In one way or another we have been touched by the pandemic. Whether it has been an experience of loss, change, adjustment or finding creativity and new interests, this collective experience has rocked and shifted every aspect of our wellness – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Here are a few ideas to ponder to stay...Read More
Dear Ask the Counsellor, I was doing so well for so long with my eating disorder recovery, but now I have gone back to using eating disorder behaviours. I can’t tell anyone that I am not doing well and need more support because I feel ashamed that I have relapsed. I know I need to...Read More
Dear Ask the Counsellor: With everything that has been going on recently I find myself feeling uptight and on edge most of the time. I have been yelling at my kids and my spouse lately and I generally feel like I am out of control. I know everyone is feeling out of sorts with the...Read More
Who am I? What is important to me? Where do I belong? All of these questions point to personal identity and have an impact on your mental wellness. Here are three areas that are valuable to reflect on when examining your identity: Roles Personal Values Social Connections Roles – The roles that we play...Read More
Being a Better Friend to Yourself Being a better friend to yourself sounds like an odd idea initially because we naturally imagine a friend as someone else, not a part of our mind. But there is value in the concept because we already know how to treat our friends well, with empathy that we neglect...Read More
Aspire Too’s Margarita Sysing, Registered Social Worker, was recently featured on TAYFFI Talks! to share her expertise on what parents and caregivers should watch out for when considering the impact on children’s mental health in the COVID-19 era. Tune in to hear from her own real world examples and gain practical tips to implement...Read More
It may seem and feel like a never ending battle to balance our mental wellness, especially since pandemic started. Some days we may feel like we are lost at sea in one massive storm experiencing intense or uncomfortable emotions, while other days we may feel calm and grounded. These unprecedented times have really put our...Read More
Dear Aspire Too, I’m a single parent of three kids ages 10, 16 and 19 years old. I have recently taken on more shifts as I am fearful of losing my job through the pandemic. I work outside of the home so I feel like trying to balance work and my personal/home life have been...Read More
Mom Truth: Guilt 14 months ago I became a mom to a beautiful baby girl who I fell madly in love with instantly. Since than I have been filled with many different complex emotions (shocker that love isn’t the only feeling), one of those feelings being guilt. I have learned in both my professional and...Read More
Dear Counsellor: When hit, I got laid off from my job and subsequently let go due to the company’s need to downsize. I had not been satisfied in my job for a long time and now, with my present circumstances, I think it’s time I see what else is out there for me. I am...Read More
Every month the associates at Aspire Too will answer your questions in our “Ask the Counsellors Feature“. Please submit your questions confidentially to [email protected] Dear Aspire Too, Recently I have been avoiding a close friend of mine. I just don’t seem to have the energy for her and the thought of spending time with her...Read More
Every month the associates at Aspire Too will answer your questions in our “Ask the Counsellors Feature“. Please submit your questions confidentially to [email protected] Dear Aspire Too, How do you get someone in to seek counselling who won’t go? They may have anxiety issues? Maybe it’s depression? Sincerely, Concerned About Someone I Know Dear Concerned...Read More
Every month the associates at Aspire Too will answer your questions in our “Ask the Counsellors Feature“. Please submit your questions confidentially to [email protected] Q: My boyfriend of one year and I recently got engaged and are planning to get married next summer. Some friends have told us that we should get premarital counselling before...Read More
Q: I have been in a relationship for two and a half years with my partner. He is currently having career challenges transitioning from his recent completion of graduate University studies. I am excelling right now and growing in all areas of my life however my relationship has hit a crossroads and is stagnant. Since...Read More
Q. I have a quick question that I’m hoping you can help me with. I am in the middle of making a potentially life changing career decision that will require me to go back to school and move from Saskatchewan, the only province I’ve ever lived in. I am trying to be practical and rational...Read More
We are a highly skilled and experienced team of counsellors who provide both brief and solution focused services, as well as longer term support for more complex circumstances, to a diverse population with varied life experiences. We are down-to-earth, sincere, and empathetic, and we will make you feel at ease upon first meeting. We provide an easy, relaxed, comfortable atmosphere where you will feel at home. Our goal is for you to learn meaningful and practical tools and skills that you can confidently apply to your life situation.