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Alcohol & Harm Reduction in Canada đŸ·(See each picture for more information)Alcohol is widely accepted socially, but the ...
03/12/2026

Alcohol & Harm Reduction in Canada đŸ·
(See each picture for more information)

Alcohol is widely accepted socially, but the data tells an important story about how it affects our health and communities.

📊 Alcohol in Canada — the numbers:

đŸ”č77% of Canadian adults report drinking alcohol in the past year. ïżŒ
đŸ”čIn any given week, more than half of adults report no alcohol consumption. ïżŒ
đŸ”čAlcohol causes more overall harm in Canada than any other drug, including opioids and co***ne, largely because it is so widely used. ïżŒ
đŸ”čAlcohol contributes to about 18,000 deaths per year in Canada. ïżŒ
đŸ”čAlcohol-related harm costs Canadian society around $20 billion annually. ïżŒ

📉 There is some good news: alcohol consumption in Canada has declined in recent years, reaching the lowest per-person level in about 20 years.

*Source: Statistics Canada and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction*

International Women's Day (March 8th) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievem...
03/08/2026

International Women's Day (March 8th) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.

IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific. IWD is a movement, powered by the collective efforts of all.

This year’s theme, Give to Gain, highlights the importance of taking meaningful steps to advance gender equality.

*English follows*🌊 Faire le premier pas pour aller en therapie est souvent le plus difficile
đŸ”čPeur du jugementđŸ”čPeur d’ĂȘ...
03/07/2026

*English follows*

🌊 Faire le premier pas pour aller en therapie est souvent le plus difficile


đŸ”čPeur du jugement
đŸ”čPeur d’ĂȘtre vulnĂ©rable
đŸ”čPeur de demander de l’aide
đŸ”čEt parfois peur de vivre des Ă©motions intenses

Depuis l’ouverture de Harbouring Wellness, j’ai eu le plaisir de rencontrer des gens incroyables.

Voici ce que les thérapeutes voient contrairement à vos peurs


✹Une personne humaine
✹Une personne parfois Ă©puisĂ©e
✹Une personne parfois blessĂ©e
✹Une personne rĂ©siliante
✹Une personne brave qui veut s’amĂ©liorer
✹Une personne curieuse qui veut apprendre

Je serai Ă  jamais reconnaissante aux gens qui me font confiance durant ces moments difficiles.

La services en santĂ© mentale restent encore trĂšs stigmatisĂ©s malheureusement. Changeons ca! 💙

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🌊 Taking the first step to go to therapy is often the hardest


đŸ”č Fear of judgment
đŸ”č Fear of being vulnerable
đŸ”č Fear of asking for help
đŸ”č And sometimes fear of experiencing intense emotions

Since opening Harbouring Wellness, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting incredible people.

Here’s what therapists see, contrary to your fears


✹ A human being
✹ A person who is sometimes exhausted
✹ A person who is sometimes hurt
✹ A resilient person
✹ A brave person who wants to improve
✹ A curious person who wants to learn

I will always be grateful to the people who trust me during these difficult moments.

Mental health services are still unfortunately very stigmatized. Let’s change that! 💙

đŸ‘€đŸ‘‡đŸŒđŸ’™âœšđŸ‘‡đŸŒđŸ‘€I will be giving away 2 free sessions to 2 lucky winners this Sunday at the Steamers game! Come say hello to fil...
03/05/2026

đŸ‘€đŸ‘‡đŸŒđŸ’™âœšđŸ‘‡đŸŒđŸ‘€

I will be giving away 2 free sessions to 2 lucky winners this Sunday at the Steamers game!

Come say hello to fill out a ballot đŸŽŸïž!

💟GRATITUDE for being part of a great community💟Hockey AND Wellness Night coming up this Sunday! ✹Come say hi at the Harb...
03/04/2026

💟GRATITUDE for being part of a great community💟

Hockey AND Wellness Night coming up this Sunday!

✹Come say hi at the Harbouring Wellness kiosk! ✹

[email protected]

03/04/2026

*Long post ahead*
*Français suit*

đŸ€“Here’s a science class on this wonderful Wednesday!😉

đŸ€“Voici un petit cours de science en ce mercredi! 😉

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✹How you speak to yourself matters more than you think.✹

Self-talk isn’t just “mindset.”
It’s brain modulation.

When we face something difficult — conflict, failure, overwhelm — the brain’s alarm system (the amygdala) activates. If our inner voice jumps in with:

“I can’t do this.”
“I always mess things up.”
“I’m terrible at this.”


that threat response gets louder. Stress hormones rise. Clear thinking drops.

But when we intentionally shift our self-talk to something grounded and compassionate:

“This is hard, but I can handle hard things.”
“I’ve gotten through difficult moments before.”
“I can take this one step at a time.”

We activate the prefrontal cortex — the part of the brain responsible for regulation, perspective, and problem-solving.

Supportive self-talk helps calm the nervous system, increase emotional regulation, and restore access to executive functioning.

This isn’t toxic positivity.
It’s neurobiology.

Over time, repeated compassionate self-talk strengthens new neural pathways. The brain becomes more efficient at responding with steadiness instead of shame or panic.

If your inner voice has been harsh for years, that doesn’t mean it’s permanent.
Brains are plastic. Change is possible.

If this resonates, therapy can help you reshape that internal dialogue into something that supports you rather than undermines you.

