Starting therapy can feel like standing at the edge of something unfamiliar. You might be curious. You might be nervous. You might even be wondering if you’ll say the “right” things. If you’re considering therapy for the first time, here’s a gentle walkthrough of what the process often looks like, and what you can expect when you begin. Before Therapy: A Free Consultation (aka the Vibe Check) Before committing to sessions, you’re invited to a free 15-minute consultation. Thin

You don’t need company to enjoy your life. What you need is to give yourself permission to enjoy deeper self-connection. Spending time alone in public can feel uncomfortable at first, and maybe even intimidating. You might be insecure about what others may think or say. You may even be embarrassed. "What if people think I don't have any friends?" "This feels pathetic; everyone else is here with their crew and their partners." "I can't just go to a restaurant and reserve a tab

(A gentle reminder to be your own bestie) Can we be honest for a second? Most of us are way harder on ourselves than we would ever be on someone we love. We replay awkward conversations. We criticize our bodies. We shame ourselves for resting. We expect perfection… and then feel disappointed when we don’t meet it. But if your best friend came to you feeling defeated, would you say, “Wow. You really messed that up.” Of course not. You’d probably say something like, “That makes

Self-care has become trendy. Glorifying bubble baths and spa days, but real self-care is much deeper. It’s layered. It’s intentional. And it changes depending on what season of life you’re in. At All Season Wellness, we view self-care through four essential stages: Regulatory Self-Care Preventive Self-Care Reactive Self-Care Restorative Self-Care Understanding these stages can help you identify where you are and what kind of support you might need. 1. Regulatory Self-Care Dai

At All Season Wellness, we believe in honouring wellness through every season — the closeted season, the questioning season, and the pride season. To truly support LGBTQIA+ individuals, we have to talk about something that deeply impacts mental health: minority stress . What Is Minority Stress? Minority stress describes the chronic stress experienced by people from marginalized groups due to prejudice, discrimination, stigma, and microaggressions. For 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals,

Blood is thicker than water, But that doesn't mean you have to stab me to prove that. Are you going to let me bleed to my death in order for me to see that? A comforting cradle today, Then a trigger that pushes me away Sweet words spoken while I'm asleep But deep inside your blood boils in a fiery heat Don't live for me, but don't live for yourself, Spread your wings baby girl, but always remember I own one of them You're nothing until I can see your worth When will that be?

Lies or tainted truths? What if I just can’t see the me That is seen by you? Does that make me a fraud? Or is one of us confused? Whatever it may be, I’m entitled to my truth Have you ever thought, truth may not be black and white? What if it is grey? and subjected to sight? What if our lenses are clouded by bias? Predetermined ideas we’ve conceived of others What if I don’t know? Have you ever thought of that? Please, no more trials - You’re pushing me away