Steven Butler, The BFT

10/31/2025

10/08/2025

We are taking requests for free gender affirming garments from Origami Customs for a limited time!

🔗Request yours here: https://bit.ly/GenderAffirmingGarments

Check out the gender affirming garments on their website.

For more information on how to order, email victor.reap@chromanb.ca.

10/01/2025

In a world where therapy-talk has made its way into everyday conversation, it can feel like we’re supposed to constantly “fix” ourselves. We analyze every reaction, pathologize every quirk, and wonder if being sad, angry, or messy means something is “wrong” with us.

But here’s the truth: being human means being flawed. It means sometimes reacting in ways you don’t love, making mistakes, or carrying contradictions inside you. Not every behavior needs a diagnosis. Not every moment needs a lesson. Sometimes you’re just tired, stressed, or human.

Over-therapizing ourselves can turn into another form of perfectionism and holding ourselves to an impossible standard of emotional neatness. But therapy, at its core, isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about giving you space to notice, to care, and to choose.

You don’t need to be flawless to be worthy of love, belonging, or joy. You just need to be human. And you already are.

09/30/2025

September 30th, , is a day dedicated to honouring Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and to reflect on the ongoing impact of colonialism.

Here are 4 meaningful ways you can observe the day:
1️⃣ Read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report & reflect on the 94 Calls to Action.
2️⃣ Take action toward reconciliation—support Indigenous businesses, artists, or initiatives, and integrate reconciliation into your workplace or community.
3️⃣ Donate your time, treasure, or talent to amplify reconciliation efforts.
4️⃣ Commit to ongoing learning and advocacy—because true reconciliation requires continuous effort, not just one day.

Wearing an orange shirt is a powerful symbol, but reconciliation also calls us into lasting action.

➡️ Save this post as a reminder.
➡️ Visit the link in my bio to read the 94 Calls to Action.

09/17/2025

NB Copes and Chroma NB are partnering to provide a group for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults who are grieving the death of a friend, family member, or partner. For further information or to register, please click here: https://buff.ly/zwYip8X

09/16/2025

Big News: I’m Officially WPATH GEI SOC8 Certified! 🌈✨

I’m so excited to share that I have completed all the requirements to become a WPATH GEI SOC8 Certified Member! It’s been a long 2 years, but I’m finally here!

What this means for you:
⚧️ I’ve completed extensive WPATH certified training, and mentorship and am recognized by WPATH (the leading global organization in trans health)
🏳️‍⚧️ My practice is grounded in the most current, evidence-based Standards of Care (SOC8)
🏳️‍🌈 I’m committed to making sure your care is affirming, safe, and guided by best practices

This is an important milestone for me, and I’m honored to bring this knowledge back to my community and clients. Thank you for trusting me on your journeys, this is one more way I can show up for you.

08/30/2025

🐾 Workshop Update 🐾

Our free Pet Loss Workshop has been rescheduled to September 27th & 28th — and we still have a few spots available.

This workshop is designed for teenagers through adults who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a beloved fur baby and are looking for a safe, supportive space to share, heal, and remember.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this compassionate time together, we’d love to welcome you.

📅 New Dates: September 27th & 28th
💲 Cost: Free
📍 Compassionate Grief Centre

➡️ Register today at compassionategriefcentre.ca/grief-groups or give us a call.

08/25/2025

Welcome to my first blog! I’m so glad you’re here. I want to share a little about who I am, my approach as a therapist, and some fun things about me outside the office.Why I Became a TherapistFor me, therapy is about creating space where people feel safe, seen, and supported. I’m passionate ab...

07/22/2025

What do 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors and youth think about Q***R JOY in Saint John? Are you interested in joining a research project about Q***r Joy using photographic storytelling? Follow the QR code to apply or reach out outreach@chromanb.ca for more information.

The Q***r Joy Photovoice Project is a partnership between Chroma and Wisdom2Action. Funding for the project is provided by Women and Gender Equality Canada

07/11/2025

Losing a Pet Is Real Grief — and You Don’t Have to Go Through It Alone. 🐾

The loss of a beloved pet is heartbreaking—and too often, it’s dismissed or minimized. At the Compassionate Grief Centre, we understand just how deep that bond runs.

That’s why we’re offering a special Pet Loss Workshop — a supportive space to connect with others who understand, and explore ways to cope and heal. 💛
This session offers both education and emotional support in a safe, compassionate environment.

✨ Spots are still available – we’d love to have you
Please register on our website https://compassionategriefcentre.ca/grief-groups
or please:

📞 Call 506-696-0202
📧 Email hello@compassionategriefcentre.ca

We would love to hear from you and have you join us.

07/01/2025

Join us for Chroma’s July monthly Q***r Meet & Greet at Haven Music Hall! It’s a wonderful chance to connect with fellow community members and make new friends. Enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic beverages while you mingle.

Accessibility: Haven Music Hall is a small, street-level music venue without fixed seating. The entrance exterior is a 34" wide door with a small lip/step up from the street. Once inside, the entrance vestibule has three steps up into the space with an interior entrance opening of 70". Haven Music Hall has two single-use washrooms with toilets.

If you'd like more information about accessing the space, please email abigail@havenmusichall.com.

07/01/2025

Chroma's Biweekly Gayme Nights are coming up July 8th and 22nd! 🌈✨

Looking for a fun way to connect with friends and meet new people? Join Chroma’s free bi-weekly game nights! Every other Tuesday at Heroes’ Beacon, our community and allies come together uptown for board games and fun for all ages. We hope to see you there! 🎲♟️🌈

Say hi to the front desk staff when you arrive, and let them know you're there for our games night!