Harbouringwellness.ca
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✹La façon dont vous vous parlez compte plus que vous ne le pensez.✹

Le dialogue intĂ©rieur (comment on se parle dans notre tĂȘte), ce n’est pas seulement une question de « pensĂ©e positive ». C’est une question de neurobiologie.

Lorsque nous vivons une situation difficile — conflit, Ă©chec, surcharge, critique — le systĂšme d’alarme du cerveau (l’amygdale) s’active. Si notre voix intĂ©rieure dit :

« Je ne suis pas capable. »
« Je fais toujours des erreurs. »
« Je ne suis pas assez bon(ne). »

La rĂ©ponse au stress s’intensifie. Le cortisol augmente. La clartĂ© mentale diminue.

Mais lorsque nous choisissons consciemment un discours intérieur plus soutenant et réaliste :

« C’est difficile, mais je peux traverser ça. »
« J’ai dĂ©jĂ  surmontĂ© des moments compliquĂ©s. »
« Je peux y aller une étape à la fois. »

Nous activons le cortex prĂ©frontal — la partie du cerveau responsable de la rĂ©gulation Ă©motionnelle, de la perspective et de la rĂ©solution de problĂšmes.

Un dialogue intĂ©rieur compatissant aide Ă  calmer le systĂšme nerveux, Ă  amĂ©liorer l’autorĂ©gulation et Ă  retrouver l’accĂšs aux fonctions exĂ©cutives.

Ce n’est pas de la positivitĂ© toxique.
C’est la plasticitĂ© cĂ©rĂ©brale en action.

Avec la rĂ©pĂ©tition, ces nouvelles voies neuronales se renforcent. Le cerveau devient plus habile Ă  rĂ©pondre avec stabilitĂ© plutĂŽt qu’avec honte ou panique.

Si votre voix intĂ©rieure est critique depuis longtemps, cela ne veut pas dire qu’elle est permanente.
Le cerveau peut changer.

Si cela vous parle, la thĂ©rapie peut vous aider Ă  transformer ce dialogue intĂ©rieur en un alliĂ© plutĂŽt qu’un obstacle.

Harbouringwellness.ca
[email protected]

03/01/2026

Hi! Thanks for understanding limited March availability
đŸ—“ïž Book now to reserve your spot. đŸ—“ïž

April appointments coming soon!

02/28/2026

Au cas oĂč vous auriez manquĂ© le dernier message 

In case you missed the last post


Weekend goals đŸ‘‡đŸŒ

đŸŒ€ Get outside early in the day — even 10–20 minutes helps.
💡 Increase light exposure (bright rooms, light therapy if appropriate).
đŸƒâ€â™€ïž Move your body — gently counts.
📅 Keep structure in your days.
đŸ€ Stay connected — even when you feel like isolating.
🧠 Notice your thoughts without automatically believing them.

02/27/2026

❄ Winter Blues Are Real ❄

Days are finally getting longer! đŸ™ŒđŸ» ☀

But let’s not ignore the impact of Canadian winters on our Mental Health.

Winter days are shorter and darker, many people notice:
‱ Lower energy
‱ More fatigue
‱ Wanting to hibernate
‱ Changes in appetite
‱ Mood dips

This doesn’t automatically mean depression — but it does mean your nervous system is responding to less light and less stimulation.

The important part?
Small changes now can prevent things from getting heavier.

đŸŒ€ Get outside early in the day — even 10–20 minutes helps.
💡 Increase light exposure (bright rooms, light therapy if appropriate).
đŸƒâ€â™€ïž Move your body — gently counts.
📅 Keep structure in your days.
đŸ€ Stay connected — even when you feel like isolating.
🧠 Notice your thoughts without automatically believing them.

Winter asks us to slow down — but not disappear.

(👀 I see you sports parents for whom it doesn’t slow down at all, making it sometimes heavier for some)

If you’re noticing your mood dipping more than you’d like, feeling unmotivated, or struggling to stay engaged in your life, support can make a difference.

✹ You don’t have to struggle alone. Being someone who struggles with low mood at this time of year
I feel you ✹

If you’d like help building strategies that work for your nervous system and your lifestyle, I’d be honoured to support you.

02/23/2026

✹Now let’s try this again! ✹
Please comment if it works đŸ€
harbouringwellness.ca

02/23/2026

Stay tuned đŸ€ŠđŸ»â€â™€ïžđŸ˜…đŸ„Ž

Website coming this week

When was the last time you did something just because you enjoyed it?Not because it was productive.Not because it benefi...
02/21/2026

When was the last time you did something just because you enjoyed it?

Not because it was productive.
Not because it benefited your kids.
Not because it made money.
Just because it felt good.

Hobbies aren’t “extra.”
They’re nervous system medicine.

When we knit, paint, garden, bake, play guitar, hike, journal, or build something with our hands, we practice:

‱ Slowing down
‱ Focusing on one thing at a time
‱ Letting our brains rest from problem-solving
‱ Reconnecting with joy

That’s mindfulness in action.

Mindfulness doesn’t have to mean sitting cross-legged in silence.
It can look like sourdough bread, watercolours, Lego, puzzles, beadwork, or skating.

Especially for overstimulated parents and busy teens — hobbies help regulate the nervous system and build resilience.

✹ What’s one hobby you used to love that you’ve stopped making time for?

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