Tacit Knowledge

Tacit Knowledge Igniting A Vision For Healthy Change! Counselling Supports and Professional Development Training

Our passion is empowering people as they face challenges and grow as individuals. We work alongside our clients as they address issues in their lives that might be holding them back from the happiness and contentment they wish to experience in life.

When people ask "How are you?" , many of us automatically answer, "I'm fine."But sometimes "fine" isn't actually fine. ...
06/03/2026

When people ask "How are you?" , many of us automatically answer, "I'm fine."

But sometimes "fine" isn't actually fine.
Sometimes we're functional.

We're showing up to work. Taking care of our families. Answering texts. Paying bills. Smiling when we need to. From the outside, everything looks okay.

But internally, we're exhausted. Overwhelmed. Running on empty. Just trying to make it through the day.

Being functional doesn't always mean we're doing well.

This is an important reminder that someone can be accomplishing everything on their to-do list while still struggling emotionally. And maybe that's true for you, too.

If you're functional but not fine, you're not alone. You don't have to earn support by falling apart. You don't have to wait until you're in crisis to reach out.

Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is be honest about how we're really doing.

đź’™ Functional and fine are not the same thing.

What's one thing you do to check in with yourself when life gets busy?

When stress, anxiety, or overwhelm show up, it's not just happening in our minds - it's happening in our bodies, too.Som...
05/31/2026

When stress, anxiety, or overwhelm show up, it's not just happening in our minds - it's happening in our bodies, too.

Somatic techniques can help us reconnect with our bodies, calm our nervous systems, and create a greater sense of safety and grounding in the present moment.

The best part? Many of these tools are simple, accessible, and can be used almost anywhere.

đź’™ Which of these soothing techniques have you tried, or which one would you like to try next?

Our brains are always learning from how we respond. When we react to a sensation with alarm or urgency, the brain can in...
05/27/2026

Our brains are always learning from how we respond. When we react to a sensation with alarm or urgency, the brain can interpret it as danger - and this often turns up the volume on whatever we are feeling.

What if, instead of fighting it, we got curious?
Not every sensation needs fixing. Sometimes, it just needs space to be felt, so it can pass.

Anger often gets a bad reputation - but it's not always the only issue happening.Many times, our anger shows up as a pro...
05/20/2026

Anger often gets a bad reputation - but it's not always the only issue happening.

Many times, our anger shows up as a protector emotion. It steps in to shield us from feelings that can be harder to sit with (like hurt, fear, rejection, shame, etc).

Anger gives us a sense of strength and control. But underneath, there’s often something more vulnerable asking for attention.

Next time your anger shows up, try getting curious:
👉 What might this be protecting me from?
👉 What am I really feeling right now?

When we understand the message behind the anger, we can respond in a way that actually supports all of our needs (not just in a way that protects us on the surface).

Ever notice how good it feels to just take a deep breath and let out a long sigh? That's because it’s something your bod...
05/13/2026

Ever notice how good it feels to just take a deep breath and let out a long sigh? That's because it’s something your body is designed to do, to help you stay in balance.

A psychological sigh is a simple breathing pattern:
👉 inhale through your nose
👉 take a second quick "top-off" inhale
👉 then slowly exhale through your mouth

This pattern helps “reset” your nervous system. It can reduce stress, calm anxiety, and bring your body out of that tense, overwhelmed state (often within seconds).

You can use it anytime:
• before responding in a stressful moment
• when you feel overwhelmed
• to help your body settle before sleep

Try it 2–3 times in a row and notice how your body feels after.

Sometimes the simplest tools are the most powerful.

For most of us who over the age of 10, the process of making friends can seem exhausting and time consuming. Knowing wh...
05/06/2026

For most of us who over the age of 10, the process of making friends can seem exhausting and time consuming. Knowing where and how to start can often make things a little easier.

Join us for this FREE in-person event on Tuesday May 26th - "Making Friends In The Adult World". The evening will kick off with a light supper at 5:30pm - the Workshop will run from 6:00pm to 7:30pm - and there will be some time for mingling afterward.

This Workshop will help participants learn more about the key elements needed to smooth out the process of forging long-lasting and meaningful adult friendships (at all ages).

"Making Friends In The Adult World" is being offered in partnership with Leduc FCSS, and is being facilitated by Kim Silverthorn BA, MPCC, CT of Tacit Knowledge. Kim has 35 years of experience as a therapist, and often works with families/agencies who are trying to effectively address the mental health challenges that exist in their lives.

"Making Friends In The Adult World" is open to everyone who wishes to attend – you do NOT need to be a resident of Leduc to participate. And people are welcome to attend the whole event, or just the Workshop, as they wish.

For more information or to register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FfvxNsjVwkaTdwkv44sbDqsd1SP3IYxFlbzRFsFFxXNUQ1ZYQjBIMEhCN1hFMlJJQVVSMkQ1UzRaSi4u
or contact Kristy at 780-980-8489 or [email protected]

There’s a difference between feeling your emotions and thinking about them.Intellectualizing sounds like:“I understand w...
04/22/2026

There’s a difference between feeling your emotions and thinking about them.

Intellectualizing sounds like:
“I understand why I feel this way.”
“I’ve analyzed the situation.”
“I can explain it perfectly.”

But feeling sounds like:
“This hurts.”
“I’m overwhelmed.”
“I don’t have the words yet… but I’m here with it.”

You can understand your emotions deeply… and still not actually feel them.

Healing doesn’t just happen in your head — it happens when you allow yourself to experience what’s there, without rushing to explain it away 💛

Walking isn’t just movement — it’s medicine for your body and for your mind. When life feels heavy, a simple walk can s...
04/15/2026

Walking isn’t just movement — it’s medicine for your body and for your mind.

When life feels heavy, a simple walk can shift your mood, clear your thoughts, and bring you back to a healthy version of yourself.

Here are 11 powerful benefits of walking 👇

Sometimes when we’re feeling low, it’s can be hard to figure out why it's happening - and what to do to start to make i...
04/09/2026

Sometimes when we’re feeling low, it’s can be hard to figure out why it's happening - and what to do to start to make it better.

Believe it or not, it's probably easier than you realize!

Here are a few gentle questions you can ask yourself, which will guide you in the right direction 💛You don’t have to have everything figured out. Just taking small steps to meet your basic needs is a powerful way to change everything 🌿

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly stressed? Are you struggling with achiness, weight gain, acne or i...
04/01/2026

Are you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly stressed? Are you struggling with achiness, weight gain, acne or irritated skin, sleep issues, low energy, anxiety, or depression? Are you finding it hard to concentrate, or to remember things - or to be as creative as you would like?

These could all be signs that you are producing too much (or too little) cortisol - one our main stress hormones. High cortisol especially can affect your physical health - your mental focus, memory and motivation - and your emotional well-being/regulation.

Join us via Zoom on April 28th – 6:00pm to 8:30pm (MST) – for a FREE Workshop focusing on "How To Manage Cortisol Levels Naturally".

In this Workshop, you will learn:

*How to recognize the warnings signs, when you are producing too much/little cortisol;
* How to dump excess cortisol from your system, when it is being overproduced (to lessen the problem side effects);
*Natural strategies for enhancing the production of other chemicals in your system, to keep your cortisol in proper balance.

This FREE Workshop is being facilitated by Kim Silverthorn, BA, MPCC, CT of Tacit Knowledge - in partnership with Beaumont FCSS. *Everyone is welcome - you do NOT need to be a Beaumont resident to participate.

Please contact Beaumont FCSS at 780-929-1006 or [email protected] to register and to access the Zoom link.

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