Alison Bell & Associates Counselling Group

Alison Bell & Associates Counselling Group www.alisonbellcounselling.com Counselling, Therapy, Consultation & Support - Serving Children, Adole

www.alisonbellcounselling.com Counselling, Therapy, Consultation & Support - Serving Children, Adolescents, and Families in South Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Delta, Surrey and the surrounding areas of Greater Vancouver, BC.

08/28/2026

Listening isn't just about hearing words. It's about creating space for someone to feel safe enough to share their experience.⁠
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Sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen when we pause our own response long enough to fully understand someone else's perspective.⁠
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What is one way you try to be a better listener? Share your thoughts below.⁠
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Starting a new school year can bring excitement, uncertainty, and sometimes worry - especially⁠ if your child has strugg...
08/27/2026

Starting a new school year can bring excitement, uncertainty, and sometimes worry - especially⁠ if your child has struggled in the past.⁠
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When concerns arise, it's natural to want to protect and advocate for your child.⁠ At the same time, teachers bring valuable knowledge, care, and perspective from the classroom.⁠
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Often, the strongest advocacy grows from respectful relationships built on a shared commitment⁠ to supporting the child.⁠ If navigating school conversations feels challenging, know that you're not alone. Sometimes⁠
having support can help families approach these conversations with greater confidence, clarity,⁠ and connection.⁠
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🖥️ www.alisonbellcounselling.com⁠
☎️ 604.372.1545 ⁠
✉️ [email protected]⁠
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Children are constantly learning from the world around them - not just from what we⁠ intentionally teach, but from what ...
08/26/2026

Children are constantly learning from the world around them - not just from what we⁠ intentionally teach, but from what they observe.⁠
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None of us will get this perfectly. We all grew up with messages of our own.⁠
The good news is that awareness gives us an opportunity to make small changes that support a⁠ more compassionate relationship with food and body image - for ourselves and for our children.⁠
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If you paused to listen to the everyday messages in your home, what do you hope your child⁠ would learn about food, bodies, and self-worth?⁠
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Many parents carry guilt when they realize they responded differently to one child than another.⁠⁠The reality is that fa...
08/25/2026

Many parents carry guilt when they realize they responded differently to one child than another.⁠
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The reality is that families are always changing. Parents gain experience, children have different⁠ personalities and emotional needs, and every season of family life brings new opportunities and⁠ challenges.⁠
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Instead of asking whether we parented each child identically, it may be more helpful to ask:⁠ Did I keep learning?⁠ Did I try to understand this child for who they are?⁠ Was I willing to repair when I got it wrong?⁠
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🖥️ www.alisonbellcounselling.com⁠
☎️ 604.372.1545 ⁠
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08/24/2026

One of the greatest lessons I've learned is that we rarely support a child or teen in isolation.⁠
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Parents, caregivers, and the family system play an incredibly important role in helping young people feel understood, supported, and equipped to navigate life's challenges.⁠
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When families grow together, lasting change becomes more possible.⁠
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If you're looking for support for your child or family, we'd love to help.⁠
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🖥️ www.alisonbellcounselling.com⁠
☎️ 604.372.1545 ⁠
✉️ [email protected]⁠
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Therapy is a collaborative process of slowing down, becoming curious, and making sense of⁠ your experiences. Along the w...
08/21/2026

Therapy is a collaborative process of slowing down, becoming curious, and making sense of⁠ your experiences. Along the way, many people begin to understand themselves with greater⁠ compassion, recognize patterns that once felt confusing, and discover new ways of responding to⁠
themselves and the people they care about.⁠
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🖥️ www.alisonbellcounselling.com⁠
☎️ 604.372.1545 ⁠
✉️ [email protected]⁠
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Validation and boundaries work together.⁠ One helps children feel understood.⁠ The other helps children feel safe.⁠⁠When...
08/20/2026

Validation and boundaries work together.⁠ One helps children feel understood.⁠ The other helps children feel safe.⁠
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When we lead with understanding, we strengthen the relationship - and relationships create the⁠ foundation where growth, learning, and problem-solving become possible.⁠
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Think about a time when someone truly understood how you were feeling.⁠
Did they have to agree with you, or did feeling understood change the conversation?⁠
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🖥️ www.alisonbellcounselling.com⁠
☎️ 604.372.1545 ⁠
✉️ [email protected]⁠
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Have you heard the term masking but weren't quite sure what it meant?⁠As conversations about neurodivergence continue to...
08/19/2026

Have you heard the term masking but weren't quite sure what it meant?⁠
As conversations about neurodivergence continue to grow, so does the use of this word.⁠
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From a neurodiversity-affirming perspective, masking isn't simply "pretending" or "being fake." It's often an adaptive strategy that helps children navigate environments where they may be⁠working hard to meet expectations, feel accepted, or feel safe.⁠
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We⁠ all adapt our behaviour in different situations.⁠ Understanding masking helps us become more curious about what children may be⁠ experiencing beneath the surface - and reminds us that some of the greatest effort is often⁠ invisible.⁠
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🖥️ www.alisonbellcounselling.com⁠
☎️ 604.372.1545 ⁠
✉️ [email protected]⁠
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08/18/2026

Summer often brings a change of pace, but it can also bring new demands. Balancing work, childcare, changing routines, camps, vacations, and everyone's different needs can feel overwhelming.⁠
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If this season feels harder than expected, you're not alone. Supporting yourself is an important part of supporting your family.⁠
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Looking for guidance or support? Contact our team to learn how we can help.⁠
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🖥️ www.alisonbellcounselling.com⁠
☎️ 604.372.1545 ⁠
✉️ [email protected]⁠
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When your gifted child asks life's biggest questions, it can leave you wondering whether you⁠ should have the answers.⁠⁠...
08/17/2026

When your gifted child asks life's biggest questions, it can leave you wondering whether you⁠ should have the answers.⁠
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More than answers, they often need an attuned and connected relationship where their curiosity⁠ is welcomed and they're free to explore ideas together.⁠
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What's one of the biggest questions your child has asked that made you stop⁠ and think?⁠
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🖥️ www.alisonbellcounselling.com⁠
☎️ 604.372.1545 ⁠
✉️ [email protected]⁠
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