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Rooted Reflections: The Calming Tree Counselling Blog
Real talk, insights, and a little inspiration.
Insights from the counselling and psychotherapy team at Calming Tree in Kitchener-Waterloo. Practical, compassionate writing on anxiety, grief, parenting, relationships, and starting therapy.
We offer children's, teen and youth, individual, and relationship counselling, in person in Kitchener and virtually across Ontario.
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Beyond the Ideal: Real-Life Strategies for Managing Maternity Leave Expectations
Our expectations and hopes do not always turn out to be our reality. This has been the case for both of my maternity leaves. In this blog, I hope to focus on the importance of modifying the expectations that we have of ourselves and how we can cope when things are not what we anticipated.
Unveiling the Truth-Discovering Your Mentor Isn't Who You Thought They Were
Mentors play a crucial role in our professional development, offering guidance and inspiration as we navigate our careers. They are seasoned individuals whom we admire, respect, and seek to emulate. However, what happens when we discover that our mentor isn't quite the person we believed them to be?
Embracing Self-Compassion: A Guide from a Psychotherapist's Perspective
Welcome to a journey towards self-compassion, a vital practice often overlooked in our busy lives. As a psychotherapist, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of treating ourselves with the same kindness we readily offer to others.
