Phil Reilander Phil Reilander

When Your Mind Won't Let Something Go

If you keep replaying a conversation, questioning a decision, or struggling to forgive yourself, simply telling yourself to stop thinking may not help. Learn why your mind returns to the same concerns and how understanding what feels unresolved can help you find a way forward.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Finding Your Way Through Life's Transitions

Life transitions can bring many emotions at once, from excitement and hope to grief and uncertainty. Explore how staying present and making space for difficult feelings can help you navigate change, endings, and new beginnings with greater self-compassion.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

How to Support Someone You Love Without Trying to Fix It

Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do for someone who is struggling is not to offer advice at all. Discover why slowing down, listening, holding space, and staying present can create a deeper sense of connection than trying to find the perfect solution.

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Phil Reilander Phil Reilander

How EMDR Helps When Your Nervous System Alarm Won't Turn Off

Why can you feel on edge even when nothing seems wrong? Sometimes, the nervous system continues responding to past experiences as though danger is still present. Explore how EMDR therapy may help process those experiences and change how they affect you today.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Congratulations, Phil, Our Newest Registered Clinical Counsellor

A meaningful milestone for Phil and the Moxie team! As he completes his Master's in Counselling Psychology and works towards RCC registration, discover the experiences, values, and therapeutic approaches that shape his work—and how he supports clients through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

How SAD Lamps Can Brighten Your Mood on Darker Days

Learn how SAD lamps and light therapy may help manage Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during the darker months. Explore common seasonal mood changes, what to look for when choosing a light therapy lamp, and how counselling can complement your approach to wellbeing.

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Phil Reilander Phil Reilander

Strong on the Outside, Struggling Inside: Men’s Mental Health

You can be getting through work and everyday responsibilities while still feeling like something is off. Explore what men’s counselling is really like, how to get started without having all the answers, and how support can help you make sense of what’s been happening.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Is Online Counselling as Effective as In-Person Therapy?

Wondering whether online counselling can offer the same support as meeting a therapist in person? Discover the benefits of virtual therapy, what research suggests about its effectiveness, and how to decide which format feels right for your mental health and everyday life.

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Sarah Tilley Sarah Tilley

10 Surprising Benefits of IFS Therapy

Discover 10 potential benefits of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, from managing stress and understanding your inner critic to improving relationships and building self-trust. Learn how this compassionate approach can help you understand your inner parts and develop a kinder relationship with yourself.

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Sarah Tilley Sarah Tilley

Understanding Suicidal Thoughts and How Therapy Can Help

When emotional pain feels overwhelming, finding support can be difficult. Discover how therapy, safety planning, and approaches like IFS and DBT can help people navigate intense emotions, develop safer coping strategies, and find support through difficult moments.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Why Negative Emotions Matter: Messages Behind the Feelings

Anger, sadness, and anxiety can offer clues about your needs, values, and boundaries. Learn how to understand negative emotions, move beyond avoidance, and use simple reflection questions to build emotional awareness and explore support through trauma-informed counselling.

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Phil Reilander Phil Reilander

Finding Balance This Fall With Therapy for Stress and Burnout

Feeling stressed, burned out, or low on energy as fall approaches? Discover how therapy can help you manage seasonal stress, navigate life’s demands, and build supportive routines for your well-being. Explore practical strategies and counselling options in Duncan and online across BC.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Finding Your Way Through Ambiguity When Life Feels Unclear

When one part of you wants change and another wants to stay safe, uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Explore how therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help you understand conflicting emotions, approach yourself with compassion, and navigate life’s unanswered questions.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Understanding the Signs of Anxiety and How Therapy can Help

Anxiety doesn't always look like worry. It can show up in your body, thoughts, emotions, and everyday habits. Learn how to recognize these signs, understand what may contribute to anxiety, and explore supportive approaches to managing it, from therapy to everyday coping strategies.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Sunshine and Self-Care: Mental Health Tips for Summer

Longer days and summer plans don't always mean feeling your best. From social pressure to disrupted routines, summer can affect mental health in unexpected ways. Explore simple, compassionate ways to stay grounded, honour your needs, and enjoy the season at your own pace.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Breaking the Stigma: Why Seeking Therapy for Depression is Important

Learn how therapy for depression can help you understand your emotions, develop coping strategies, and navigate everyday challenges. Explore the benefits of counselling, discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy works, and understand why seeking support is a meaningful step toward well-being.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

What to Expect in an IFS Therapy Session: A Beginner’s Guide

Starting IFS therapy can feel unfamiliar when you don't know what to expect. Explore how Internal Family Systems sessions help you understand your inner parts, approach difficult emotions with compassion, and work toward greater self-awareness. Discover what happens during sessions and whether IFS may suit your needs.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

How Trauma Impacts Mental Health and What You Can Do to Heal

Trauma can affect more than memories—it may influence your emotions, relationships, and sense of safety. Learn to recognize how trauma can affect mental health and discover supportive ways to begin healing, from trauma-informed therapy to self-compassion and practical everyday strategies.

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