Small groups of up to four persons for the purpose of relaxation & restoration of our mind and bodies, using sound healing instruments such as the piano, voice, Tibetan bowls, Native American style flute, chimes, and more. This group focuses on self-care for people needing relief from burnout, overwhelm, exhaustion and grounding from trauma. Cosy, 1-hour sessions. Value: 4 persons: $50.00 pp/hr. Contact Chrissandra at https://www.chrissandra.com or chrissandra1@gmail.com for more information to organize a private group session.
Hosted by Chrissandra Unger, Counsellor & Expressive Arts
Counsellor, ALCM, CCC, MA
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9S
I empower young adults and women experiencing burnout, trauma, anxiety, and depression—especially those who are highly sensitive, creative, empathetic, or introverted.
It's possible to gain a renewed quality of life & find resilience. We can explore and experience the parts of the internal self through talk therapy as well as other modalities. An imaginative approach to therapy with verbal & non-verbal therapies may also be included if you desire... there is no expectation other than to simply show up and be yourself.
In this 6-week Live Online Mindful Self-Compassion course, you will learn some of the principles and practices of mindful self-compassion, so you can better relate to and care for yourself, both physically and emotionally. Research has shown that these techniques can help improve our emotional well-being, improve our ability to cope with life’s challenges, lower levels of anxiety and depression, promote healthy habits such as diet and exercise, and lead to more satisfying personal relationships. The course is a heartfelt, nurturing program to explore mindfulness and self-compassion. Information and registration at www.compassioninspiredhealth.com
Struggling with self-criticism, shame, low self-esteem, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, eating disorders, family conflict, relationship struggles, life changes or grief?
I integrate over 30 years of experience, graduate studies, ongoing professional training and continued personal exploration in the following modalities: Integrated Body Psychotherapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, Family Systems, Mind Body Nutrition, Eating Psychology, Narrative, Mindfulness, EMDR and Compassion focused.
This is an ongoing group intended for parents, the unemployed, and those managing their disability and/or addiction. It is intended to provide the information needed to deal with debilitating anxiety, elevated distress, and crippling depression on a day-to-day basis.
My focus is always on the present and a hopeful future - how can those debilitated by anxiety, shame, poor self-worth, child sexual abuse, c-PTSD and PTSD, and dissociative disorders including Dissociative Identity Disorder, become healthy enough to meet their own needs for income, housing, affirming relationships, and wellness - physical, emotional AND mental
I am both a trained therapeutic counsellor and trauma survivor from PTSD experienced as a result of a workplace assault. I was forced to navigate my own healing journey because there was little help available at the time for those dealing with trauma. Sadly, the situation has improved very little. My professional life is committed to filling that gap.
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We're strong, soulful, savvy and smart, vibrant and sassy too! Hyper-skilled, 50+ and young at heart, highly sensitives, we’re engaged with learning, living full-out and having fun, devoted to personal growth and bettering ourselves! Keenly awake with HEAPS of bold passion, creativity and experience, aspirations, and dreams to fulfill! We're not afraid of vulnerability and our personal power, asserting boundaries and speaking our truths now. This ripe time is about being true to ourselves after putting others needs before our own, nurturing deep connections (online), sharing and telling stories, strengthening inner wisdom and feeling support!
You CAN live without anxiety, stress, overwhelm or burnout!
Transparently, I have lived experience as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), bullied, anxious, been married & divorced, made bold moves, furthered my education at 57, been in businesses & careers, cared for elders & grieved losses. These experiences (now in my 60’s), combined with love of learning, devotion to personal growth & training make me a strong guide!
Waves of Change is aimed toward female identifying people aged 19+ who identify anxiety as a barrier in their lives and are looking to develop resources and coping strategies to help them manage anxiety and stress. Meeting twice monthly, one evening and one daytime program, this program fosters positive mental health through a nature based group counselling program. It takes a holistic health perspective and builds resiliency and skills with the aim of integration of these skills into participants lives moving forward. Please see humannaturecounselling.ca for more information about the program starting in February, and how to register.
When we work together it will be about supporting you in moving out of ways of being that no longer serve you in a helpful way and into a more connected, aware and preferred place. Collaboratively working to understand and shift the impacts that traumatic events have had on your life and building on your energy levels so that you can feel a deeper sense of ease, belonging and happiness. Be it parenting support, family therapy or individual youth and or adult sessions, together we can create a space that upholds your dignity and highlights your intrinsic strengths as we navigate changes together towards a more preferred sense of you.
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Anxiety Support Groups
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.