Kindful Psychology Services

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Kindful Psychology Services

Offering third-wave psychological services to adults, including both individual and group-based interventions.

Offering self-compassion, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and Internal Family Systems modalities.

04/30/2026

We are offering a 6 week Mindful Self-Compassion Essentials Group beginning May 7 and running through June 11.

This online group will take place Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 pm and will be facilitated by Monique Mercier and Seija Grant.

Each session includes short teachings, experiential mindfulness and self-compassion practices, and both small and large group discussion.

Participation is always optional. You are welcome to engage at your own pace.

This group is designed to help you:

• Practice self-compassion in daily life
• Use grounding tools to manage overwhelm
• Understand the research-supported benefits of self-compassion
• Motivate yourself with kindness rather than criticism
• Work with difficult emotions more skillfully
• Address caregiver fatigue and burnout
• Reconnect with your core values

Open to individuals residing in Ontario. Insurance receipts are provided. We encourage you to check with your insurer regarding coverage for group psychology services.

Funding is available for individuals with Indigenous Status through NIHB and IRS programs.

If you would like more information, please contact us through the link below, email info@kindfulpsych.com, or call 807 623 3607.

01/26/2026

From a self-compassion perspective, difficulty is not a personal failure. It’s part of the shared human experience.

Remembering this can soften isolation and create space for kindness toward ourselves during hard moments.

01/20/2026

The Self-Compassion Pause is a brief practice for moments of stress or emotional difficulty.

By acknowledging what’s happening, recognizing the universal humanity of your experience, and responding with kindness, we support emotional regulation and care.

01/17/2026

Common humanity reminds us that struggle, imperfection, and emotional pain are a *normal* part of being human.

This perspective can reduce feelings of isolation and support a kinder, more forgiving relationship with ourselves.

01/14/2026

Self-compassion supports responding rather than reacting.

Pausing to notice what’s happening internally allows space for thoughtful, caring choices, especially during stress.

01/11/2026

Self-compassion isn’t about doing it “right.”

It’s about returning, again and again, to awareness, kindness, and care for our human selves when life feels challenging.

01/08/2026

EMDR therapy offers a gentle, evidence-based way to help the mind and body process traumatic experiences so they no longer feel as overwhelming or intrusive.

EMDR supports the brain’s natural ability to integrate and heal painful, traumatic, and stuck memories. You get to work at a pace that feels safe and manageable with your therapist.

In our latest blog post, we explore how EMDR works, what to expect in sessions, and how it can support healing from trauma, anxiety, grief, and chronic stress. Follow our link in bio to learn more.

01/05/2026

Self-compassion teaches us that difficult emotions don’t need to be solved or avoided to deserve kindness.

Meeting pain with gentle attention can help reduce resistance and support emotional balance.

01/02/2026

The self-compassion approach recognizes that harsh self-criticism often increases stress rather than motivation. Prolonged stress leads to burnout, anxiety and loss of motivation.

Responding with kindness can help regulate emotions and support more sustainable, longer-term change.

12/30/2025

The 3-Centre Check-In helps you reconnect with yourself by gently turning your attention to the mind, heart, and body.

Noticing your thoughts, acknowledging your emotions, and sensing what’s happening physically can bring clarity and steadiness to your day.

A simple grounding practice to return you to presence.

12/27/2025

This gentle rhythm helps ease the body and mind when emotions rise.

Softening what’s tense, soothing what hurts, and allowing feelings to exist without pushing them away.

12/24/2025

Supportive Touch is a grounding practice that helps shift the body into a state of comfort and safety.

A hand on your heart, resting your palms on your belly, or gently holding your forearm can send a powerful message of warmth to your nervous system.

This small gesture can create a moment of calm, and deepen your capacity for self-compassion.

Content sourced from the Supportive Touch section of the Self-Compassion course.

Address

Suite 201/8 Cumberland Street N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A4K9

Website

http://www.kindfulpsych.com/

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