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…
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…
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…
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…
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…