Courage. The brave souls who book the appointment and invite another into their story are perhaps the most courageous people I’ve ever met. Brave conversations take a willingness to be deeply vulnerable. They take trust, even when in short supply. They require openness and equal parts vast discomfort. Brave space conversations require collaboration and joint curiosity. Together we fill the … Read More
Saying goodbye. Just a pet? No way. “Just” isn’t a word that should be att…
Saying goodbye. Just a pet? No way. “Just” isn’t a word that should be attached to a beloved member of your family, extension of your self or best friend. Our hearts break in two when we have to say goodbye, often made more complex when we are the ones making the decision. Grief knows no form, and is as real … Read More
Introductions. I’m Catherine. The counselling therapist and coach of “Momentum…
Introductions. I’m Catherine. The counselling therapist and coach of “Momentum”. Facts about me: 🗝I’m a mom. Not always a super mom. (But sometimes I am.) 🗝I’m Indigenous. Born to the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan in Duck Lake,SK – and now a citizen of Metis Nation of BC. 🗝My true annoyance includes people not knowing who (or what) the Metis people … Read More
Until. Here’s what I’ve learned in working for over 20 years in the helping pr…
Until. Here’s what I’ve learned in working for over 20 years in the helping profession (and through my own struggles): Until you deal with thing(s) that are holding you back, tethering you to old survival skills and behaviour that no longer benefits you, you will be held back from truly growing into your potential. Sure, you may be successful and … Read More
Questions The questions I get, every day: 1) what’s wrong with me? 2) when w…
Questions The questions I get, every day: 1) what’s wrong with me? 2) when will I stop being this way? 3) does that make sense? 4) why am I like this? 5) is there something wrong with me? Answers: 1) you are a human having a human experience, the full range of emotions and responses to this jagged life. 2) … Read More
Under water or on the rise? Sometimes I can’t tell the difference between feel…
Under water or on the rise? Sometimes I can’t tell the difference between feeling under water with workload, stress, self doubt and the feeling of coming up for air, cresting the high water mark, and rising above until that moment I realize, “I’m ok again”. That’s because the energy it takes to rise up, resist the default setting and fight … Read More