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SUPPORTING professional helpers

BEING A PROFESSIONAL HELPER, IT'S COMPLICATED

You're a professional charged with helping, treating, caring for, or protecting others. Whether you're military, fire fighter, police officer, probation or parole officer, correctional officers, doctor, nurse, PSW, pastor, chaplain, reverend, teacher, principal, superintendent, trustee, social worker, case worker, child protection worker, lawyer, or another helping professional, you spend your days in service to others. Your role is essential, your work is meaningful, but you've noticed it's leaving you feeling drained, exhausted, disengaged, disconnected, cynical, burned out, or even angry.


You're still performing the job and making a difference, but the emotional and physical strain is becoming overwhelming. Perhaps you may have noticed:


    Sleep disturbances: Lying awake, your mind racing as you replay the day’s challenges.

    Physical symptoms: Chronic pain, headaches, or even numbness as stress manifests in your body.

    Unhealthy coping mechanisms: Using substances like alcohol to escape the weight of your responsibilities.

    Difficulty setting boundaries: Struggling to say “no” or express your needs, even when you're stretched too thin.


Or perhaps, you feel like Jonah - the job has swallowed you up whole. At the end of the day, it feels impossible to fully disconnect. Your mind stays with your clients, patients, students, or colleagues long after the workday ends. Do you find yourself comparing yourself to peers who seem to be able to "handle it better". Perhaps you find yourself volleying the same thoughts over and over. Your internal dialogue alternates between: 


1) Asking how much longer you can keep going at this pace?

2) Saying they need me, so I have to maintain this pace!


 Would you like to stop this internal debate? Would you like to regain a sense of peace?


It's Time to Prioritize You

Your commitment to being a compassionate helper doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your own health and well-being to the job. If you're ready to  reclaim your energy and your passion for life and your career, then let's connect. Take the first  step toward a more balanced, sustainable, and fulfilling today. 

BREAK UP WITH BURN-OUT

WHAT'S KEEPING YOU STUCK?

While Burn-out is not expressly cited in the DSM 5 (Other Problems Related to Employment), it is a condition recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).


 According to he WHO, Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Individuals experiencing burnout often experience a range of symptoms, including: 


  • Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion
  • Increased mental distance from one’s job
  • Feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job
  • Reduced professional efficacy


What bothers you the most? What keeps you stuck?

REACH OUT TODAY

READY TO CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH BURN-OUT?

PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKS

PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKS

PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKS

Proactive psychological screening is a "Check Up For The Neck Up". It's the human equivalent of a mechanic's "50 Point Inspection". Upon completion, you receive a "Report" which gives you information about areas of strengths and areas for development. The goal is to promote awareness  because knowledge is power. For employers who support 

Proactive psychological screening is a "Check Up For The Neck Up". It's the human equivalent of a mechanic's "50 Point Inspection". Upon completion, you receive a "Report" which gives you information about areas of strengths and areas for development. The goal is to promote awareness  because knowledge is power. For employers who support Annual Health Check-Ins, a Letter of Completion is provided. Ready? 

READY TO LIFT THE HOOD?

COMBAT BURNOUT

PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKS

PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKS

Is the Stress of Caring for Others Weighing You Down? Perhaps you know you the demands of your job is starting to take a toll on your well-being. Let's work together to develop a plan to feel less stressed out daily. Give yourself the gift of a compassionate supportive guide as you navigate Burn-Out Recovery.

READY FOR COMBAT?

RETURN TO WORK SUPPORT

PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKS

RETURN TO WORK SUPPORT

You've been off/out of the workplace, but now it's time for you to return to the job. Want to develop a strategy to ease the transition? You don't have to do it alone. Give yourself the gift of a compassionate supportive guide as you navigate the Return To Work (RTW) process.

READY FOR RE-ENTRY?

LETS GET UNSTUCK

I believe transparency in the treatment process directly contributes to positive treatment outcomes. As such, you can expect me to demystify the the therapeutic process. This means psychoeducation and bibliotherapy are embedded in every treatment plan. 


I am trained in multiple modalities, therefore you can anticipate that we will approach healing in more than one way. In the process, we will discover which approach(s) best suits your personality and clinical needs. As a trauma specialist, I know "the body keeps the score", therefore I promote a holistic approach to healing; this means addressing the mind, body, and soul. 


The treatment process is collaborative, so you will always have choice about how (fast, slow, etc.) we proceed, so speak up - I'm listening. 


In sessions, I will help you to: 


  • Model self-compassion  
  • Identify the problem 
  • Examine cognitive distortions
  • Set healthy boundaries
  • Problem-solve without guilt
  • Feel less stressed out 
  • Identify what's important to you
  • Prioritize whats' truly important to you
  • Confidently say "no" without guilt
  • Explore your personal self-care strategy 
  • Respectfully communicate your needs
  • Acknowledge your needs and wants
  • Be comfortable expressing your needs
  • Practice Assertive Communication Techniques


Introspection is not easy. It's a process that takes time time, hard work, sweat, and yes - tears. It’s gruelling work to unpack years of history. It's challenging (with lots of homework), but I think you will find the results are worth it. And remember, though you're doing the heavy lifting, I'll be there to spot you. 

GET SUPPORT NOW

WE'RE Here for you.

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ABC Counselling operates from the lands of the Anishnaabe (Anish-nah-bay) and Haudenosaunee (Hoe-den-no-show-nee) peoples. ABC Counselling acknowledges the inherent trauma of colonialism and colonization. Our land acknowledgement and the acceptance of NIHB are deliberate acts to honour Canada's Indigenous peoples.  

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