Coping With Holiday Stress: Tips From a Therapist
The holidays can bring joy, stress, and everything in between. In this gentle, therapist-informed guide, Nimble Counsellor Anna MacGillivray offers practical, body-aware strategies to help you stay grounded through seasonal overwhelm. From boundaries to rest to nervous-system support, these tips can help you move through the holidays with more steadiness and compassion.
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.
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.