Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Bright Light for Darker Days: How SAD Lamps Can Support Your Mood

As the days grow shorter, it’s common to feel a dip in mood and motivation. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a real and treatable form of depression linked to reduced daylight. Light therapy lamps, often called SAD lamps, can help reset your internal clock and lift your energy. Learn what research says, how to choose a lamp that’s right for you, and why counselling support can make a difference during the darker months.

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Phil Reilander Phil Reilander

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

Many men feel pressure to stay strong even when life feels overwhelming. Counselling offers space to unpack stress, anxiety, or burnout and reconnect with what truly matters. At Moxie Health & Wellness in Duncan, BC, we provide compassionate, practical therapy for men—both in person and online across British Columbia.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Is Online Counselling as Effective as In-Person Therapy?

Online counselling, also called telehealth or virtual therapy, has been shown to be just as effective as in-person sessions for many mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. Learn how approaches like CBT, IFS, somatic therapy, and even EMDR adapt beautifully to the online space—and how you can set yourself up for success in your own virtual sessions.

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Sarah Tilley Sarah Tilley

10 Surprising Benefits of IFS Therapy and Counselling

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy goes beyond symptom relief. From easing anxiety and depression to softening perfectionism, healing trauma, and building self-trust, discover 10 surprising ways counselling can help you feel more grounded and whole.

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Sarah Tilley Sarah Tilley

Understanding Suicidality: Signs, Safety Planning & Therapy

Suicidal ideation, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation can feel overwhelming—but support is available. Learn to recognize warning signs, create a safety plan, access crisis resources, and explore how therapy can help restore hope and build resilience.

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Sarah Montes Sarah Montes

Why Negative Emotions Matter: Messages Behind the Feelings

Negative emotions like anger, sadness, and anxiety aren’t problems to get rid of—they’re messages to be heard. These feelings can reveal where your boundaries are being crossed, where you’re out of alignment with your values, or where healing is needed. Instead of pushing emotions away, learn how to get curious about what they’re trying to tell you—and how counselling can help you listen with compassion.

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