The ground required to grow
What is the ground on which you stand? And I mean that both literally and metaphorically. Have you ever paused to take in, to really feel how steady, strong and supportive the literal ground is? That we can rely on it to be there and count on it to hold us up? That it takes tremendous […]
Guide to rest, wellness and resistance
In the rhythm of nature, winter beckons us to slow down, to embrace the quiet and restorative embrace of longer nights. Animals hibernate, landscapes rest under blankets of snow, and the world seems to hold its breath in serene stillness. Yet, within the human sphere, rest often becomes a battleground of guilt, shame, and societal […]
Reflecting on belongingness
While our very inner beings reach out for connection wherever we can – chatting up strangers on the street or chasing the cat around, bidding for snuggles (is that just me?) – we often neglect the fundamental part of ourselves that connect us with us. The part of ourselves that understands who we are and […]
The Connectivity of Self-Forgiveness
One of the biggest lies western culture tells us is that retribution and other-defined worthiness are the keys to connection, that if you respond to blame and shame with penance that others will find you to be deserving of love. It shows up in our parenting, in our schools, in our criminal legal system, etc… […]
Breaking Barriers to Emotional Wellness: Navigating Counselling in Vancouver
Welcome to Vancouver, a city known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant urban lifestyle. But behind the picturesque facade, many individuals struggle with their emotional well-being and face barriers to accessing the support they need. In this article, we will explore how counseling can help break those barriers, providing a lifeline for individuals seeking […]
Play Without Permission: SDQTBIPOC+ Centered Therapy in Vancouver
We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing therapy in Vancouver, we acknowledge that play has existed in Indigenous communities worldwide long before clinical approaches were developed. We’re committed to moving beyond acknowledgment into active accountability. This post is part of our “Therapy Beyond Walls” […]
Community Care & Anti-Oppressive Therapy in Vancouver: Beyond Individual Self-Care
As spring unfolds, many of us feel called to declutter not just our physical spaces, but our mental and emotional landscapes as well. At Venturous Counselling, we understand that true healing extends beyond individual self-care—it’s about fostering community well-being through anti-oppressive therapy and collective care practices. In This Article: Beyond Candles and Bubble Baths: A […]
Plot Twist: The Opposite of Anxiety Isn’t Certainty – It’s Play! | Anxiety Therapy in Vancouver
We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing therapy services in so-called Vancouver, we’re committed to moving beyond acknowledgment into active accountability. In This Guide: The Myth of Certainty Let’s talk about the ultimate plot twist we’ve found out from offering anxiety therapy in Vancouver: […]
The Language of the Body: Decoding Trauma Responses Through an Anti-Colonial Lens
We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing therapy services in so-called Vancouver, we’re committed to moving beyond acknowledgment into active accountability. In This Guide: Body Wisdom & Colonial Disruption Our bodies speak a language older than words. Long before colonial systems tried to convince […]
Understanding Intersectional Healing
We create this content from the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, and Squamish Nations. As settlers providing therapy services in so-called Vancouver, we’re committed to moving beyond acknowledgment into active accountability. When we talk about intersectional healing, we’re talking about something bigger than individual wellness – we’re talking about how our different identities, experiences, […]