child who came before. Love and grief still live alongside the joy.

Today we celebrate the little ones we get to hold and remember the ones we can only hold in our hearts 💜

08/19/2025

08/16/2025

Doing your best doesn’t mean the same thing every day.

Some days, your best might look like getting through a full schedule, being present with others, and ticking all the boxes.

Other days, your best might be just getting out of bed, making something to eat, or resting when you need to.

Both are real. Both are enough.

You’re allowed to have days when your capacity looks different. It doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re human.

08/12/2025

Lindsay helps co-run a seniors group (55+) at the Regina Community Clinic on Wednesdays from 2:30-4:00pm. Come and join us!

08/10/2025

What Does “Dropping Anchor” Mean?

Imagine you’re caught in a storm at sea. Dropping anchor doesn’t stop the storm, but it helps stabilize the boat so it doesn’t drift. Similarly, dropping anchor during an emotional storm grounds you in the present moment, so you’re less overwhelmed by the intensity of your feelings.

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), “dropping anchor” is a grounding strategy used to manage intense emotional experiences, such as anxiety, panic, or dissociation.

How to Practice Dropping Anchor (The ACE Formula)

You can use this A-C-E approach:

A – Acknowledge what’s going on
Notice your internal experience: thoughts, emotions, and urges.

Example: “I’m feeling anxious. My mind is racing.”

C – Come back into your body

Connect with your physical self:
-Press your feet into the floor
-Stretch or move
-Take a deep breath
-Feel your hands on your lap

E – Engage with the world around you

-Look around and name what you see
-Focus on the task at hand or describe your environment
-Use your five senses to anchor into the now

Why It Helps

-Reduces overwhelm by separating you from your thoughts and emotions
-Grounds you in the here and now
-Creates space to respond skillfully, rather than react impulsively

Dropping anchor may not make the storm stop completely, but it allows you space to handle the waves as they come 💜

08/04/2025

Sure! Here’s a ready-to-use Instagram post caption about the **physical symptoms of anxiety**, written in a supportive and informative tone:

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Physical Symptoms of Anxiety You Might Not Expect

Anxiety isn’t just in your head — it can show up in your body too. Some common physical symptoms include:

✨ Rapid heartbeat
✨ Shortness of breath
✨ Muscle tension or aches
✨ Stomach issues (like nausea or IBS)
✨ Dizziness or lightheadedness
✨ Sweating or chills
✨ Fatigue
✨ Headaches
✨ Trouble sleeping

Your body might be trying to tell you something. These symptoms are valid and real — you’re not imagining them.

If you’re experiencing these signs regularly, you’re not alone. Talking to a mental health professional can help you find relief and feel more in control 💜

08/01/2025

August is National Breastfeeding Month

Let’s talk about what often gets overlooked: maternal mental health.

Whether you’re breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, or doing a combination — your mental and emotional well-being matters just as much as how your baby is fed.

Some parents feel joy and connection. Others experience pain, anxiety, guilt, or grief. Many feel pressure to meet expectations that don’t match their reality.

All of these experiences are valid.

Every feeding journey deserves support, free from shame or judgment.

You are doing the best you can. Your health matters, too.

07/31/2025