5 Practical Techniques to Calm Anxiety Before a Big Event
Big events can bring big nerves — racing thoughts, a tight chest, and the urge to bail at the last minute. This guide walks you through five practical, body-based techniques to calm anxiety before a wedding, work event, or social gathering, so you can feel more grounded and capable (even if you’re still a little nervous).
Somatic Experiencing and Addiction: Healing the Nervous System in Recovery
Addiction is often misunderstood as a battle of willpower, but Somatic Experiencing® shows us that many addictive patterns begin in the nervous system’s attempts to survive overwhelming stress, pain, or disconnection. In this compassionate exploration, Nimble Counselling founder Anna MacGillivray, RCC, explains how body-based healing can help people in Vancouver and across B.C. find safety, regulation, and genuine relief from compulsive cycles. This gentle, trauma-informed approach invites us to understand addiction not as a flaw, but as a survival strategy that can be unwound with support.
Embracing Mindfulness in Vancouver’s Winter Months
Registered Clinical Counsellor Shawna Dash explores mindfulness practices to stay grounded during Vancouver’s winter months. Breathe, listen, and reconnect.