Source of Strength Healing Ltd.

10/09/2026

🤍 A Thanksgiving wish from our hearts to yours

May this weekend offer you permission to slow down.

To nap.
To laugh.
To say no.
To spend time with people you love.
To spend time alone if that's what you need.

Healing happens in therapy, but it also happens in quiet moments of rest.

This Thanksgiving weekend, our office will be closed as our team takes time to recharge, reconnect, and spend time with loved ones.

To fully embrace that time away, our phones and email will be turned off throughout the holiday weekend. We will not be monitoring or responding to messages during this time.

We will return to the office on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and will respond to any emails, phone calls, and text messages upon our return.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey.

Wishing you a gentle Thanksgiving filled with whatever brings you peace.

10/08/2026

We are incredibly excited to once again support PCCS Pembina Crisis Connection Society's Education Workshop Series.

At Source of Strength Healing, we believe that education, awareness, and community conversations play an important role in healing and prevention. We are honoured to have the opportunity to contribute to this important work once again.

Our founder, Ida-Marie, will be presenting on the impacts of trauma and abuse within abusive relationships, exploring how these experiences affect individuals emotionally, psychologically, and relationally, as well as pathways toward healing and recovery.

A heartfelt thank you to Pembina Crisis Connection Society for the work they do in supporting individuals, families, and our community.

We look forward to connecting with attendees and being part of these meaningful conversations.

🤍 Together, education creates awareness, awareness creates understanding, and understanding creates change.

💜 Supporting Someone Experiencing Abuse 💜

When someone you care about is experiencing abuse, it can be difficult to know what to say or how to help. You don't need to have all the answers. Sometimes, your support, compassion, and willingness to listen can make all the difference.
Join Pembina Crisis Connection Society (PCCS) for a meaningful evening focused on understanding abuse, supporting loved ones, and learning about the resources available in our community.

We are honoured to welcome two guest speakers:
✨ Ida Marie, Clinical Counsellor with SOS Healing, who will share insight into the impacts of abuse and trauma, as well as how to provide supportive, trauma-informed responses.
✨ Roujea from Victim Services, who will discuss available supports, safety planning, and community resources that can help individuals and families affected by abuse.
Together, we'll explore: ✔ Understanding abuse and its hidden impacts
✔ How to listen in a safe and supportive way
✔ What to say (and what not to say)
✔ Safety planning and available resources
✔ Respecting choices and boundaries
✔ Self-care for those providing support
📅 October 8th
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 The Beehive, 5056 50th Avenue, Room 2, Drayton Valley
Small actions can make a big impact. Kindness can be someone's lifeline.
To register:
📞 780-621-2363
📧 [email protected]
Together, we can create a safer, more compassionate community. 💜

08/27/2026

💜 Tonight, our Founder, Ida-Marie, is honoured to join the PCCS Pembina Crisis Connection Society as a guest speaker for their Understanding Domestic Violence: It's More Than Physical workshop.

Domestic violence extends far beyond physical abuse. Together, we'll be exploring the often unseen impacts of coercive control, emotional abuse, and trauma while helping build greater awareness, understanding, and support within our communities.

We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of this important conversation. 💜

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06/28/2026

🌧️ Feeling the Weight of the Rain? You’re Not Alone. 🌧️

At Source of Strength Healing Ltd, we know that all this rainy weather can do more than soak the ground—it can quietly affect our mood, energy, and motivation. If you’ve been feeling a little heavier, lower, or more stuck lately, please know: this is a very human response.

Our environment plays a powerful role in how we feel. Less sunlight, more time indoors, and shifts in routine can all impact our emotional wellbeing.

💛 Here are some gentle ways to support your mood during this rainy season:

✨ Create light where you can – Open your curtains or sit near a window
✨ Move your body – Even gentle movement can help shift your mood
✨ Stay connected – Reach out to someone safe and supportive
✨ Nourish your mind – Be mindful of what you’re taking in
✨ Lean into comfort – Rest and cozy moments can be healing when intentional
✨ Name what you’re feeling – Acknowledging emotions can soften them

🌿 Most importantly: be gentle with yourself. Your energy and capacity may shift—and that’s okay.

If the heaviness feels persistent, support is here. Source of Strength Healing Ltd currently has immediate availability, with sliding scale options to make care more accessible. You don’t have to navigate this alone. 💚

👉 Ready to take the next step? Reach out today to book a session—we’re here when you’re ready.

