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Trauma-focused Therapy | EMDR | Mind & Body Healing

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Rising Tides.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Rising Tides. 🍂🧡

Today we're feeling grateful for the people who make up our community - our clients, our team, our partners, and all of the people who trust us to be part of their lives.

However you're spending the long weekend, we hope there's something in it that feels good to you; hopefully some good food, good company, a little rest, some fresh air, or simply a quiet moment to yourself!

From our team to you, Happy Thanksgiving. 🍁

“I just haven’t been feeling like myself.” Someti

“I just haven’t been feeling like myself.”

Sometimes that’s the first sign we notice. Changes in sleep, mood, stress or energy can be difficult to make sense of, especially when we’re busy getting through the day.

In her latest article, our counselling intern Allison Mckenna, explores common mental health symptoms, ways to track what you’re noticing, and when it may be time to reach out for professional support.

You don’t have to wait until you’re at a breaking point to ask for help. 🧡

Read “Mental Health Symptoms: When to Seek Professional Support”. The link in the first comment.

We all have mental health. Not just those who are

We all have mental health. Not just those who are struggling or living with a mental illness. 🧡

We tend to only focus on mental health when it’s already strained. But just like physical health, our mental health needs continuous attention and care. And mental health and physical health are closely connected.

We are more likely to recognize the importance of rest when we’re physically exhausted. But it often seems much more difficult to give ourselves permission to slow down when we’re emotionally exhausted.

Caring for our mental health might mean getting more rest, reconnecting with people, setting boundaries, asking for help or recognizing that something in our lives needs to change.

Mental health isn't simply the absence of mental illness. It's part of our overall health, and it deserves care long before we reach a breaking point.

October 10 | World Mental Health Day 🧡

Thinking about counselling but not sure where to s

Thinking about counselling but not sure where to start? 🧡

We know that finding the right therapist can take a little figuring out. That's why we've been working to make the process easier, with more ways to explore your options and find someone who may be a good fit.

Whether you prefer to book independently, have us help you find a match, or simply pick up the phone and ask a few questions, we're happy to help.

And we're not stopping there! We're also working on something new with Therapy Dock. More on that to come soon. 😊

🌿 Explore your options at risingtidesnb.com. Link in first comment.

𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗗𝗛𝗗 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, which gives us an

𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗗𝗛𝗗 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, which gives us an opportunity to think more broadly about neurodivergence and how our services can better respond to different ways of thinking, communicating and processing.

In therapy, that sometimes means looking at the therapy experience itself.

Traditional therapy doesn't always work equally well for everyone. Sitting face-to-face, answering broad questions, identifying emotions quickly, staying still for an hour, or remembering what was discussed between sessions may feel natural for one person and create barriers for another.

Therapists want to adapt to their clients' needs, and clients want to feel seen and understood. Sometimes relatively small changes in communication, pacing, structure or environment can make therapy more accessible.

People shouldn't have to adapt to therapy. Therapy should adapt to the person.🧡

We've written more about neurodivergence and the therapy experience in our Mental Health Library. Link in the first comment.

🌿 Looking for affordable counselling? Allison's a

🌿 Looking for affordable counselling?

Allison's appointment times are filling up, but there's still an opportunity to work with her!

Allison is completing her counselling internship with Rising Tides until April 2027, and while that might sound like a short time, a lot of meaningful work can happen over several months.

Whether you're hoping to work through something specific, develop some new coping strategies, or simply have a space to talk things through, Allison offers lower-cost counselling for youth and adults.

If you've been thinking about starting counselling, this might be a great opportunity. 🧡

Learn more about Allison and book online at: https://risingtidesnb.com/allison-mckenna or contact us directly by phone or email!

A counselling session might last an hour every wee

A counselling session might last an hour every week or so. But the rest of our week happens in workplaces, homes, relationships and communities.🧡

And that is where we are most likely to experience demands, connection, belonging, conflict, support and recovery that impacts our every day life.

