Healthy Foundations Counselling

03/02/2026

It’s Social Work Week!

From March 2-8, you’re invited to celebrate how social workers make a difference in your community.

This year, the Social Work Week theme is “Care. Insight. Together.”, celebrating the way social workers combine expertise with compassion and culturally sensitive supports.

✉️Learn more about this year’s theme and read a special note from OASW's CEO https://www.oasw.org/TheSocial/Web/Social-Work-Week.aspx?hkey=ac83a364-ef33-4e9e-bdd8-be9ea5f3a38e

📣Share your social work pride on social media using the hashtag and check out OASW’s web store for special 2026 Social Work Week Merchandise for you and your team! https://oasw.estoreplatform.com/en/cad

📆Throughout social work month, join OASW for its “Together in Practice: Building Hope Through Connection” series, free for members, featuring sessions on navigating AI, coping with burnout, honouring grief, and creating psychologically safe workplaces: https://www.oasw.org/TheSocial/Web/About-OASW/Social_Work_Week/SWW-2026-events.aspx?hkey=459601b6-145e-42e4-a94e-4e44b3bdb68a

02/13/2026

Hospice Northwest Services volunteers in Thunder Bay and region are here to support you and your loved ones so that you can make every moment matter. Call (807) 626-5570

01/15/2026

With several years of experience in private therapy practice, I have always offered mentoring and consultation services to emerging clinicians or those considering a transition into private therapy practice. I would like to share one such conversation to consider when thinking about private practice or working within a private practice model;

Establishing a private therapy practice requires careful and thoughtful planning. Practitioners must ensure they possess the necessary competence and specialized training to provide services within their chosen areas of practice—training that extends beyond foundational BSW, MSW, or RP education. It is essential to offer services only in areas where you have demonstrated expertise, adequate experience, or access to appropriate supervision. Maintaining an ethical practice is fundamental, which includes adhering to your regulatory college’s guidelines, thoroughly assessing treatment risks and requirements, and fulfilling all relevant legal obligations. For instance, the legal frameworks and clinical considerations differ when working with adult clients compared to children, and certain therapeutic modalities suitable for adults may not be appropriate for younger populations. Recognizing when to refer clients to other professionals or programs is also critical to ensure that services remain within your scope of practice and in the best interest of the client. The recent increase in private practices has helped address gaps in mental health care; however, there is growing concern about practitioners extending beyond their scope of competence, which can jeopardize client safety. Client well-being must always remain the foremost priority. If you determine you lack sufficient competence in a particular area, seek additional training or appropriate supervision. Working in private mental health practice is a highly sensitive and demanding field that should only be entered with full awareness of its ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities.

01/03/2026

11/28/2025

An important takeaway about choosing the right type of therapy and therapist from an article today in the Globe & Mail by Thomas Verny a clinical psychiatrist, academic, award-winning author, public speaker, poet and podcaster he states:

"Not everyone who introduces themselves as doctor and/or has a PhD after their name is a doctor of psychology. They could have a PhD in many other subjects unrelated to psychology or medicine.
Anyone can call themselves a therapist, counsellor or coach. It’s up to you to find out what their credentials are.
The field of therapy is full of well-intentioned people. But not all of them are aware of the limits of their competence. In other words – buyer, do your own diligence.
Ask yourself, what do I want to gain from therapy? Is it symptom relief ASAP or symptom relief while also addressing underlying issues for as long as it takes? Then choose the therapy and therapist who is both trained to deliver it and a person of integrity."

11/10/2025

Healthy Foundations Counselling will be closed from Dec 15th, 2025 - January 7th, 2026. Email, voicemail, & text messages will be returned once office reopens in January! Thank you! Happy Holidays!

10/31/2025

☀️ What does it mean to be the CEO of your own care? At Psychotherapy Matters, we believe patients sit at the centre of their care universe, and therapists are at the heart of their clients' journeys. By fostering a client‑centered approach where patients feel like the 'CEO of their own care,' we help therapists cultivate supportive spaces that benefit both clients and therapists alike. Through our collaborative care model, therapists stay connected with psychiatrists and family doctors, ensuring they play an integral role in treatment decisions—never just on the sidelines. Together, we create a seamless and holistic mental health care experience. 🌍💚

Share how you lead your own mental health journey.

10/24/2025

09/23/2025

Healthy Foundations Counselling will be hosting Hope until Oct 24, 2025!

Introducing: The Ray of Hope Campaign! 👽💙 With a special thanks to Northern Aliens for working with us.

This September, we’re launching a new local and community-powered initiative that brings awareness, visibility, and community connection to dementia support across our region. Ray and his sidekick, Hope, will travel from business to business, sparking conversations, strengthening our presence, and encouraging more businesses to become dementia-friendly.

Along the way, they'll help raise vital funds for our society and the region which includes the city of Thunder Bay and shine a light on the local champions making a difference!

Want to be a part of the journey? Comment and let us know below! ⬇️

Call our office at (807) 345-9556 or email Brandi at bmoore@alzheimerthunderbay.ca to sign up and learn more!

09/23/2025

On September 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, join us on ALZeducate for a free webinar exploring Frontotemporal dementia.

This umbrella term refers to a group of rarer disorders that primarily result in changes in personality and language. Join us to explore a deeper understanding of these dementias and learn about available resources.

Register today: bit.ly/46Kfv8v

08/11/2025

Recently completed CE hours and training and I am now a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD).

07/07/2025

July is Bereaved Parents Month, a time to gently hold space for the deep grief and endless love that bereaved parents and grandparents carry every day.

If you or someone you love is living with the loss of a child or grandchild, we invite you to join us for a Circle of Friends workshop created with care and compassion, offering a safe space to simply be. 💜

To register, call 807 626 5570 or email sophie@hospicenorthwest.ca