Bear Creek Counselling & Psychology
@bearcreekcouns.bsky.social
Offering counselling and psychology services in Grande Prairie, AB with a specialisation in trauma treatment. Account maintained by Beth Bellamy.
https://bearcreekcounselling.com/
https://bearcreekcounselling.com/
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“The inner voice that tears you down isn’t the only voice you have.”
On the real pain of self-judgment — and the radical practice of turning toward yourself with care.
Read more: buff.ly/OpgQuTO
#Therapy #SelfLove #Compassion
The Pain of Self-Judgment Is Real—So Is the Possibility of Self-Acceptance | Erik Karff Psychotherapy
What if you treated yourself with the same kindness you offer others? Explore the power of self-acceptance and how to break free from self-doubt
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November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“The inner voice that tears you down isn’t the only voice you have.”
On the real pain of self-judgment — and the radical practice of turning toward yourself with care.
Read more: buff.ly/OpgQuTO
#Therapy #SelfLove #Compassion
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This piece is about the quiet courage of saying,
“No. I’m okay right here.” 🧡
Here’s someone — maybe me, maybe you — at the moment of choice. Choosing not to join the crowd. The pressure to fall in line is real. Tempting.
But it dulls our minds, closes our hearts, and chips away at who we are.
“No. I’m okay right here.” 🧡
Here’s someone — maybe me, maybe you — at the moment of choice. Choosing not to join the crowd. The pressure to fall in line is real. Tempting.
But it dulls our minds, closes our hearts, and chips away at who we are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
This piece is about the quiet courage of saying,
“No. I’m okay right here.” 🧡
Here’s someone — maybe me, maybe you — at the moment of choice. Choosing not to join the crowd. The pressure to fall in line is real. Tempting.
But it dulls our minds, closes our hearts, and chips away at who we are.
“No. I’m okay right here.” 🧡
Here’s someone — maybe me, maybe you — at the moment of choice. Choosing not to join the crowd. The pressure to fall in line is real. Tempting.
But it dulls our minds, closes our hearts, and chips away at who we are.
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“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.” Harold S. Kushner
Kindness reminds us we’re not on our own.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #WorldKindnessDay
Picture by anxiety.positive
Kindness reminds us we’re not on our own.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #WorldKindnessDay
Picture by anxiety.positive
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.” Harold S. Kushner
Kindness reminds us we’re not on our own.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #WorldKindnessDay
Picture by anxiety.positive
Kindness reminds us we’re not on our own.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #WorldKindnessDay
Picture by anxiety.positive
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“Never confuse your perception of yourself with the mystery that you really are accepted.” Brennan Manning
Others often see more in us than we see in ourselves…. sometimes the kindest thing we can do is believe them.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #belief
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Others often see more in us than we see in ourselves…. sometimes the kindest thing we can do is believe them.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #belief
Picture by joyfulsmolthings
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
“Never confuse your perception of yourself with the mystery that you really are accepted.” Brennan Manning
Others often see more in us than we see in ourselves…. sometimes the kindest thing we can do is believe them.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #belief
Picture by joyfulsmolthings
Others often see more in us than we see in ourselves…. sometimes the kindest thing we can do is believe them.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #belief
Picture by joyfulsmolthings
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“There is more to someone’s behaviour than you can ever see - remember, you have no idea what they’re navigating.”
Being kind creates space for understanding instead of adding judgment.
🧡
#kindness #understanding #compassion
Being kind creates space for understanding instead of adding judgment.
🧡
#kindness #understanding #compassion
October 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM
“There is more to someone’s behaviour than you can ever see - remember, you have no idea what they’re navigating.”
Being kind creates space for understanding instead of adding judgment.
🧡
#kindness #understanding #compassion
Being kind creates space for understanding instead of adding judgment.
🧡
#kindness #understanding #compassion
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Being kind and loving is not about others, although it benefits them and everyone. To me, it's about deciding who I want to be. My whole life, others told me who I was. Often, in hurtful & always untrue ways. Now, I choose. And I choose to be a kind, loving presence in this world!
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Being kind and loving is not about others, although it benefits them and everyone. To me, it's about deciding who I want to be. My whole life, others told me who I was. Often, in hurtful & always untrue ways. Now, I choose. And I choose to be a kind, loving presence in this world!
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“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Max Planck
A small shift in our thinking can change how something feels.
Less have to, more get to.
