Quick Tips to Prioritize YOUR Mental Wellness this Holiday Season
It’s no secret, the holidays can be a stressful and overwhelming time for most of us. Let’s make a plan to make this holiday season the best for YOU, by prioritizing mental wellness.
Seasonal Changes: How to Sustain Mental Wellness in the Darker Days
Tips to navigate seasonal mental health changes and challenges, from Midland therapist, Danielle McFadden - Windswept Wellness Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Why and How is Counselling / Therapy Helpful for me?
Danielle McFadden, owner and registered social worker / psychotherapist, at Windswept Wellness, in Midland, ON, shares why and how counselling and psychotherapy is helpful as a proactive and preventative measure for mental wellness.
Let’s Talk About STRESS
Whether you call it feeling stressed, overwhelmed, heavy or "too much", let's talk about it. Stress, though a normal function of our brain, can become a chronic condition that is challenging to overcome. Reaching out for support is a sign of strength and a way to regain control over your stress.
Navigating Back to School Transitions
This blog post discusses ways to proactively prepare for the transition to a new school year, including tips for students and parents, in order to reduce stress and anxiety about the adjustment.
Inside Out 2: My Insights
Sharing my thoughts and insights on the Disney / Pixar film ‘Inside Out 2’, from a therapist point of view. Learn how and why this film is highly recommended for everyone, especially those with experiences of anxiety.
Embracing Mental Wellness Support: Debunking Myths about Reaching Out
debunking myths about counselling / therapy and accessing mental health support.
Cultivating Mental Wellness: The Power of Responding vs. Reacting
learn why and how to gain control of your responses, rather than reacting when your feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or in conflict. Developing the habit of responding has many benefits to mental wellness, and increases your self-regulation while boosting resiliency.
The Power of Self Compassion in Counselling / Psychotherapy Practice
Learn about the powers of self-compassion as part of the mental wellness practice. Whether you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, shame, guilt or low self-esteem, self-compassion can assist in re-connecting with inner strength and resiliency. I lean into the powers of self-compassion in my counselling / psychotherapy practice routinely, both in person (Midland) and virtually across Ontario. Learn more —>
Soutien au bien-être mental des enfants et des jeunes
Mental wellness support for children and youth in Midland, Ontario.
Soutien au bien-être mental pour les enfants et les jeunes de Midland, en Ontario.
I have the right to…
The Personal Bill of Rights helps us o notice and recognize all of the things we have the right to. Believing in these rights, helps build our self-esteem, self-love and self-compassion. If you’re seeking help to reinforce these to be true, for you, reach out for support - Midland, Ontario, through psychotherapy / counselling services.
Setting Intentions…
Setting Intentions for Mental Wellness.
Windswept Wellness - Psychotherapy / Counselling and Social Work Services in Midland, Ontario. In person / office support and virtual / online throughout Ontario.
Mental Wellness over the Holidays
Sharing 8 ways to help manage mental wellness over the holiday season - to support a balanced mindset, instil ease and peace and lessen the overwhelm / chaos that the season can bring. Midland, Ontario
Reasons to Reach Out for Counselling / Psychotherapy Support
In this post I share some common reasons people reach out for mental wellness support, and how they know “it’s time” to ask for help. If you’ve been contemplating the next step on your mental wellness pathway, take a read.
Yes, I give homework: Here’s Why…
The importance of day to day “homework” practice in between counselling and psychotherapy sessions explained. By practising new skills, they become lifelong habits, and you get the most out of your investment in mental wellness. Learn more - Windswept Wellness, Midland, Ontario
What is Social Work, Psychotherapy, Counselling and Coaching?
Danielle McFadden, Registered Social Worker / Psychotherapist shares what is social work, psychotherapy, counselling and coaching practice in Midland, Ontario.
