Dr. Angela Grace - Heart Centered Counselling

07/24/2026

You won't see me here much anymore. Because all this social media is bs...

"In an era increasingly dominated by digital engagement, the concept of brain rot -defined by cognitive fatigue and mental exhaustion-has emerged as a critical psychological concern...Brain rot did not directly predict depression but triggered a “loss spiral” by first depleting resources (burnout), which then elevated stress and anxiety, ultimately precipitating depressive symptoms. Burnout emerged as a pivotal transitional factor, while emotional dysregulation significantly intensified all psychological outcomes. These findings suggest that, alongside clinical interventions targeting burnout and emotion regulation, preventive strategies promoting conscious digital consumption and media literacy are essential to forestall the onset of cognitive fatigue."

Reach out if you long for real, heart centered human connection. Let's get real. ❤️
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07/16/2026

My world now...advocating for youth and adults suffering from Long COVID and new-onset post-viral illness.

Lived experience has taught me well.

Support.
Advocacy.
Professional development for psychologists.

Please reach out.

Dr. Andrew Wilkin, a Board member of the Canadian Covid Society, has written a new opinion piece for the Hamilton Spectator on rising sickness absence and disability amid the ongoing impacts of Covid-19 and Long Covid.

He argues that instead of pressuring sick workers and students to return to unsafe workplaces and classrooms, governments must address the causes of increasing illness through clean indoor air, paid sick leave, stronger protections, and greater accessibility.

"Despite the emergency phase being declared over, the Covid-19 pandemic continues. Long Covid is still making people sick, long after infection, damaging immune systems and triggering various illnesses.”

“Forcing people to work and kids into classrooms without cleaning the air and providing paid sick days, might make things worse. Teaching is one of the most vulnerable jobs for Covid and Long Covid. If people are sick more often, it’s best not to force them into sick buildings more often. Considering that many workers in these buildings are precarious, racialized, and women, this is also a story of governments failing their historic duties to equitably protect people.”

Full article: https://fb-news-sharer.pebmac.workers.dev/https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/its-no-surprise-more-workers-are-calling-in-sick/article_620d1eff-de87-5978-ae68-ed088f8c94c0.html

07/09/2026

Living proof that a human being can once again thrive after facing death, unimaginable betrayal, and tremendous loss. Life is different now...deeper...profound...sacred.

Time to write about it all. There are things that need to be said.

07/09/2026

My office is COVID conscious for simple reasons: I prevent the risk of airborne respiratory viruses. I want all of us to be healthy.

I also know the devastating impact of Long COVID.

I believe that as a healthcare provider I have a responsibility to prevent illness.

I hand out respirator/breatheteq masks to my clients, big and small, to help them reduce their risk of getting COVID and Long COVID.

Here is some information my colleague Dr. David Keegan put together about the importance of masking:

As described by the Public Health Agency of Canada1,
Long COVID (also known as post-COVID-19 condition) affects children as well as adults.
- It’s long-lasting symptoms after a known or unknown COVID infection.
- The most common Long COVID symptoms in children are:
Fatigue
Headache
Abdominal pain
Sleep problems
Shortness of breath
Cognitive problems (difficulty thinking or concentrating)
Muscle aches and joint pains

I care for children with Long COVID. It can interfere with their social, physical and educational development. You do not want your child to develop Long COVID.

While there are some promising therapies, there is no clear cure for Long COVID.

The best way to prevent Long COVID is to prevent COVID infections.

Since COVID is airborne, the best way to prevent COVID infections is to wear respirator-type masks (like N95s) all the time indoors. This is why I’m giving you this mask for your child to wear. I personally purchased these to hand out to my patients. This is how important it is to me, as your child’s doctor, for your child to mask: to protect their health.

I know there will be times at school and other places where your child will want to remove their mask. Wearing a mask as much as possible in public indoor spaces will greatly reduce your child’s risk of getting COVID, which will reduce their risk of developing Long COVID. If they wear it 90% of the time, that’s still a huge win and way better than wearing it only 20% of the time, or not at all.

> Key tip: shape the curve of the nose piece first, then put the mask on.

1 Post COVID-19 condition (long COVID): Symptoms and treatment. Public Health Agency of Canada. 8 January 2026. Accessed online at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/post-covid-19-condition.html

06/19/2026

Ever feel like you are living a different timeline, an alternate reality than those around you?

It might be the effects of complex trauma. A stuck nervous system. A brain & heart that won't settle. A soul seeking meaning.

Let's be still and get to the heart of the matter. Please reach out. You are not alone. You need a witness. Link in bio.

06/16/2026

Photographing flowers is one of my soul passions. Getting right in there, seeing the whole, the habitat it lives in. Observing the miniscule, getting to the heart. Appreciating the sacred. Witnessing.

This is who I am as a counselling psychologist. Seeing both the whole and the heart of the matter. Seeking to restore wholeness. A witness.

This is Bitterroot. I found her at Record Ridge near Rossland BC. Her habitat is about to be destroyed by mining. This is not ok.

06/10/2026

Walking the path of healing complex trauma one step a time. One early morning awakening at a time. One flower at a time. One raindrop at a time. One baby duck at a time.

Navigating complex trauma? I can accompany you through the dark night. Just ask.

05/30/2026

This is not the full picture. If your child did not bounce back from a viral infection, it may be affecting their brain & cognitive development.

Please reach out for information, support, & resources.

05/24/2026

Somatics.

Have you grounded your feet with Mother Earth today? 💙

05/23/2026

Finding joy and wonder in the minute details of creation is one of the most profound aspects of healing complex trauma.

As a survivor, I understand the complexities of finding your way home to your own heart.

May today be another step towards your healing.

Need compassionate witnessing and support? You are welcome here. Let's dive in.