If we want to have a good understanding of what impacts our mental health, we also need to consider our surroundings:

🌿 Where do you feel safe enough to speak?
🌿 What makes it easier for you to ask for support when help is needed?
🌿 Where can you struggle and still feel supported?

These aren’t questions only to be asked in therapy. They are workplace, relationship and community questions too.

Tired…yet somehow also wide awake? 😴⚡ You know th

Tired…yet somehow also wide awake? 😴⚡

You know the feeling: your body is exhausted, but the minute your head hits the pillow, your brain seems to have other plans.

When we're stressed, overwhelmed, or running on high alert, being physically tired doesn't always mean our nervous system is ready to settle into sleep.

Our counselling intern, Allison, has put together some practical suggestions for those tired but wired nights.

We believe deeply in the value of therapy to provi

We believe deeply in the value of therapy to provide a safe place to be heard, understood and supported.

But even the best therapy doesn’t heal everything in isolation.

People may return to workplaces where they may or may not feel psychologically safe. Their relationships may be supportive, strained or complicated. Sometimes there are financial pressures, caregiving responsibilities or other community expectations that can either make support accessible or create additional barriers.

Individuals do carry personal responsibility for their healing. However, good mental health care also considers both the person and the environments surrounding them.

Throughout October, we’ll be exploring mental health beyond the therapy room, including psychological safety, early support and the role workplaces and communities can play.

Because mental health is personal, but it's not just an individual issue.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁? It's

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁?

It's an interesting question because therapists and clients don't always prioritize the same things.

As therapists, we can get very focused on credentials, modalities and advanced training. Those things matter, particularly when someone needs specialized treatment, but they aren't always what makes therapy click.

Clients are also choosing a person. Someone who feels like a good fit for their personality, needs and preferences.

Research consistently finds that the therapeutic alliance - the collaborative relationship between therapist and client - is associated with positive therapy outcomes.

Finding a therapist isn't just about identifying the person who looks objectively “best” on paper. It's about finding someone with the right background who also feels like someone you could actually sit across from and talk to.

And we know that's a lot to figure out from a photo and a therapist bio.

In fact, we think therapist matching matters enough that we've been quietly working on an entirely new way to make it easier. Therapy Dock is still in development and we'll have more to share on that when it's full ready. 👀

In the meantime, we've already made it easier to explore your options. Visit our dedicated Therapy Matching page (link in first comment) to learn more about what to consider when looking for a therapist or ask us to help match you with your best fit.

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconci

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡

Today, we honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, and the ongoing work of truth and reconciliation.

Our office will be closed today to allow time for reflection and learning. Some therapists may choose to keep previously scheduled appointments, so please connect directly with your therapist if you are unsure about your appointment.

We often assume that if someone needs help, they w

We often assume that if someone needs help, they will tell us.

But asking for help requires vulnerability, energy and confidence that the response will be supportive.

People may stay quiet because they:

🧡 Feel ashamed of what they’re experiencing

🧡 Worry about being a burden

🧡 Fear being judged, dismissed or treated differently

🧡 Believe they should be able to handle everything themselves

🧡 Don’t know how to explain what is happening or what kind of help they need

🧡 Have reached out before and didn’t feel heard

Not asking for help doesn’t necessarily mean someone is coping well. It may mean that asking feels like one more difficult thing they have to do.

We can make it easier by checking in, listening without immediately trying to fix things, offering specific support and responding with care when someone does begin to open up.

Support often starts by making it safer to say, “I’m not okay.”

We’re back up and running!! It's come to our att

We’re back up and running!!

It's come to our attention that our phone line is not working! We're not too sure how long it will be before the issue is resolved but if you are trying to reach us - an email message would be best for now! You can message us at hello@risingtidesnb.com.

Why now? It’s a question first responders may ask

Why now?

