By Peaceful Waters

By Peaceful Waters 💙 Professional Christian therapy
🤝 Mediation and Divorce services
⏫️ Coaching and Spiritual Direction
✔️ In person and online

Our video conferencing therapy, LifeStreams, makes meeting with a counsellor accessible, no matter where you live. We accept insurance coverage for payments and welcome people from all walks of life.

Sacred questions don’t demand quick answers.They invite holy awareness and make room for the Spirit to speak in silence,...
08/01/2025

Sacred questions don’t demand quick answers.

They invite holy awareness and make room for the Spirit to speak in silence, scripture and stillness.

Sacred questions don’t always offer quick answers - but they do draw us closer to the Spirit’s quiet voice within.

Instead of: “What’s wrong with me?”

Try: “What part of me is hurting and needs God’s compassion?”

Instead of: “Why can’t I fix this?”

Try: “Where is God inviting me to trust Him instead of striving?”

In spiritual direction, we explore questions like these with grace, not pressure and attend to what the Spirit is doing beneath the surface.

Are you seeking a greater awareness of His presence in your life? We would be honoured to join you in this sacred practice of attending to His presence in your life.
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If you are a senior or have a senior in your life who wants to pursue growth and healing, art therapy can help to: ✅Redu...
07/31/2025

If you are a senior or have a senior in your life who wants to pursue growth and healing, art therapy can help to:

✅Reduce anxiety, loneliness, and grief
✅Stimulate memory and cognitive function
✅ Encourage spiritual reflection
✅ Create a sense of purpose and peace

Each season of life can be filled with colour, grace and healing.

Contact our office today to book an individual session or to discuss workshops for your church or community group.
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An emotional trigger is a strong reaction—fear, anger, shame—that surfaces quickly in response to a word, situation or m...
07/26/2025

An emotional trigger is a strong reaction—fear, anger, shame—that surfaces quickly in response to a word, situation or memory.

Emotional triggers are a signal, not a sin. They’re a chance to bring your pain into the light - with Jesus and with trusted support.

As believers, we are invited to respond with grace and wisdom rather than shame or blame.

Here’s how:

Pause – Breathe. Notice. Don’t act yet.

Pray – “Lord, I believe you are close with me right now. I am safe.” (Psalm 34:18).

Name It – What emotion is this? What am I feeling?

Reframe It – Is this about now, or something deeper?

Respond with Acceptance and Grace – For yourself and others.

You don’t have to walk on eggshells emotionally. You can take the next steps to walk in awareness, courage and grace.
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Self-care and avoidance can look similar on the outside—but spiritually, they’re worlds apart.Avoidance can feel like pe...
07/25/2025

Self-care and avoidance can look similar on the outside—but spiritually, they’re worlds apart.

Avoidance can feel like peace for a moment...

But real peace - the kind Jesus gives - isn’t about escape.
It’s about presence. His presence.

When we practice self-care with God, we’re honoring His design:

Rest. Reflection. Renewal.

Not numbing. Not distraction.

Let’s pause and ask:

“Lord, is this rest with You—or resistance to what You’re gently asking me to face?”
Can we partner with you as you discern your next steps of growth and healing?
Contact our office to book an appointment. It is our privilege to journey with you.
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Whether you're living together or apart, how you respond when your child complains about the other parent matters.5 Key...
07/24/2025

Whether you're living together or apart, how you respond when your child complains about the other parent matters.

5 Keys for Effective Co-parenting:

Stay neutral and supportive.
Avoid taking sides—either by joining in the complaint or rushing to defend. Be a safe space for your child to express themselves.
Name the emotion.

Help your child identify what they’re feeling:
"It sounds like you’re feeling frustrated. Is that right?" This builds emotional awareness and trust.

Normalize challenges.
Relationships take work, and it is normal to feel frustrated in relationships from time to time. Use this opportunity to help your child develop resilience by modeling calm communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills.

Coach, don’t rescue.
In age-appropriate ways, support your child in learning how to express their needs directly and respectfully to the other parent.

Draw on support when needed.
Sometimes, being your child’s emotional sounding board can be too activating - and that’s okay. A therapist can provide your child with a safe, neutral space to process their feelings without placing you in the middle.

Your calm presence helps build emotional resilience—and healthier relationships.
Are you looking for additional support? Our Child Centred Divorce Services include Parenting plan mediation, Email moderation and Voice of the Child Reports. We are here to help reduce conflict and stress while supporting parents and their kids.

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☎ 519-886-8577
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Every story, every promise, every struggle recorded in the Bible carries purpose: to guide us, strengthen us, and remind...
07/19/2025

Every story, every promise, every struggle recorded in the Bible carries purpose: to guide us, strengthen us, and remind us that we are never alone.
When we feel weary or uncertain, God's Word stands as a steady foundation—encouraging us to keep going, trusting that He is faithful through every season.

Let the truth of Scripture lead you forward with hope today.
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Sitting with emotion isn’t easy.It can feel uncomfortable, even overwhelming. Our instinct is often to push feelings awa...
07/15/2025

Sitting with emotion isn’t easy.

It can feel uncomfortable, even overwhelming. Our instinct is often to push feelings away, distract ourselves, or suppress what’s rising to the surface.

But what if we didn’t run from it?

What if we allowed ourselves to simply sit with it—with awareness, curiosity, and self-compassion?

You might be surprised.

Because sitting with it isn’t about getting stuck. It’s about learning to regulate, to understand, and to heal.
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Proverbs 3:18 Happy is the one who discovers wisdom's source, for she is a tree of life to those who embrace her; everyo...
07/15/2025

Proverbs 3:18
Happy is the one who discovers wisdom's source, for she is a tree of life to those who embrace her; everyone who catches hold of her will be blessed!

Living a life of wisdom isn’t about rigidly following rules.

Instead, it's about embracing truth, receiving support, welcoming connection, and delighting in beauty.

By creating space for reflection, sacred questions and relationship, you nourish your inner life and refuel for the journey ahead.

Spiritual direction offers a gentle, sacred space to explore this path.

Let your soul breathe.

Connect with us today and discover Spiritual Direction.


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Happy Canada Day!As an agency, we are thankful to work with people from many backgrounds and nations who currently call ...
07/01/2025

Happy Canada Day!

As an agency, we are thankful to work with people from many backgrounds and nations who currently call Canada home.

Today, we celebrate the diversity and unity that make this country so special.

Our office will be closed for the day as we join in the festivities. Wishing everyone a joyful and safe holiday!
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Professional counselling agency providing therapy and mental health services to individuals, families and groups in 20 locations in Southwestern Ontario