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Friendship Rituals as Revolutionary Practice: Moving Beyond Relationship Hierarchy to Build Liberatory Communities
Here’s a question for you: Why do we fight harder for romantic relationships than we do for friendships? In my work, counselling in Vancouver and Port Moody with SDQTBIPOC+ clients, I keep witnessing the same heartbreak – friendships that have been lifelines through systemic harm, connections that matter deeply, yet when conflict arises, we gaslight […]
Building Community Through the Art of Slow Living
Community care and slow living challenge the hyper-individualistic, productivity-obsessed systems that drive burnout, anxiety, and disconnection. This article from Venturous Counselling in Vancouver and Port Moody explores how embracing slowness and collective care creates conditions for genuine healing, and why the art of slow living is a form of resistance. Venturous Counselling is a queer- […]
What is intimacy, anyway?
loneliness is increasingly recognized as a serious public health issue, affecting mental and physical health. While it might not be the number 1 complaint in every demographic or region, its impact is significant, and numerous studies have highlighted its prevalence and effects. We know that relationships are built on trust, respect and truly being seen – […]
The economy of burden and love
As February unfolds, conversations about love and relationships abound. However, this year, let’s pull back the curtain a bit further. What truly impacts our ability to love ourselves and connect with others? Here’s what we’ve been noticing within your community: Deconstructing the Notion of “Burden” The predominant concern we hear when we talk about finding […]
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: […]
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, […]
The Art of Saying No: Boundary Setting as Political Practice | Anti-Oppressive Therapy 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: Beyond “Boundaries 101”: A Justice Lens Through Vancouver BIPOC therapy, we examine how boundaries intersect with power and liberation, we […]
When Self-Care Isn’t Enough: Systems-Care in Practice | Anti-Oppressive Therapy 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: Beyond Bath Bombs and Bubble Tea Through Vancouver BIPOC therapy, we understand that the mainstream wellness industry, we understand that […]