A reframing that can make all the difference.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #gratitude
Image by Joyfulsmolthings
A small shift in our thinking can change how something feels.
Less have to, more get to.
A reframing that can make all the difference.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #gratitude
Image by Joyfulsmolthings
October 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Max Planck
A small shift in our thinking can change how something feels.
Less have to, more get to.
A reframing that can make all the difference.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #gratitude
Image by Joyfulsmolthings
A small shift in our thinking can change how something feels.
Less have to, more get to.
A reframing that can make all the difference.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #gratitude
Image by Joyfulsmolthings
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The Let Them Theory (Mel Robbins) And Its Positive Impact on Mental Health and Life. #Anxiety #AnxietyDisorder #book
The Let Them Theory (Mel Robbins) And Its Positive Impact on Mental Health and Life.
(image: Eleanor Segall) If you havn’t heard of the bestselling book ‘The Let Them Theory’ by Mel Robbins, I urge you to grab a copy or watch Mel’s videos on Youtube. This book teaches you how to take back your emotional power. Say you break up with someone who doesn’t see your worth or you … Continue reading The Let Them Theory (Mel Robbins) And Its Positive Impact on Mental Health and Life.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Let Them Theory (Mel Robbins) And Its Positive Impact on Mental Health and Life. #Anxiety #AnxietyDisorder #book
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Can we make the world a better place?
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Can we make the world a better place?
BCCP is super excited to announce we are now able to offer Therapeutic Listening as part of our integrative treatment program for trauma and chronic stress. 🧡
Mantra Care has put together a fantastic blog that providing an overview of music as therapy.
Mantra Care has put together a fantastic blog that providing an overview of music as therapy.
Therapeutic listening-How It Can Help?
Therapeutic listening is an effective intervention for a variety of disorders and can be used to help individuals improve their communication
mantracare.org
September 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
BCCP is super excited to announce we are now able to offer Therapeutic Listening as part of our integrative treatment program for trauma and chronic stress. 🧡
Mantra Care has put together a fantastic blog that providing an overview of music as therapy.
Mantra Care has put together a fantastic blog that providing an overview of music as therapy.
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“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” Alan Watts
Change is part of every season & every chapter of life. It invites us to notice what matters, release what’s ready to go & welcome what comes next.
🧡
#opportunity
Art by Positively Present
Change is part of every season & every chapter of life. It invites us to notice what matters, release what’s ready to go & welcome what comes next.
🧡
#opportunity
Art by Positively Present
September 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” Alan Watts
Change is part of every season & every chapter of life. It invites us to notice what matters, release what’s ready to go & welcome what comes next.
🧡
#opportunity
Art by Positively Present
Change is part of every season & every chapter of life. It invites us to notice what matters, release what’s ready to go & welcome what comes next.
🧡
#opportunity
Art by Positively Present
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Most men were taught to hide emotions, not feel them. But shutting down doesn’t protect us — it disconnects us. This piece explores how to build emotional attunement without losing strength or boundaries.
buff.ly/1LabrXS
#MensMentalHealth #TherapyForMen #EmotionalHealth #Masculinity
From Armor to Attunement: Learning to Feel Without Losing Yourself | Erik Karff Psychotherapy
Learn how emotional attunement can help men reconnect with themselves and others—without losing control or collapsing. A San Francisco therapist explains how.
buff.ly
September 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Most men were taught to hide emotions, not feel them. But shutting down doesn’t protect us — it disconnects us. This piece explores how to build emotional attunement without losing strength or boundaries.
buff.ly/1LabrXS
#MensMentalHealth #TherapyForMen #EmotionalHealth #Masculinity
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New blog post by Fay! This one discusses how to respond appropriately when someone texts you about their grief or loss. 🧡
Texting Condolences – Does Relationship Matter?
I received a text last night from a dear, long-time friend which said, “I didn’t get a chance to share this with you” – accompanied by a screen shot of an announcement that his Uncle had died very…
bearcreekcounselling.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
New blog post by Fay! This one discusses how to respond appropriately when someone texts you about their grief or loss. 🧡
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What do we lose when “authenticity” becomes another performance? This piece explores how gay men navigate gendered expectations—both from society and within queer culture.
