New Dawn Counselling & Consulting

01/03/2026

Start this New Year knowing you can reach out when you need support. You do not need to face your struggles alone.
Wishing you all a bright and prosperous New Year 🌟

01/03/2026

Counselling is an important extended benefit that is provided to nurses in British Columbia. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I am qualified to assist you in coping with personal difficulties that may be affecting your mental, social, physical well-being or work performance.
I stand out from other counsellors as I worked as a Registered Nurse and continue to be in good standing with BCCNM.
I provide phone sessions and virtual sessions using the platform Doxy which is encrypted for privacy.
I can be reached at 250-319-8480
Michelle Nelson
www.newdawn-counselling.com

New Dawn Counselling and Consulting in Summerland, BC, Canada - specializing in perinatal counselling

05/05/2025

Women often reach out to me for counselling when life begins to feel overwhelming- advice that I can share with you...

1. To only allow one thought at a time
2. Take on one task at a time
3. Take it one day at a time~ even one hour or one minute at a time.

It is human nature to look too far into the future or to focus on too many problems at once.
⭐️Go back to #1⭐️

01/29/2025

To stay motivated in this life of ups and downs it is important to remember your why 🌟⭐️🌟⭐️

01/28/2025

~How to Bounce Back from a Setback~

It never feels good when you get rejected, fail to meet a goal or just miss a great opportunity.
Here are some ways to bounce back;

1. Reconnect to your why. Ask yourself~ why did I pick this goal in the first place. To bounce back you need to understand the motivation behind your goal. Research shows that the happiest people have clear-cut reasons why they set goals and this restores their confidence to keep going.

2. If you try for something that it is important to you and you don’t get it, it can cause you to try harder the next time. Use your experience to come up with new strategies that you can use next time. Seeking out the positives helps make meaning out of your setback.

3. To quiet the harsh self-critic so you can move forward try saying something kind to yourself. What would you say to a family member or a friend if they made a mistake or missed out on an opportunity. I am sure you would not be mean and demeaning, so don’t give permission to say negative words to yourself. From a self-nurturing place, it is easier to see your next step.

Try one of these strategies and see if it helps you bounce back from a setback.

Michelle Dawne Nelson
New Dawn Counselling & Consulting
R.N. B.Sc.N., M.Ed.
250-319-8480

01/01/2025

What if it turns out way better than you could have ever imagined!!🤩
~2025~
Happy New Year!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas
and Blessings
For a Healthy Happy New Year 🎄

12/17/2024

“I am feeling SO stressed out!”

Everyone has small moments of stress within their day. As an example, getting stuck in traffic or being disrupted when trying to complete a task. These micro stresses can accumulate throughout your day which could lead to anxiety. Being aware of these micro stresses is the key🌟

There are specific strategies that you can use to help with stress. Ask yourself these questions;
1. Are there interactions that I can change i.e. setting boundaries with a challenging co-worker or leaving for work earlier.
2. Are there micro stresses that I am creating? i.e. pushing the sleep button too many times therefore setting up your morning to be rushed.
3. Are you picking your battles? Can you choice not to engage or walk away?

Life can be easier and more enjoyable by making small changes to your day.
You can do it! 🙌

11/27/2024

11/27/2024

~🌼Changing your Attitude Will Enhance
Your Mental and Physical Wellness~

Here are 5 ways you can modify your mindset:

1. Start Preparing Right Now
If you think…I will start doing things differently tomorrow.
Think this instead…I’m going to start making small changes today!!

2. Keep it Real
If you think…Starting today I am going to overhaul my house, catch up on all my emails, have a coffee date with a friend ect.
Think this instead…I need to set realistic goals for myself and I do not need to take on all my goals on the first day.

Tip:
Take 🌟pride🌟 in your progress. Looking back on the progress that you have made so far will help encourage and inspire positive change in your life.

3. Accept and Learn From Mistakes
If you think…I am not good enough, I have no self-control and I don’t deserve to have a full and happy life.
Think this instead…No person is perfect. I am going to give myself a break and practice giving myself grace and self-kindness.

4. Do it For You
If you think…I need to make changes for others so I know that I am accepted and loved.
Think this instead…I am making these changes for my own well-being (the bonus is that others may benefit from your new attitude and lifestyles changes)

5. Accept Yourself
If you think…I see other women who just seem to have it all together, they make everything look so seamless and easy. I wish I was like her.
Think this instead…I am going to concentrate on looking and feeling my best and stop dwelling on things that I can’t change.

11/14/2024

🌟Boost your Immunity to Stay healthy🌟

Did you know that sharing a joke with a friend, watching a funny sitcom or watching funny videos on YouTube can strengthen your immunity?
Having a good belly laugh is great immune support!!
Germ-fighting immune cells often become sluggish after the age of 45 (sorry ladies) which can increase your risk for catching colds and flues.
Make sure to fill your week with some good belly laughs 😆