Fireweed Counselling and Parenting Support

11/07/2025

Two weeks ago, we packed up and moved (back) to Alberta. New house, new school, new daycare, and scrambling to find summer programs for all three kids.

I'll be honest, I was spiraling. Making lists at 2am about preschool applications, researching every possible camp option, overthinking every decision. What if they don't make friends? What if I chose the wrong school? What if, what if, what if...

When I catch myself in that anxious loop of overplanning and grasping for control, I've learned to pause. I place my hand on my heart and whisper the uncertainty pledge.

This move? It's terrifying. But the truth is, there is also beautiful chaos. The best parts of our new life have emerged from the spaces I couldn't control.

Maybe that's the real lesson here: our kids don't need us to have it all figured out. They need us to show up, stay curious, and trust that we're all exactly where we need to be. 🌱................
♡ I’m Jenna, the therapist behind Fireweed Counselling and mom of three.

♡ I am so glad that you’re here.

♡ I work with clients in AB, ON, and BC, focusing perinatal mental health (preconception, pregnancy & beyond).

♡ A gentle reminder that social media ≠ therapy or medical advice.

♡ I am accepting new clients! Link in bio.

04/07/2025

25/06/2025

About moving - I’d say this:

I’m really going to miss the ocean.

If you asked me to say more, I’d tell you this:

The past three years were some of the hardest of my life. I wasn’t prepared for how tough the transition would be. My physical and mental health hit their lowest points. Some days, it took everything I had just to make it through.

It was a heavy time.

But slowly, things started to shift. The glimmers became easier to spot. We found our people. We found our rhythm. My health began to return.

And then came the decision: to stay or go. Ultimately, the quality of life we hope for just isn’t possible for our family of five here on the Island.

Still, I’m so grateful for these years. It was a beautiful place to have toddlers and preschoolers. I couldn’t begin to count the beaches we explored, the crabs we caught, or the rocks we tossed into the sea. 🦀

I’m thankful for the people who carried me through - my mom, my brother, my nurse practitioner Michael, my best friends Miriam and Kerry, my in-laws with their frequent visits, our amazing daycare, and of course, my partner.

A part of me will always grieve that this dream didn’t work out the way I hoped. But I’m also hopeful for new opportunities in Alberta, and for the peace that comes from finally knowing where we’re going to land after three years of uncertainty. 💜

05/06/2025

35 today. 🌸
In my 20s, I thought by now I’d have everything figured out and in some ways, I do. But in many ways, I’m still learning, unlearning, and softening into growth.

Lately, I’ve been sitting with the practice of acceptance especially when it comes to letting go of comparison. It’s not always easy, but it’s been powerful.

When I started Fireweed, my vision was clear: to walk alongside parents in their most tender, and vulnerable moments because I’ve lived them, too.

Here’s to another year of holding space, feeling deeply, and helping moms feel truly seen. 💜

03/06/2025

There is an unspoken pressure that warmer weather should automatically lift our spirits and that longer days should somehow make our heavy moments lighter.

But healing doesn't often follow a seasonal schedule.

Your tears are valid in July. Your struggles don't take a vacation. Your grief doesn't need to match the weather forecast.

Maybe this summer, instead of forcing joy, we give ourselves permission to feel it all.

💙 To cry under blue skies.
✨To process loss in beautiful places.
☁️To hold space for both the light and the shadow.

Summer therapy is about honouring where you are while you're here. It's about discovering that healing can happen anywhere...even in a hammock, with a slurpee in your hand.

Your mental health matters in every season. ☀️🌩❄️💨................
♡ I’m Jenna, the therapist behind Fireweed Counselling and mom of three.

♡ I am so glad that you’re here.

♡ I work with clients in AB, ON, and BC, focusing perinatal mental health (preconception, pregnancy & beyond).

♡ A gentle reminder that social media ≠ therapy or medical advice.

♡ I am accepting new clients! Link in bio.

02/06/2025

✨ Real-life parts work moment:
My husband and I both emailed our child’s teacher separately after a rough few days. Neither of us knew the other had done it. 😳

Cue: spiral. I felt embarrassed, ashamed, frustrated, and worried.

And then the voice in my head got loud:
💬 “The teacher’s going to think we’re disorganized.”
💬 “You two clearly don’t communicate.”
💬 “This is so embarrassing.”
💬 “They probably understand why your child is struggling now…”

This was my perfectionist part.
She’s young. She wants to get it right. She’s scared of judgment.
She thinks mistakes = failure.

So instead of getting stuck, I did what I’ve learned to do:

🧘 I paused.
👀 I noticed the spiral.
💗 I felt it, hand on heart, eyes closed.
🫶 I asked what this part needed to hear.

Then my compassionate part spoke up:
💬 “Your child is lucky to have two loving, involved parents.”
💬 “You’re doing your best.”
💬 “This isn’t failure. This is care.”

We’re allowed to be human. We’re allowed to get it “wrong.”
We’re allowed to show up messy and still be enough.

💗 If your inner perfectionist is loud too, know you’re not alone. Drop a heart if you’ve had a moment like this.................
♡ I’m Jenna, the therapist behind Fireweed Counselling and mom of three.

♡ I am so glad that you’re here.

♡ I work with clients in AB, ON, and BC, focusing perinatal mental health (preconception, pregnancy & beyond).

♡ A gentle reminder that social media ≠ therapy or medical advice.

♡ I am accepting new clients! Link in bio.

30/05/2025

I've been reading "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt and it's honestly been one of the most impactful reads of my parenting journey.

The book dives deep into how smartphones and social media have literally rewired our brains. As I was reading, I couldn't stop thinking about how this shows up specifically in motherhood.

How many times have we collapsed on the couch after a hard day with the kids, reached for our phones, and called it "self-care"? How often do we scroll when we're overwhelmed, anxious, or touched out, thinking we're decompressing?

But what if we're not actually resting?

As mothers, we're already carrying so so SO much. When we add digital dissociation to the mix, we're avoiding the very feelings and sensations that could guide us toward what we actually need: real rest, genuine connection, or space to process our experiences.

AND this isn't about perfection or never scrolling again. It's about developing awareness to our feelings and unmet needs and recognizing that they are not problems to scroll away.

Are you ready to explore what's beneath the scroll?

References: Haidt, Jonathan. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Penguin Press, 2024.................
♡ I’m Jenna, the therapist behind Fireweed Counselling and mom of three.

♡ I am so glad that you’re here.

♡ I work with clients in AB, ON, and BC, focusing perinatal mental health (preconception, pregnancy & beyond).

♡ A gentle reminder that social media ≠ therapy or medical advice.

♡ I am accepting new clients! Link in bio.

26/05/2025

The Type A vs Type B parenting trend has me thinking... 🧐

What if some of what we're calling "Type A parenting" is actually postpartum anxiety in disguise?

I'm not talking about parents who naturally like organization or have high standards.

I'm talking about when these behaviours feel compulsive, exhausting, or fear-driven rather than true to who you are.

The difference matters because anxiety is treatable, and no parent should suffer in silence thinking their struggle is just their "personality type."

If you're reading this and thinking "oh... that's me," please know:
✨ You're not alone
✨ Help is available
✨ You deserve support

Swipe through to see if any of these resonate with your experience. 💙................
♡ I’m Jenna, the therapist behind Fireweed Counselling and mom of three.

♡ I am so glad that you’re here.

♡ I work with clients in AB, ON, and BC, focusing perinatal mental health (preconception, pregnancy & beyond).

♡ A gentle reminder that social media ≠ therapy or medical advice.

♡ Summer is a great time to start therapy! I am accepting new clients! Link in bio.