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19/02/2025

Listen to your body and perhaps ask yourself why you have excuses. Or what is coming up for you that you want the break.

Sometimes we fill our schedule without asking what we want.
And then cue the excuses.

Self love is an action and taking time for yourself is a boundary, prevents burn out but most importantly, because you deserve it and you are more than what you produce.

You don’t need to produce to be of value.
You already are.

Read that again and write it on your mirror.

LeighAnn, MC, RP, CCC

10/12/2023

We often think it’s those new on the job that are most at risk when in fact it’s the ones with the most experience.

Peer support is an amazing resource to lean into because feeling connected is a protective factor against Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSD).

PTSI isn’t a life long condition, there is support and hope. Resiliency and post traumatic growth is possible.

Lean into your connections and peer support.

It’s okay not to be okay but it’s not okay to stay there.

Sessions are available as well in my Richmond Hill office or virtually.
-LeighAnn

08/12/2023

🚨BIG NEWS 🚨

Excited to announce I am now back to in person counselling, in addition to virtual counseling!!!

It was a big transition during COVID to lose my office space given the climate and having it sit there for 2 years, and although so painful to close the space, I am excited to build a office again in the future (hopefully even more beautiful).

In person sessions will be reserved for Mondays and Fridays in Richmond Hill.

To book a session, please call 647-295-9906.

Happy Friday!
LeighAnn

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05/11/2023

If you know a first responder, give your thanks for what they do for our communities.

Did you also know that a typical person will have about 7 major traumas in their life whereas a first responder may experience 7 traumatic incidents in any given week or month?

A recent Canadian study uncovered that fire fighters experience the following:

1/5 have had thoughts of su***de
1/4 have substance abuse
65% are haunted by bad call
44.5 % struggle with trauma symptoms
59% have family/ Relationship problem(s)
87% don’t reach out due to stigma

If you or someone you know is struggling please reach out.

It’s okay not to be okay, but it’s not okay to stay there.

Sessions are available in a safe, non—judgmental and trauma centered environment where you can speak freely and just be heard.

Post traumatic stress injuries (PTSI) happen and we can review some strategies so they no longer impact you, there are no guarantees but I sure as hell will work my hardest and hope you will do the same.

Support is out there,
LeighAnn
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05/10/2023

Got questions!? Need legal advice?

Contact the WSN (women’s support network of York Region) and Community Legal Clinic of York Region are happy to host a free, virtual and monthly space for York Region community members to access free legal advice.

A paralegal from CLCYR will be taking time in a virtual space for topics from family law, housing, tenant rights, sexual violence and more.

Call to book 905-508-5018 for october 16, 4-7pm for your free 30 minutes consult.

16/09/2023

💛Setting boundaries 💛

Tell me the truth, did you just get nervous!

Boundaries are healthy and safe and protect your mind and family.

You deserve them and are allowed to say no.
You are allowed to say “let me think about that” before saying yes.

Try it! Maybe with something small and see how it feels.

You got this
LeighAnn

15/09/2023

You deserve that time to do whatever it is that fills your cup 🫶

Taking time to reflect on what you need is selfcare

What is selfcare?🫶

💛Lighting a candle
💛Reading a book
💛Taking 5 minutes to be alone
💛Walking outside
💛Getting your hair or nails done
💛Calling a friend
💛Drawing, doodling or anything that brings you joy

So take that time today and enjoy it.
You work so hard that you deserve to fill your cup because you cannot pour from an empty cup.

You can do this 🫶
LeighAnn

24/01/2023

With a new year, I wanted to ensure that our first responders are taking care of their mental health.

I am offering pro bono sessions to check in, offer strategies and a safe space to connect to their health goals.

If you or someone you know who is a first responder or retired first responder, please reach out.

I am in office Monday to Thursday at 8pm and am here to support you. I am a qualified first responder counselor and have expertise in trauma and EMDR coping strategies.

Let’s make a deal to make this year the one you put your health first.

LeighAnn, RP, MC, BSS, BA.

04/04/2022

I think as a community we over glamourize being busy.

But imagine we put emphasis on taking care of ourselves and our family. To have time because we book selfcare or quiet time or disconnecting from all our devices.

Remember that, if social media makes you feel good, enjoy it and connect with others.

But if you notice you are scrolling, staring to feel any negative emotions, it may be time to clean up your social from what makes you feel that way.

Life is too short to expose ourselves to additional hardships.

So take 5 today and get your first, HORRAY from me for doing so. I’m proud of you.

Here’s to Monday!

LeighAnn, RP

01/04/2022

Your mental health is an investment and practicing your homework is part of the process.

Results are what come from being consistent in your sleep routine, taking your medications and/or vitamins, practicing CBT or other therapeutic strategies all the while remembering to

Be gentle with yourself

To have compassion for yourself

And allow space for you to feel.

Let’s move slow and enjoy the process and always look back to your day one. Like a strong tree, you weathered the storm and are here to prove it.

It’s Friday! Yay! What are your plans for selfcare this weekend??

LeighAnn

02/03/2022

We spend too much time looking back on a time where we can effect ZERO change. The past is often filled with

Should haves
Could haves
Or Phrases that do not support us.

It is done.

The only moment we have is

RIGHT NOW 💛

So let’s make a deal to look forward, to move into who we are now because that is the only power we have.

It’s what has brought you to this moment.

Let’s use this time wisely.

-Leigh-Ann,RP

30/01/2022

Breaking our tasks down into small bits makes it feel more manageable.

Ever feel overwhelmed with a task or perhaps a cleaning project? Start small, perhaps in a corner, and you will notice a domino effect from there.

Starting is always the hardest part but you can do it and support is available.

Cheers to Sunday!

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