Rainyday Counselling

02/25/2026

I'll be honest—this past year has tested all of us.

As a therapist, I don't just witness my clients' struggles with community trauma. I feel my own, too. From the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival attack to the recent school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, the weight of these events is real.

And here's what I've learned: our instinct to seek information is actually our brain trying to protect us. But when that information is charged with anxiety and graphic imagery, it backfires. We end up more exhausted, more fearful, and more helpless.

So how do we stay informed without burning out?

I shared five strategies in my latest blog post, including:

· How to curate (not just limit) your media intake
· A simple mindfulness practice to create space from ruminating thoughts
· Why small community actions matter more than we realize

If you've been feeling the weight of the world lately, this one's for you.

https://rainydaycounselling.com/f/when-the-world-feels-heavy-protecting-your-mental-health-in-the

Be gentle with yourselves. 💙

It happens in an instant. A notification flashes on your phone, a news alert pops up on your screen, or a friend sends you a message. Something tragic has happened in our community. Whether it’s a sudden event like the r...

02/23/2026

Anti-bully pink shirt day will be around the corner! This Wednesday, if you can, please bring out some pink from your wardrobe to support a good cause.
This year, the theme is Sprinkle Kindness ☔
As a community, bit by bit, we can help to create a more inclusive and cohesive environment for our youth!

02/16/2026

02/14/2026

Write a love letter to yourself or your lover(s)

08/12/2025

3 Conversations to Shield from Your Kids

Parenting is a journey filled with love, but some adult struggles aren’t meant for little ears. Here’s how to safeguard your child’s emotional well-being:

05/12/2025

Rejection in dating can sting—but it doesn’t have to destroy your confidence. Learn how to handle rejection with grace, grow from it, and maintain self-worth in the process.

Let’s be real: Rejection sucks. Whether it’s a ghosted text, a “let’s just be friends” talk, or that sinking feeling when your Hinge match fizzles, it stings. But here’s the twist—what if rejection isn’t a verdict on you...

04/02/2025

Do you find it difficult to make friends after graduating from school? It is, especially for those who relocated.

After we graduate from school, we often find making friends becoming harder and harder. Our social circles tend to become smaller, with fewer opportunities to connect with new people. And often, the easiest way to make n...

03/12/2025

Have you struggled with body-negative comments that are coming from people that you trust and care about?

How to be body-positive in a body-negative environment

When body-negative messaging is pervasive, it can be difficult to maintain body-positive attitudes. It’s not just the media - often, negative commentary can come from those we love and care about.

11/22/2024

S*x Talk Blog Part Two is coming!
How can we have more discussions about s*x when our partner(s) are feeling pessimistic about the topic.

What to do if your partner takes a discussion around s*x negatively? How can you re-create a positive space to talk about s*x with them again?

11/19/2024

Our s*x topic blog is coming back. I will keep it up, and more posts will come!

Have you ever struggled to talk about s*x with your partner? Well, you’re not alone!

12/29/2023

It is almost the end of the year 2023.
How was this year for you? Was it an eventful year? Was it a year you felt flew by, and nothing was accomplished? Was it a year full of changes in your life that you thought you were so out of your place? Or was it a year that you felt stagnated and were looking for new challenges?
No matter what 2023 was for you, It's so important to take the time to look back and appreciate all the experiences we've had. Whether good or bad, each moment holds value and can teach us something.