06/14/2026

There’s something powerful about slowing down.

Sunlight on your skin, a deep breath in your lungs, a quiet moment with a cup in hand… this is where healing begins. 🌿☀️

Rest isn’t something you earn after doing enough — it’s something your nervous system needs to feel safe, steady, and whole.

This weekend, let yourself soften.
Step outside.
Put down the to-do list.
Take a few pages at a time instead of rushing the whole story.

Healing doesn’t happen in the hustle — it happens in these small, gentle pauses.

You deserve space to recharge. You deserve sunshine. You deserve rest. 💛

05/05/2026

I know it’s a little late but…

✨ May the Fourth Be With You ✨

In a galaxy not so far away… (aka your nervous system 😅)

You don’t need to fight every battle like a Jedi.
Sometimes the real work is:
• noticing when you’ve gone into “Darth Vader breathing mode” 🫁
• resisting the pull of the Dark Side (aka overthinking at 2am)
• and remembering… you can pause before reacting

Because emotional regulation > lightsaber skills (most days)

Today’s gentle reminder:
The Force isn’t about controlling everything — it’s about awareness, balance, and coming back to yourself when things feel off.

So whether you’re feeling like Yoda 🧘‍♂️
or a little more like Anakin on a rough day 😬
there’s space for all of it.

✨ Be curious, not critical
✨ Respond, don’t react
✨ And maybe drink some water too

May the Fourth be with your mind… and your nervous system

04/17/2026

🌿 Happy Friday — Gentle Reminder to Unwind 🌿

As the week comes to a close, this is your gentle reminder that you don’t have to carry everything into the weekend with you.

You are allowed to slow down.
You are allowed to soften.
You are allowed to rest.

If your mind feels busy or your body feels tense, here are a few simple ways to begin unwinding:

✨ Ground yourself
Take a few slow breaths. Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Let your body catch up with your moment.

✨ Release the week
Write down anything that’s still looping in your mind. You don’t need to solve it—just let it live on paper instead of in your head.

✨ Soothe your senses
Wrap yourself in a blanket, sip something warm, dim the lights, or take a warm shower. Small comforts matter.

✨ Lower the bar
Rest doesn’t have to be productive. You don’t need to earn your relaxation.

✨ Check in gently
Ask yourself: What do I need tonight? Not what you “should” do—what you actually need.

Let this weekend be a space where your nervous system can exhale.

You’ve made it through the week. That’s enough. 🤍

04/02/2026

🌿 Long Weekend Notice 🌿

Our office will be closed for the long weekend on Friday, April 03, as we take some time to rest, reset, and recharge.

We will reopen and return all messages on Tuesday, April 07.

If you are in need of immediate support during this time:
• Please call 911 for emergencies
• You can also dial 988 for free, confidential mental health support available 24/7

✨ Weekend Mindfulness Practice: “The 5–4–3–2–1 Reset” ✨

If things feel overwhelming or chaotic over the weekend, try this gentle grounding exercise:

• 5 things you can see – Look around slowly and name them
• 4 things you can feel – Notice textures, temperature, or your breath
• 3 things you can hear – Let sounds come to you without searching
• 2 things you can smell – Or simply notice the air around you
• 1 thing you can focus on within yourself – A feeling, your heartbeat, or your breath

Take your time. There is no rush.
This moment is enough. You are allowed to slow down.

Wishing you a peaceful and restorative long weekend 💛
— Source of Strength Healing

03/31/2026

March is closing… and spring is gently arriving 🌱

As we step into April, this is your reminder that self-care doesn’t have to be big or perfect — it just has to be intentional.

End-of-month check-in:
• What are you carrying that you don’t need to take into April?
• What felt heavy this month that you’re ready to soften?
• What is one small thing that brought you even a moment of peace?

🌿 Try this simple reset:
Step outside for 5 minutes.
Take a slow breath in… and a longer breath out.
Let your shoulders drop.
Remind yourself: “I’m allowed to start fresh.”

Spring isn’t about having it all together — it’s about beginning again, gently.

You’re allowed to grow at your own pace. 🌼

If you’re wanting support with your own spring reset, we’re here for you.
Book with us at Source of Strength Healing and let us help you reconnect, and to find your source of strength, and heal. 💛

https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/soshealing/booking