We are all unique, and yet, we are all the same.
Human STRONG is a weekly conversation that tackles the everyday situations and circumstances that challenge us, teach us, or help us move towards the next step in our lives as individuals, parents, and partners.
Relationship issues, parenting challenges, and personal worries & concerns such as coping with stress, anxiety, and navigating mental wellness difficulties, will all be covered in this new feature presented by Bayridge Counselling Centres.
We are all human, and together we can all be Human STRONG.
Episode #14 - Mental Wellness - Self- Care during the holidays- How can we cope with the stress and expectations of the season?
ABOUT NICOLE CALLANDAR:
Episode #13 - Relationships-Families in Business Together
ABOUT KIM CHRISTINK:
Episode #12 - How to talk with your teens when they are struggling?
ABOUT JON CHRISTINK:
Episode #11 - Seasonal Affective changes
ABOUT DILLON BROWNE:
“My name is Dillon Browne and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Ontario, Canada. I specialize in working with children and youth who are having mental health and learning difficulties. I also have substantial experience providing services to entire famlies who are struggling with relationships. I have been providing high quality mental health services to young people and families for over a decade. I am currently working in private practice, providing services to young people and families throughout Ontario both virtually and in person. Additionally, I am a professor at the University of Waterloo in the Department of Psychology, where I hold the Canada Research Chair in Child and Family Clinical Psychology. ”
ABOUT ANITA MCCANN:
No one really chooses to stay stuck in difficult or frustrating conditions. My unshakable belief is that your present circumstances do not have to define your future! Whether your struggle is with difficult relationships, battles with stress and anxiety or recovering from past hurts, I help empower you with the tools, insights, and confidence you need to break destructive patterns, and create the life and relationships you deserve. My strategies are solutions focused and strengths based. With over twenty years experience, I believe anyone can learn, change, and grow if they have the desire to do so!
Having the right information is key to transformation. The journey of positive change really does begin with a simple step. Everyday is a great day to reach out and get the support you need!
For more information about Anita McCann click here.
ABOUT NICOLE CALLANDER:
My biggest passion is empowering individuals to find the resources they need to become the best version of themselves. For my clients with anger issues, I help navigate through their triggers and their unhealthy automatic behaviours. We journey on a path of self awareness towards a goal of creating healthier behaviours when we are angry. I am also experienced to help individuals of all ages overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, work and stress management. I am also the mother of four children. Two of my children are neuro-diverse. (my daughter has a severe genetic disability and my son has ADHD, Executive Functioning issues and severe learning disabilities). I have helped many families unpack the many emotions that comes with diagnosis, school transitions and IEPS, advocating, government and medical supports.
For more information about Nicole Callander click here.
ABOUT DILLON BROWNE:
My name is Dillon Browne and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Ontario, Canada. I specialize in working with children and youth who are having mental health and learning difficulties. I also have substantial experience providing services to entire famlies who are struggling with relationships. I have been providing high quality mental health services to young people and families for over a decade. I am currently working in private practice, providing services to young people and families throughout Ontario both virtually and in person. Additionally, I am a professor at the University of Waterloo in the Department of Psychology, where I hold the Canada Research Chair in Child and Family Clinical Psychology.
For more information about Dillon Browne click here.
ABOUT STEVE WILDING:
From the moment we’re born, we start writing the story of our lives. As we grow, we encounter situations and changes that shape our lives into our own individual journey. Everyone’s story is unique and not one life is the same as another. This personal experience is full of suspenseful moments, unexpected plot twists, and challenging obstacles. I strive to offer a safe place where individuals can be heard, understood, and supported through these chapters of life. I am committed to working with you as you reflect on your story to help you identify the accomplishments, strengths and skills it already tells to assist in the obstacles of the journey ahead.
For more information about Steve Wilding click here.
ABOUT MARK LAING:
For more information about Mark Laing click here.
ABOUT JON CHRISTINK:
Life is not always easy. Difficult times are needlessly intensified when we choose to journey alone, rather than in partnership and community. Sometimes we journey alone because we feel ashamed in asking for help. As if asking for help is admitting weakness. I believe the exact opposite is true. I believe the act of asking for help is an act of courage and exemplifies great strength. Seeking support in a time of need is not an admission of weakness, but an honest and reflective admission of our humanity. If you’re human, you will struggle at times in your life. This is completely normal. As a committed and experienced counsellor, I would be honoured to support you in your journey through the trying challenges and obstacles that are a normal part of human life.
For more information about Jon Christink click here.
ABOUT NATHAN PILLAI:
I take a “whole”istic approach to helping children, adolescents, and families; where understanding the problem and developing treatment protocols look beyond what is seen in a presentation of a client, but rather to the environment around them and their unique understanding of it. I look beyond the usual checklist of problematic behaviours focusing on the whole story and what exactly is happening in an individual’s life and how they are integrated into their personal environments. Whether a paradigm shift in parenting or a program to improve behavioural problems is needed, I find great satisfaction in making the goals of a family or child a reality
For more information about Nathan Pillai click here.
ABOUT STEVE WILDING:
From the moment we’re born, we start writing the story of our lives. As we grow, we encounter situations and changes that shape our lives into our own individual journey. Everyone’s story is unique and not one life is the same as another. This personal experience is full of suspenseful moments, unexpected plot twists, and challenging obstacles. I strive to offer a safe place where individuals can be heard, understood, and supported through these chapters of life. I am committed to working with you as you reflect on your story to help you identify the accomplishments, strengths and skills it already tells to assist in the obstacles of the journey ahead.
For more information about Steve Wilding click here.
ABOUT REBECCA BILLINGS:
ABOUT NICOLE CALLANDAR:
My biggest passion is empowering individuals to find the resources they need to become the best version of themselves. For my clients with anger issues, I help navigate through their triggers and their unhealthy automatic behaviours. We journey on a path of self awareness towards a goal of creating healthier behaviours when we are angry. I am also experienced to help individuals of all ages overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, work and stress management. I am also the mother of four children. Two of my children are neuro-diverse. (my daughter has a severe genetic disability and my son has ADHD, Executive Functioning issues and severe learning disabilities). I have helped many families unpack the many emotions that comes with diagnosis, school transitions and IEPS, advocating, government and medical supports.
