Stop Negative Thinking with CBT
What is Negative Thinking? Negative thinking is a habit many of us have. It is easy to assume something will turn out badly. You find you are stuck in traffic and right away start picturing how the rest of your…
Loneliness – 6 Ways to Cope
The pandemic has shone a light on the fact that many of us feel lonely. It created more isolation, fed into our fears of being with others, and when the restrictions lifted, many people feel they have lost the few…
What to expect from couples counselling
When a couple reaches the point of needing counselling, a lot of emotions come up. Feelings of distrust, anger, resentment and fear are very common and can be very destructive if left to simmer. Taking that first step to seek…
Anxiety as mask mandate lifts in BC
Beginning today, British Columbians will no longer be required to wear masks in low-risk, indoor public spaces. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry acknowledged that for some people, wearing a mask will continue to wear them and some businesses may…
Finding the Right Counsellor
Making the decision to go to counselling is not an easy one. Whether it be for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or any other reason, reaching out is not always easy. But once you decide to take that step, what…
Support Group for People Living With Disabilities
Waypoint Counselling Network will be offering a monthly mental health support group for all current and future Waypoint clients who are living with a disability. This group is a free peer-driven support group facilitated by Taryn Smith, a Waypoint Registered Clinical Counsellor,…
Anxiety as Precautions Lift
After almost a year and a half dealing with Covid-19 and some of the most uncertain times we have seen, the end of the tunnel is fast approaching. With restrictions in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria planning to be lifted fully…
Tension in Kelowna During COVID
We are now into the second year of the pandemic in Kelowna. It has been a bumpy ride but we are finally beginning to turn the corner. Or are we? Recent data released by the BC Centre for Disease Control…
Navigating Anxiety During the Third Wave
Many of us have experienced the hardships of the Covid-19 pandemic all too well. While there is finally light at the end of the tunnel with the more vaccines being offered to more British Columbians, that same tunnel seems to…
The Epidemic of Loneliness During COVID-19
At Waypoint Counselling, we are noticing a definite increase in the number of people reaching out to us to get help with dealing with loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, it has become one of our top 3 issues…