The truth about ‘falling behind’
The idea that we are falling behind because we’ve reached a certain age and haven’t yet to build a career, or a family, or bought a house, or we’re not emotionally at a place where we are told we are supposed to be, is a very consistent experience. So consistent, that it shows up across […]
Are you afraid of creativity?
So many of the folx we work with have this amazing capacity for creativity – whether that’s in writing, drawing, dancing, building systems, coming up with clever ways to survive, programs, problem-solving… This amazing level of soul nourishing creativity that is just yearning to be realized. But there is also this fear that accompanies the […]
Finding the therapy that works for you
No one knows your wellness All too often we think of specific goals we want to accomplish in the new year – things we think will make us happy, milestones we think will finally ease us into contentment, accomplishments we think will finally make us feel like we’re enough. In the pursuit of happiness, contentment, […]
Embracing Community Care in the Art of Slow Living
Spring is well in season! During this time, a lot of us feel a natural urge to declutter and clean our physical spaces, ushering in a fresh start. But what about the clutter in our minds? In this season of renewal, let’s extend the spirit of spring cleaning beyond our living spaces and into our […]
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 – […]
So, you know how people say you should “just be yourself”? We both know it’s not that simple, right?
It’s a common assumption: that to be truly healing, you need to be truly authentic, and authentic means to be openly and completely oneself. So many embrace the idea that this kind of authenticity is the key to unlocking our healing. Especially if you’ve been through some stuff, figuring out which parts of yourself to […]
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 […]
Decolonizing Time: Cultural Perspectives on Healing Timelines | Anti-Oppressive Therapy Vancouver
As providers of BIPOC 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: Colonial Time vs. Cultural Time Through anti-oppressive counselling in Vancouver, we understand how […]