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.
Social Media and the State of Social Isolation (Social Isolation in the Age of Information)
In this piece from the Social Isolation in the Digital Age series, Vancouver-based counsellor Alex Henderson explores how social media has transformed the way we connect — and how it can leave us feeling more distant than ever. Through a mental health lens, Alex examines why platforms that promise community often deepen loneliness, and how we can begin to engage with them more consciously. The article invites readers to reflect on their digital habits, recognize the emotional cost of constant connectivity, and rediscover the value of real, human presence in an online world.
Hospitality and Mental Health: Understanding the Service Industry's Unique Challenges
Hospitality is fast-paced, demanding, and often emotionally draining—but support is possible. In this blog, counsellor (and former hospitality worker) Alex Henderson explores the unique mental health challenges of the service industry. From burnout and emotional exhaustion to addiction and anxiety, we break down the impact of hospitality work and offer tools for resilience, self-care, and emotional regulation. Whether you're working in Vancouver's restaurant scene or in a resort town like Whistler or Squamish, therapy can help you stay grounded. Learn how counselling—online across BC or in person in downtown Vancouver—can support hospitality workers in building sustainable, balanced lives.