Sea to Tree Health & Wellness

09/23/2025

09/22/2025

💭 “Even as a practicing Buddhist, I still struggle. Being human means facing challenges.” – Tyler, RCC

This is a powerful reminder that no matter how much wisdom, training, or spiritual practice we carry, life will still bring struggles. Being human means facing challenges, and struggling doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It means you’re alive.

✨ Instead of trying to eliminate struggle, what if we learned to meet it with compassion? What if we reminded ourselves: “This too is part of being human”?

👉 What’s one gentle thing you can offer yourself the next time you face a challenge?

09/19/2025

Tanis Breathwork Strategy

Try this breathwork practice when stress feels overwhelming:

👉 Inhale through your nose for 4
👉 Hold for 4
👉 Exhale through your mouth for 4
👉 Hold for 4

Repeat 3–5 times.

When complete, take a deep breathe and check in with yourself and repeat as needed.

This technique is sometimes called box breathing or square breathing. It’s often used by first responders, athletes, and even in the military because of how quickly it can calm the body and sharpen focus.

Why does it work?
🌱 It slows your heart rate
🌱 Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” state)
🌱 Interrupts the stress cycle in your brain
🌱 Creates space between your emotions and your reactions

The next time you notice your body tensing up, your mind racing, or your chest tightening with stress — pause.

Just 2–3 minutes of intentional breathing can reset your nervous system and give you a sense of steadiness again.

09/19/2025

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09/17/2025

🎖️ Veterans carry experiences most of us can only imagine. Even after service ends, the impact of trauma, stress, or injury can linger.

Neurofeedback is a drug-free, non-invasive approach that may help with:
✔️ Memory and focus
✔️ Emotional balance
✔️ Sleep quality
✔️ Stress resilience
✔️ Cognitive flexibility

✨ Sessions are offered at just $25 in our Sooke office, making this support accessible.

Your service was for others. Let this be support for you. 💙

09/12/2025

💙 If your best friend were struggling, you’d likely respond with kindness, patience, and compassion.

But when you are struggling, how do you talk to yourself?

Jorden, intern counsellor, reminds us: “If someone else was experiencing this same struggle, you’d show them compassion. Why not yourself?” 🌱

Self-compassion isn’t weakness — it’s the foundation of resilience. Treat yourself with the same grace you so easily give to others.

👉 Today, try talking to yourself like you would to a friend.

09/10/2025

Jennifer Grounding Strategy
“Just notice where you are right now. What are three things you can see, hear, and feel?”

Grounding exercises like this are powerful tools for calming anxiety and bringing you back to the present moment. When your mind is spinning with worry about the future or replaying the past, your body can feel unsafe, even when you’re not in danger.

👉 By pausing to notice your environment, you remind your nervous system: I am here. I am safe. I can handle this moment.

✨ Try it the next time you feel overwhelmed — name three things you can see, three things you can hear, and three things you can feel (like your feet on the ground or the fabric of your clothing).

This simple practice doesn’t erase your struggles, but it gives you a sense of control and calm when things feel too big. Sometimes, coming back to your senses is the first step toward finding clarity.

09/08/2025

🧠 Children today face unique pressures — from school demands to social dynamics. Sometimes their brains get “stuck” in stress patterns that make it harder to sleep, focus, or regulate emotions.

Neurofeedback is a gentle, non-invasive tool that may help kids by showing their brain how to reset and find balance. Over time, this training can support:
✔️ Better sleep
✔️ Improved focus in school
✔️ Reduced anxiety
✔️ More balanced emotions

✨ Sessions start at just $25 in our Sooke office, making it accessible for families.

Every child deserves support in becoming the best version of themselves. 💙

09/05/2025

Meet Melissa, a practicum counsellor completing her Master of Counselling Psychology. With over a decade of experience, she has supported people through life transitions, stress, and personal growth.

Melissa’s approach is strengths-focused and collaborative — she believes every person carries resilience within them, even when it feels out of reach.

She offers:
✔ Individual counselling for youth (16+) and adults
✔ Single-session, short-term, and long-term therapy
✔ Skill-building and supportive counselling

🌱 Her sessions are available for just $25, so whether you’re looking for a one-time check-in or ongoing support, Melissa is here to meet you where you are.

09/03/2025

09/03/2025

We’re excited to welcome Gillian (she/her) to our practicum counselling team!

With over 20 years supporting individuals and families through conflict, harm, and healing, Gillian brings a compassionate and trauma-informed approach. She believes that healing happens in safe, supportive spaces where trust and resilience can grow.

If you’ve been carrying heavy experiences or want support for your family, Gillian offers affordable sessions starting at just $25 — making counselling more accessible for our community.

✨ Healing doesn’t have to happen alone. Sometimes the first step is simply having someone walk alongside you.

09/01/2025

We’re honoured to welcome Rod (he/him) to our practicum team at Sea to Tree.

Rod is a Canadian Forces Veteran with 21 years of service, bringing both his military experience and his deep compassion to his counselling practice. His background allows him to connect with service members, first responders, and individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, grief, or life transitions.

Rod also offers neurofeedback, a powerful tool that may support focus, emotional regulation, and resilience.

💚 His sessions start at just $25 — making it easier to take that first step toward healing.