Onward: Counselling and Coaching - Carrie Matthews, MSW, RSW

09/30/2022

11/11/2021

Grief may be highlighted today for many … we may take time to remember while also taking care of ourselves and supporting loved ones.

Reminisce and tell your stories, and take time to self soothe if today is painful for you

09/30/2021

There are lots of big feelings to be had as we reflect on the impacts of colonialism and racism that led to the kidnapping of Indigenous children all around Canada, and sending them to residential schools. Not only were they stolen from their families, but they were abused, tortured, killed, and their bodies hidden.

We are sending our children clad in orange shirts for and to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is even more important to have the hard and uncomfortable conversations that precede these movements.

Check out this info graphic by the Métis Nation of British Columbia. It can be a helpful tool to start the conversation with our littles as they too will have big feelings.

Big feelings are not bad feelings - right now, empathy is our most valuable skill to help healing ❤️‍🩹

07/01/2021

Reflecting and listening today, and honouring the lived experiences and trauma endured by the Indigenous people of this land

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06/07/2021

trauma is not just one thing - it can be a collection of things

05/31/2021

this is a hard time for all - if you need to talk, there are many services available
NL Mental Health Crisis Line: 709-737-4668
Indian Residential School Survivors Society Emergency Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

05/24/2021

Thoughts ➡️Feelings➡️ Behaviours

But there is also a lot in between, and it can be helpful to work with a therapist to sort out some of the not-so-obvious’ thoughts, feelings and behaviours we experience.

04/22/2021

Trauma can impact us so many ways - even in some ways that may surprise us. Which one is most surprising to you?

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03/25/2021

we need to be as compassionate to ourselves as we are to others

03/08/2021

We can celebrate women beyond , but it’s still a great start 💫

03/01/2021

Happy Social Work Month to my fellow colleagues and social workers across Canada!

We do important work. We touch lives and leave lasting impressions, with every word and caring gesture helping to move our clients forward.

Be sure to take time to celebrate and honour our profession! Now is a great time for deeper and boarder learning, with many educational webinars available on the CASW website 📚

02/10/2021

As we near the 1 year mark since the pandemic hit in North America, this becomes increasingly apparent

The fatigue and frustration and real, but you don’t need to manage it alone

02/04/2021

01/29/2021

Not just today, but everyday we should pay tribute to our mental health - Thanks for using your platform to combat the stigma of mental health

Talk to your friends, talk to your family, talk to your co-workers, talk to your kids, talk to your followers, talk to your counsellor - just talk 💬

01/12/2021

We would love to introduce you to one of our new counsellors, Carrie Matthews! We couldn't be more happy to welcome her to the team. 💛

Carrie specializes in practice with youth, adults and families to manage anxiety and mood disorders, addictions, adult and childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, stress management and self-care, relationship and interpersonal difficulties.

Please join us in saying hello!

01/05/2021

Many of us get lost in the expectations of others ... but who are we really?

That can be a hard question to answer alone, so reach out 👋🏻

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01/03/2021

Change happens in the present moment. Which is hopeful and beautiful and compassionate because that means, when we mess up or stray away or detour from our internal guideposts and resolutions, we get a new chance for do-overs...making repairs, learning from mistakes and taking responsibility for our lives.

12/18/2020