Marina Dyck - Empowered Counselling

01/21/2026

Phones didn’t just change how kids spend their time.
They changed how kids regulate, cope, and connect.

Many of the anxiety struggles parents are seeing today make sense when we look at how childhood has shifted onto screens.

I wrote a new blog post on what phones are doing to kids’ developing brains—and, just as importantly, how families can support repair in everyday moments.

👉 Read more: Scrolling into Anxiety

Over the past decade, something profound has shifted in childhood.Rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation in children and teens have risen sharply—so sharply that it cannot be explained by better awareness alone. In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan ...

01/08/2026

As a counsellor—and a mom of three—I know how overwhelming parenting can feel. This book came from real life, real messes, and a whole lot of learning along the way. 🤍

30 Days to Better Parenting is for the parent who feels tired, guilty, overwhelmed, and unsure what to try next.
No perfection. No quick fixes. Just simple, compassion-based tools that actually help—one day at a time.

What’s inside:
• 7 developmental milestones
• 30 Be-Attitudes of Parenting
• 60 real-life parenting stories
• Step-by-step guidance for the moments that matter most

If this speaks to you, it might be exactly what you need today.
Right now, the e-book is $4.99, because support should feel accessible.

01/07/2026

The meltdowns. The mess. The guilt.
If PARENTING has ever felt like too much, THIS BOOK was written for you. ✨30 Days to Better Parenting✨ is officially live on Amazon.

Imagine if you could navigate tantrums, sibling squabbles, emotional meltdowns, and teenage pushback with more confidence, clarity, and connection. This practical, day-by-day guide helps you set loving boundaries and support your child through each developmental milestone—with joy and confidence.

💰 Limited-time eBook price: $4.99 CAN
📖 Read FREE instantly on Kindle Unlimited
🌟 Also available in Paperback for $14.99 CAN

👉 Amazon link is in the comments (Includes a free preview)

Thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait for this book to land in the hands of parents who need it most.

If you read the book and find it helpful, I would be so grateful if you’d consider leaving an honest Amazon review. Reviews truly help this book reach other parents who may need it. 💛

01/01/2026

Wishing you happy and healthy 2026! 🎉

12/17/2025

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12/17/2025

Ever notice you finally get time off… and that’s when you get sick, crash, or feel oddly low? 🥴🎄

You’re not broken and you’re not “bad at resting” — your nervous system is coming down from survival mode.

I just wrote a new blog post on how to avoid the holiday crash and actually feel rested, including:

• Why “I’m going to do nothing” can trigger a crash

• How to downshift your brain gradually

• Simple ways to recover if you’re already there

You deserve rest that restores you, not knocks you flat. 💛



https://www.marinadyck.com/post/helping-your-body-avoid-the-holiday-crash

11/27/2025

Is anxiety just me being too sensitive?”
A lot of people think this.
Some even hear it from others.
But here’s the truth:

Sensitivity isn’t the problem. Overload is.
When your nervous system is overwhelmed, even small things can feel huge.

It’s not weakness.
It’s not overreacting.
It’s what happens when you’re outside your Window of Tolerance—the zone where your brain and body feel balanced and in control.

Think of it like driving a car:
🚗 Too much “gas” = anxiety, racing thoughts, irritability
🚗 Too much “brake” = shutdown, fog, emotional numbness

When you’re overwhelmed, you slide out of that optimal zone…
and suddenly everything feels “too much” or “not enough.”

The goal isn’t to be less sensitive.
The goal is to get back in the driver’s seat.

🌬️ Slowing your breath
🤝 Reaching out for support
🧘 Gentle movement
🖊 Naming what you feel

These bring you back into your window —
back to a place where sensitivity becomes a strength, not a burden.

Have you ever felt like you slid out of your window?
👇 Share below or save this post to revisit on tough days.

11/20/2025

Every day, I’m reminded that healing is not about “fixing” people — it’s about helping them reconnect with their own wisdom.

My work is grounded in compassion, trauma-informed care, and the belief that every person carries both pain and potential.

I support clients in rediscovering their strength, learning practical tools, and building a more grounded, empowered version of themselves.

If this season feels heavy, please remember: healing is possible — and you don’t have to walk through it alone.

11/12/2025

💭 Your dreams AREN'T random.
They’re your brain’s way of finishing an emotional story that didn’t get resolved during the day. Even nightmares are healing attempts—the brain replaying a feeling until you reclaim your voice, safety, or power.
Want to know how to uncover the real message behind your dreams?✨
Learn the 2 ways to understand the mystery—through emotion and story arc—in my latest blog.
🔗 Read more by clicking below.

Have you ever woken up from a vivid dream, wondering what it was trying to tell you? Or maybe from a nightmare that felt so real, your heart was still racing long after you opened your eyes?Dreams are one of the brain’s most fascinating ways of processing emotions and experiences. They are not ran...

11/04/2025

A heartfelt thank you to all who stopped in to visit my display at the Shaunavon Health and Wellness Expo. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people, share brainy insights on mental health and sleep wellness, and connect with our community. Your energy and curiosity made the day amazing! ❤️🌟

10/21/2025

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09/11/2025

24 years ago, the world stood still.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 people lost on 9/11.

Let us also give thanks for the courage and heroic sacrifices made by those who, as thousands ran from the terror, ran towards it.

"Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others."