Archway Counselling Association

02/22/2026

Empowering morning at the 'Learning How to Build Secure Relationships' Workshop yesterday!! 😃
Archway is grateful to Encounter Church of TSA for hosting our therapists Rachel Quirt and Lisa Smith. We appreciated this opportunity and look forward to future workshops. Until next time!🙌

02/20/2026

Today we celebrate National Love Your Pet Day. Pets do more for our mental wellness than we often realize. From lowering stress, and easing anxiety and depression, to offering comfort on hard days.

Give them an extra cuddle, today! They’re more than pets, they’re everyday reminders that we’re never alone. 🤍

02/17/2026

Happening this week!

Join us, this Saturday, February 21, from 9am-12pm at Encounter Church with therapists Rachel Quirt and Lisa Smith for our second mental health workshop!

Note: This is a non-therapy group, and no one will need to share personal experiences.

To register, call Encounter at 902-865-8010 or click here: https://encounterchurchtsa.chmeetings.com/forms/758D8443B8E60C9A?fbclid=IwY2xjawP9rhJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJDOHVWbTNqVFZQNHpQSm0zc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmZfpzIGaOJRyjHzJS-DTdbFzZg3_-Dfmg_D6wC8FaM45hcO9s1jfSlO_Cw2_aem_iQhrsKDofwEPu_pCmSZT8A

02/17/2026

Random Acts of Kindness Day, celebrated on February 17, reminds us that even the smallest gestures can make a meaningful impact. A kind word, a check-in text, or simply taking the time to listen can lift someone’s spirits more than we realize.

Kindness doesn’t just brighten someone’s day — it supports mental well-being, reduces stress, and helps us all feel more connected.

Today, choose kindness on purpose — for others and for yourself.

In the words of Nelson Mandela, “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.”

02/16/2026

Our offices are closed today, February 16, to acknowledge Family Day.

We encourage you to rest, recharge, and enjoy time, with family, friends and loved ones.

02/13/2026

This Black History Month, we honour and reflect on the voices who have shaped us, both quietly and profoundly. In mental health, we witness this truth daily. By building relationships and having meaningful conversations, we are changed and transformed by one another.

02/12/2026

Do you find yourself stuck in the same relationship patterns despite wanting something healthier and more connected? Would you like to have a safe and supportive space to learn how to build more secure relationships in your family, friendships, and social connections?

Then you’ll want to join us for this group!

This is a mental health workshop, offering thoughtful and practical exploration of relational cycles, emotional triggers, highlighting skills to support healthier communication, and more secure connections. Grounded in a trauma-informed, faith-adjacent mental health approach, this group is open to individuals and couples, and offers tools that can be applied to romantic, family, and other close relationships.

Join us, next week on Saturday, February 21, from 9am-12pm at Encounter Church with therapists Rachel Quirt and Lisa Smith for our second workshop!

Note: This is a non-therapy group, and no one will need to share personal experiences.

To register, call Encounter at 902-865-8010 or click here https://encounterchurchtsa.chmeetings.com/forms/758D8443B8E60C9A?fbclid=IwY2xjawP7CR5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFNU1RWaU5vSE1RalBPY1duc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsH4jxsFXyojrYx1PxhXCUJASu48pZU49jI-5CpcJm2az_pMgNb-EDSPZZQH_aem_Wk7WXP1qmVVGN7mkj04L3Q

02/10/2026

Social media can impact mental health—excessive scrolling can affect our mood, motivation, and concentration, and constantly checking apps has been linked to increased feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and depression.

Safer Internet Day is a global day dedicated to making the internet a safer, healthier, and more positive space for everyone 🫶

Here are two small steps you can take to make some immediate change in your routine:

1. Setting a time to step away: Make time to disconnect from news and social media.
2. Changing notification settings: Create a healthier boundary with information, choosing when and how you let it in.

Need someone to talk to about creating a healthy online routine? Reach out to us by emailing info@archwaycounselling.ca or calling 902-893-3991 to book an in-person or virtual session with one of our therapists.

02/09/2026

Church leaders are invited to refuel & refresh, network & break bread together at “The Well.”

Come and have some breakfast and be encouraged through learning, small group discussion and prayer. Join us this week on Wednesday, February 11, for breakfast at 8:30am at Archway, 883 Prince St, Truro.

For more information about The Well contact info@archwaycounselling.ca and ask to be put on the breakfast reminder mailing list.

We hope to see you there!

02/07/2026

Cheering on our incredible Canadian athletes and the 8 of our fellow Nova Scotians! Go Team Canada 🇨🇦 and Nova Scotia!! 🍁

🇨🇦 Each time the Canadian flag rises, an entire country cheers, dreams and celebrates together.

Good luck to Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games!
📸Photo by Darren Calabrese/COC
Team Canada / Équipe Canada | Sport Canada

02/05/2026

Church leaders are invited to refuel & refresh, network & break bread together at “The Well.”

Join us February 11 for breakfast at 8:30am at Archway, 883 Prince St, Truro.

We look forward to seeing you there!

02/04/2026

World Cancer Day, observed every year on February 4, raises awareness about cancer and encourages prevention, early detection, and treatment. Today we stand with fighters, honor survivors, remember loved ones, and remind the world that no one faces cancer alone. 🎗️

Need someone to talk to? Reach out to us by emailing info@archwaycounselling.ca or calling 902-893-3991 to book an in-person or virtual session with one of our therapists.