Two Ways I’ve Seen Trauma Stored in the Body (and How EMDR Can Help)

EMDR and OEI Therapy, Counselling, Mental Health, ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness, Langley BC

Two Ways I’ve Seen Trauma Stored in the Body (and How EMDR Can Help) If you’ve ever thought, “I should be over this by now,” or “Why does my body …

Why I Don’t Recommend Using AI for Therapy

AI Not For Counselling, ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness, Langley BC

After many years of doing this work, I still get asked “what is play therapy?” There are many different methods of play therapy but in general play therapy provides a space for children and youth to process the many challenges life throws their way by engaging in various forms of play. Play is a form of communication

Your Body Knows: A Body-First Approach to Mental Health

Yoga, Mental Health, Rooted Movement & Embodiment, ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness, Langley BC

After many years of doing this work, I still get asked “what is play therapy?” There are many different methods of play therapy but in general play therapy provides a space for children and youth to process the many challenges life throws their way by engaging in various forms of play. Play is a form of communication

What Is Play Therapy?

Kids blocks spelling out PLAY

After many years of doing this work, I still get asked “what is play therapy?” There are many different methods of play therapy but in general play therapy provides a space for children and youth to process the many challenges life throws their way by engaging in various forms of play. Play is a form of communication

Low Cost Counselling Program

Reduced cost image, low cost counselling, ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness, Langley BC

r over twenty years I have specialized in the psychology of sexual violence, from research and teaching, writing books on the subject, to counselling survivors. When I tell people what I do, I often get a response like, ‘oh, that must be very difficult and upsetting work’…

Breath of Fresh Air

woman on mountain image, ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness, Langley BC

New Years message from Lindsay Faas, owner/director of ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness and Rooted Yoga Studio in Langley/Surrey B.C.

Self-Confidence and performance anxiety for elite athletes

Track Athletes running out of starting blocks, mental health, physical health, ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness, Langley BC

r over twenty years I have specialized in the psychology of sexual violence, from research and teaching, writing books on the subject, to counselling survivors. When I tell people what I do, I often get a response like, ‘oh, that must be very difficult and upsetting work’…

Counselling for sexual abuse and sexual trauma doesn’t need to be scary.

Trauma puzzle piece image, trauma counselling and therapy, ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness, Langley BC

r over twenty years I have specialized in the psychology of sexual violence, from research and teaching, writing books on the subject, to counselling survivors. When I tell people what I do, I often get a response like, ‘oh, that must be very difficult and upsetting work’…