Online CBT Workshop Coming soon! Are you or someone you know struggling with negative thoughts and feelings that are affecting overall well-being? We are offering "Resetting Your Mind", a 60 minute online workshop on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to learn…
The start of the school year can be a stressful time for teachers. But did you know that teachers in BC under the BCTF contract have more access to mental health counselling? Through a recent ratified agreement, members of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…