Cosmos Counselling Clinic

08/28/2026

Proud to continue supporting local hockey teams and to join up with the Cranbrook Royals this season.

Thank you to our 2026-2027 3 Stars of the game sponsor! We would like to thank Cosmos Counselling Clinic for being part of the Cranbrook Royals team. We appreciate your support and partnership as we get ready for this season! More Sponsors to follow! There are still sponsorship opportunities available. If you would like to become a sponsor of the Cranbrook Royals this season, send us a message to learn more.

08/20/2026

08/06/2026

Wildfire smoke can affect more than our lungs.

Smoky conditions may also add to fatigue, irritability, headaches, poor sleep, anxiety and difficulty concentrating. Smoke may not explain everything we are feeling, but it can add another weight to the load we are already carrying.

We created a new Cranbrook air-quality resource that shows the current AQHI, official PM2.5 reading and a cigarette-equivalent comparison, along with information about smoke and mental well-being.

https://cosmoscounselling.ca/resources/cranbrook-bc-air-quality/

07/10/2026

In this conversation in the Psychotherapy Networker between trauma experts Bruce Perry and Gabor Maté, the central message is clear: trauma matters, but connection matters deeply too.

Perry explains that adverse childhood experiences can shape development, but they do not determine a person’s future. One of the strongest predictors of healing is whether someone feels connected in the present—to safe relationships, culture, community, and a sense of belonging.

The discussion also challenges the way mental health systems often rely on diagnosis. Diagnoses may describe symptoms, but they do not fully explain a person’s story. Perry and Maté invite us to look beyond labels and ask deeper questions about development, relationships, and support.

For clients and families, this article is a hopeful reminder that healing is not only about techniques or treatment plans. Often, the most powerful change begins through safe, steady, human connection.

Read the full article here.

In this conversation in the Psychotherapy Networker between trauma experts Bruce Perry and Gabor Maté, the central message is clear: trauma matters, but connec

07/04/2026

Go Canada Go 🇨🇦

06/29/2026

“I love you” is powerful.

But sometimes, children need to hear what we love about them too.

When we name the little things — their creativity, their questions, their laugh, their imagination, their hugs — we help them feel seen, known, and deeply valued.

These small phrases become part of a child’s inner voice.

They remind them:
✨ I am loved.
✨ I am noticed.
✨ I matter just as I am.

Try choosing one from this list today and saying it out loud to your child. You never know how long those words may stay with them. 💛

Save this for the days you need a little inspiration.

06/27/2026

When someone we care about is grieving, it can be hard to know what to say or do. Many people worry about saying the wrong thing, so they stay quiet, keep their distance, or rely on familiar phrases like “everything happens for a reason.” But grief is not something to fix, explain away, or rush through.

This article offers a helpful reminder: presence matters more than perfect words.

Rather than asking, “Let me know what you need,” the article encourages people to take practical action. Drop off a meal, help with groceries, offer child care, send a gift card, or check in on difficult dates. Grieving people are often overwhelmed, and putting the responsibility on them to ask for help can make things harder.

One of the most meaningful suggestions is also one of the simplest: say the person’s name. Share memories. Ask about them. For many grieving people, knowing their loved one is remembered can bring comfort and reduce the loneliness that often follows loss.

When someone we care about is grieving, it can be hard to know what to say or do. Many people worry about saying the wrong thing, so they stay quiet, keep their

06/21/2026

Today, for Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re sharing a small collection of books, films, graphic novels, and other media that highlight Indigenous stories, voices, histories, and perspectives.

This list is not meant to be complete, but a starting place for learning, reflection, and deeper listening — especially through work created by Indigenous authors, artists, and storytellers.

06/20/2026

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🌟 To the dads, stepdads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures—thank you.
For your steady presence, your silly jokes, your quiet strength, and your unwavering love.

Today we celebrate you—not just for what you do, but for who you are in a child’s world: a protector, a guide, a safe place. 💙

Happy Father’s Day. You are deeply valued.

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06/14/2026

Many families across British Columbia are receiving communication about the transition from Autism Funding to the new Children and Youth Disability Benefit.

For many parents and caregivers, this news may bring up anxiety, frustration, confusion, and a familiar feeling of having to prove needs that are already very real in daily life.

We recognize and understand how overwhelming it can be to gather years of reports, assessments, school documents, and clinical notes; especially when families are also trying to care for a child or youth with significant support needs.

What appears to be changing?

The Ministry of Children and Family Development has shared that current Autism Funding will remain available until March 31, 2027. The new Children and Youth Disability Benefit is expected to begin April 1, 2027, for children and youth who are determined to be eligible.

Many families across British Columbia are receiving communication about the transition from Autism Funding to the new Children and Youth Disability Benefit.