Strategies for Perfectionism

Strategies for Perfectionism Helping someone with perfectionistic tendencies can involve various strategies that focus on shifting their mindset, reducing stress,... View Article

Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation is a trendy word these days. One of our therapist’s Spela defined emotional regulation as “everything from feeling... View Article

Menopause, Perimenopause, and Mental Health

At Alive Counselling in Kelowna, BC we love supporting women through perimenopause and menopause because it is so interconnected to... View Article

Things to Boost Your Mood

Most people (most of us!) would like to boost our moods. The good news is that we can boost our... View Article

Strategies for OCD Rituals

More and more we are seeing more people seeking counselling for OCD in Kelowna or online OCD therapy, as well,... View Article

The Benefits of Exercise for Your Mental Health

I recently was invited to speak on a panel with one of the largest Bank’s employees on the benefits of... View Article

Ways to connect with your child over the summer

Summer is around the corner! Maybe you are counting down the days and looking forward to a new rhythm for... View Article

How to Know if You Need Therapy?

One question I get a lot of (and have wondered myself!) is, How do you know if you need therapy?... View Article

How to Deal with the Loss of a Parent: Tips from a Grief Therapist:

Why losing a parent is different than any other type of loss. As therapists, we walk with people through all... View Article

What is Play Therapy?

As a mom of four, it is near and dear to my heart that we offer counselling for kids and... View Article

Top 3 Best of Kelowna 2024: Best Psychology Clinic

Thank you, Kelowna! We are so humbled and honoured to win back to back years in the Top 3 categories... View Article

How Does Self-Care Help with Depression?

Why Self-Care Can Help With Depression — Plus, 7 Science-Backed Activities to Try Alongside professional treatment, consistent self-care can help... View Article