It’s a question first responders may ask when trauma symptoms appear after years, or even decades, of managing the demands of the job.

They may never have missed a shift. They may have attended countless difficult calls and always found a way to keep going.

Compartmentalizing can be an adaptive and essential skill. But the experiences placed into those compartments may still have an impact.

Sometimes another call, a personal loss, a workplace change or the cumulative weight of repeated exposure can make it harder to keep everything contained.

And the strategies that helped them function for years can no longer carry everything their system has been managing.

Learn more about our specialized First Responder Trauma Therapy on our website. Link in bio.

When someone feels judged, they're likely to defen

When someone feels judged, they're likely to defend themselves.

When someone feels heard, they're more likely to reflect.

That's why the goal of a difficult conversation isn't simply to persuade, it's to create enough trust that the conversation can continue.

Difficult conversations are rarely easy, but they don't have to damage the relationship.

If you're navigating a sensitive conversation with someone you care about, we've shared some practical strategies in our Mental Health Library to help you approach it with curiosity, compassion, and confidence.

Read the full article here: https://risingtidesnb.com/how-to-raise-a-concern-without-damaging-the-relationship/

This weekend, our friends at the Suicide Preventio

This weekend, our friends at the Suicide Prevention Committee are hosting their annual "Stomp Out Stigma" Walk and Wellness Fair.

Join this community event on Saturday, September 26 at HMCS Brunswicker for an afternoon of connection, conversation and support. The wellness fair begins at 11:30 am, followed by the walk/run on Harbour Passage at 1:00 pm. There will also be a BBQ, games, prizes, face painting and guest speaker Nick Blagden.

(Nick was our guest on an earlier episode of our Talking to Trauma podcast, where he joined us to talk about mental health and his own experiences. You can listen to that conversation here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892191/episodes/11907402

Suicide prevention belongs to all of us. Events like this help reduce stigma, make conversations about mental health more visible and remind people that support is available.

Registration is $20, with children under 10 participating free. See the poster and QR code for registration details.

If you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone you know, call or text 9-8-8 in Canada at any time. Call 9-1-1 if there is immediate danger.

Compartmentalizing, staying busy, pushing through

Compartmentalizing, staying busy, pushing through and setting difficult emotions aside can all be adaptive.

Sometimes these strategies are exactly what allow us to function during a difficult time in our lives. But a coping strategy that once protected us may eventually stop working or begin creating difficulties of its own.

Sometimes you need a different kind of support: one that helps you understand and process what happened rather than continuing to carry it.

You're exhausted. You've been looking forward to b

You're exhausted. You've been looking forward to bed all day. And then… you're wide awake. 😩

Why can sleep feel so difficult when your body is clearly tired?

Our counselling intern, Allison Mckenna, has been digging into the relationship between stress, our bodies, and sleep and has put together a new resource for the Rising Tides Mental Health Library.

Why Can't I Sleep When I'm Exhausted? 🥱

📖 Read the full article in our Mental Health Library: https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/cbab62102d5

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Today, we wanted to give a shoutout to the unoffic

Today, we wanted to give a shoutout to the unofficial Rising Tides Social Media Response Department: Our Moms. 🧡

They don't work here. They're not on our payroll. And they've never attended a staff meeting...and yet, they are among our most reliable social media supporters!! 😂

New post on the socials? Immediately liked ✅
A new Rising Tides announcement? Quickly shared ✅
Posts about their kid? Always Loved & Shared ✅ ✅

Behind many members of the Rising Tides team is a mom (and other family members!) enthusiastically making sure their entire social media network knows what we're up to. And we appreciate all those likes and shares so very much!! 😍

So today we're giving some recognition to the Rising Tides Moms - our unofficial Booster Club - a highly committed, completely volunteer social media response team.🧡

We're not going to name names - but hopefully you know who you are! 😉 Thank you for your amazing support of your favourite therapists and our entire Rising Tides team!

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