The Counselling Corner with Cornerstone

Christina and Lee-Ann meet up with Ashley, Pflag's Chapter Leader. Ashley introduces us to Pflag (a peer support group for individuals and families focused on supporting and educating Canadians on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity) and the work that she does for the community. Ashley shares her passion and goals for the amazing work that she does!

Christina and Lee-Ann catch up with Kayla, Cornerstone's Program Support Worker. Kayla shares a little about her program as well as the demands stemming from the pandemic. She opens up on how she has been taking care of herself while sharing some of her go to coping strategies.

Hello everyone! Welcome, or welcome back, to the Counselling Corner with Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre. Christina and Lee-Ann are back again to keep the discussion going. We hope you will join them on this season 2 journey!

Christina and Lee-Ann examine ways in which what we say and how we say things influence the way we perceive things. They explore ways to cultivate a healthier narrative by being mindful of the language we use to describe ourselves and the world around us.

Christina and Lee-Ann discuss what it means to be supportive towards someone who is not okay. They provide suggestions on how to be present for our loved ones who are experiencing unique struggles in their day to day lives.

Christina and Lee-Ann explore core beliefs and how these beliefs can influence our perception of ourselves, other people, and the world around us.

Christina and Lee-Ann talk about the work that they do in relation to domestic violence. They discuss the components of abuse and domestic violence utilizing the Duluth Model of Power and Control.

Christina and Lee-Ann delve into what you can expect when accessing Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre's services. They explore the types of services available as well as what to expect when accessing counselling.

A discussion on the pressures we put on ourselves by unrealistic expectations. Christina and Lee-Ann explore both the benefits and costs of unrealistic goal setting and the subsequent expectations we place on ourselves.

Christina and Lee-Ann got personal! The realities of being human and having very human experiences as a parent and a child. They discuss the pressures of meeting expectations and how to be okay with not being okay!

Lee-Ann and Christina discuss both long term and short term burnout and ways to manage this. They review self-care and the importance of engaging in activities that provided a break from daily stressors.

Christina and Lee-Ann discuss seasonal affective disorder and the rippling effects of the changing seasons, and how to ground ourselves.

Christina and Lee-Ann explore the stressors related to the holiday season, including the many changes we currently face during the pandemic and how to manage during this time.