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
Breath of Fresh Air
New Years message from Lindsay Faas, owner/director of ThriveLife Counselling & Wellness and Rooted Yoga Studio in Langley/Surrey B.C.
A Holistic and Multi-Professional approach to Women’s Physical and Emotional Health
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’…
Mindful Eating
One exercise I am fond of is mindful eating. Many of us experience episodes of “mindless” eating, wherein we find ourselves finishing a plate of food without paying much attention to the flavours…
Small things, BIG impact: ThriveLife’s Story of Transformation
Small things, BIG ThriveLife’s story of Transformation Impact Have you ever felt too small to make a difference? I am grateful that I have had a number of mentor-like people …
Book Review: The Invisible String
“The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst Whether you are a preschool or elementary school teacher, a parent, or a bereavement counsellor “The Invisible String” is a heartwarming book for adults …
5 Simple Steps for Choosing the Right Therapist
Where do you even start when looking for a therapist or more specifically, a trauma therapist? The difficulties of this…
What is Self-Compassion Anyway?
Where do you even start when looking for a therapist or more specifically, a trauma therapist? The difficulties of this…
Neurofeedback, What is it?
Neurofeedback is a computer system that “talks” to your brain and asks it if it’s being efficient. Through sensitive wires, your brain sends…
Weathering the Winter:
5 tips for your mental health
Whether or not you technically meet the criteria for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), aform of Depression that rears its head during the winter months, it is common for people’smental health …