I know what it feels like to hit this, head on. The “I’m so exhausted I don’t know even know where to fall feeling”. And then you look around and realize you don’t even have the luxury of falling anyhow. There’s a business to run, a job to do, people who have you on the “help” list, kids to drive … Read More
They keep coming back
Think a session sounds great but…it’s too expensive, too unknown, too luxurious, too embarrassing, too selfish, too scary, too much time? Well, that’s your call, but just ask my clients and you’ll get the truth 👍 Is a few hours and a small investment (that pays back immediately) that much, really? I’m not that scary…in fact some people keep coming … Read More
What makes your heart beat?
Maybe you had a goal. Had a plan. Had motivation. And maybe it’s gone flat. Maybe you wish you had a direction. A goal. A vision. A compass. Maybe you have a clear objective. A map. A deadline. But you can’t get mobilized around it anymore. Things are piling up and your focus is blurred. Coaching can help. In just … Read More
Be still.
Today I participated in the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association’s Indigenous Sharing Circle. As a member, and an Indigenous practitioner, I felt drawn to the gathering and found myself arriving to it with some mixed emotion and anxiety. Things have taken a less than desirable turn for our nation in the last week as we face the variant head on. … Read More
Coping Strategies?
I will be right here, hanging on for dear life. Hanging on the knife edge most days and trying to just keep on going. Carrying on, carrying on. Anybody know what I mean? I’ve got about a 1000 coping strategies. A whole bunch of real shitty experiences that have made me “strong”. But I’m not real interested in radical positivity … Read More
Counselling vs Coaching. What’s the difference?
I offer both counselling and coaching services. Both help you to move forward, overcome obstacles and achieve your personal or professional goals. So what’s the difference? In short coaching helps you set and achieve goals while counselling helps you recognize and solve your problems in life. As a coach I’m focused on your potential while as a counsellor I’m focused … Read More
Grief is the next “vulnerability”
I was sent this remarkable excerpt on grief. Grief, I believe, is the next “vulnerability”. In order to move forward, to learn and to grow we must be willing to hold and explore not only our grief but that of others. Maybe the most difficult is recognizing our role in grief, and how our actions may have caused the experience … Read More
I’m Catherine.
I’m Catherine. Living a complex human existence. Just. Like. You. I have days where I hit it out of the park. Living my best advice and basking in self care and self awareness. Doing yoga and meditating. Eating greens and journaling. Looking like this image. And some (many…) days I don’t get out of my exercise clothes. That don’t get … Read More
Grief Time
“So exactly how long is this grief thing going to take me?” I ask my therapist. There’s a pause. And then “How long do you think it will take you, Catherine?” Dam. A fu$&ing question to answer a question. Classic. Well positioned. And I should know because I am both a patient and a therapist. Note to self: that’s a … Read More
I see you
I see you. I see you, single parent with two jobs and night school. Making the rent and lunches. Neither without stress. I see you, business owner, with long hours and endless emails. Making the decision to sink more or stay afloat. I see you, facing the tough decision between making the overtime or making the game. No win situations … Read More