Waypoint Counselling Network now offers in-person counselling, in addition to appointments by phone or video. This is in response to BC's Restart Plan, released on May 6, 2020. Because of the collective action of all of us, BC has…
"A clinical counsellor on Vancouver Island says it's natural to feel anxious in light of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. But George Bielay with the Waypoint Counselling Network says the best way to overcome coronavirus-related anxiety is to…
Negative Thinking Leads to Anxiety and Depression Regardless of COVID-19, we typically have over 50,000 thoughts a day running through our minds... really. Imagine if most of those had a negative tone. Not fun, right? In fact, negative thinking are…
Yes, people are drinking more during the COVID-19 shut down. A recent CBC article reported BC has seen a 153% increase in the sales of hard liquor and a 144% rise in the sale of boxed wine during March. That's…
Waypoint Counselling Network is running a series on coping during COVID-19. These posts will focus on common challenges people are facing and offer some concrete tools to use. So, let's dive into the first one on our pets! Power of…
Many of us are feeling stress and anxiety with the current outbreak of COVID-19. People are worried about their health and the health of their friends and family, their schooling, employment and their personal finances. All of this is normal…
A google search for "Counsellors in Kelowna" will result in hundreds of websites. All of them will describe the therapist's approach and claim to have the right approach, the right connection. But how can you really know? Asking for a…
Counselling for anxiety can work very well. But while a google search in the Vancouver or anywhere in the Lower Mainland will result in a list of dozens of therapists, selecting the right counsellor is not easy. Having the right…
Help for Anxiety in Kelowna Counselling for anxiety can work very well. But while a google search in the Kelowna area will result in a list of dozens of therapists, selecting the right counsellor is not easy. Having the right…
Therapy Dog Vinnie Stress and anxiety during the holidays are very real. Amid all the cute photos and seasonal music, there are expectations and often painful memories that really make it hard for many of us to enjoy this time.…