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#GayMen #Authenticity #GenderRoles #QueerMentalHealth
Authenticity & the Unpacking of Gender Expectations for Gay Men | Erik Karff Psychotherapy
Discover insights into the journey of self-acceptance and authenticity for gay men, focusing on overcoming societal expectations with gender and family
buff.ly
September 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What do we lose when “authenticity” becomes another performance? This piece explores how gay men navigate gendered expectations—both from society and within queer culture.
buff.ly/Up1dr2k
#GayMen #Authenticity #GenderRoles #QueerMentalHealth
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It’s tough as an artist to share freely when my cartoons keep getting taken down or my watercolors aren't controversial so aren't promoted like my cartoons. Lately, I have spent more time worrying about the algorithm than sharing what matters.
I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.
I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.
September 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It’s tough as an artist to share freely when my cartoons keep getting taken down or my watercolors aren't controversial so aren't promoted like my cartoons. Lately, I have spent more time worrying about the algorithm than sharing what matters.
I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.
I know I'm not alone in feeling this way.
New blog post by Fay! This one discusses how to respond appropriately when someone texts you about their grief or loss. 🧡
Texting Condolences – Does Relationship Matter?
I received a text last night from a dear, long-time friend which said, “I didn’t get a chance to share this with you” – accompanied by a screen shot of an announcement that his Uncle had died very…
bearcreekcounselling.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
New blog post by Fay! This one discusses how to respond appropriately when someone texts you about their grief or loss. 🧡
Huge welcome to Rebecca Jobson, our student counsellor!! 🧡 Rebecca is completing her master's degree from Athabasca University. She comes to us with 19 years' experience in education as a school teacher and principal. Her passion is for supporting women and families through life's difficulties.
September 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Huge welcome to Rebecca Jobson, our student counsellor!! 🧡 Rebecca is completing her master's degree from Athabasca University. She comes to us with 19 years' experience in education as a school teacher and principal. Her passion is for supporting women and families through life's difficulties.
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“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” Brené Brown
Acceptance isn’t about perfection, it’s about kindness to ourselves. Gentleness lets us grow in ways we may never imagined.
🧡
#kindness #SelfAcceptance
Picture by Katie Abey
Acceptance isn’t about perfection, it’s about kindness to ourselves. Gentleness lets us grow in ways we may never imagined.
🧡
#kindness #SelfAcceptance
Picture by Katie Abey
August 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” Brené Brown
Acceptance isn’t about perfection, it’s about kindness to ourselves. Gentleness lets us grow in ways we may never imagined.
🧡
#kindness #SelfAcceptance
Picture by Katie Abey
Acceptance isn’t about perfection, it’s about kindness to ourselves. Gentleness lets us grow in ways we may never imagined.
🧡
#kindness #SelfAcceptance
Picture by Katie Abey
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Take what you need and share the rest.
The way we continue to try to share even
when we struggle, perhaps is the test.
The way we continue to try to share even
when we struggle, perhaps is the test.
August 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Take what you need and share the rest.
The way we continue to try to share even
when we struggle, perhaps is the test.
The way we continue to try to share even
when we struggle, perhaps is the test.
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The Rumpelstiltskin Effect: Meet the Name for the Relief a Diagnosis Brings @awaisaftab
The Rumpelstiltskin Effect: Meet the Name for the Relief a Diagnosis Brings
The healing power of diagnosis gets a befitting name.
www.psychiatrymargins.com
August 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Rumpelstiltskin Effect: Meet the Name for the Relief a Diagnosis Brings @awaisaftab
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“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” Sophia Bush
You don’t need to explain your choices.
You don’t need to justify your feelings.
You are enough, just as you are.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Picture by anxiety.positive
You don’t need to explain your choices.
You don’t need to justify your feelings.
You are enough, just as you are.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Picture by anxiety.positive
August 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” Sophia Bush
You don’t need to explain your choices.
You don’t need to justify your feelings.
You are enough, just as you are.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Picture by anxiety.positive
You don’t need to explain your choices.
You don’t need to justify your feelings.
You are enough, just as you are.
🧡
#kindness #positivity #SelfCare
Picture by anxiety.positive
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“Talk to yourself like someone you love.”Brené Brown
Some days you’ll maybe feel like you’re not doing enough.
Some days you’ll forget how far you’ve come.
Be gentle with yourself – you’re doing more than you realise.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Picture by SelfLoveRainbow
Some days you’ll maybe feel like you’re not doing enough.
Some days you’ll forget how far you’ve come.
Be gentle with yourself – you’re doing more than you realise.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Picture by SelfLoveRainbow
August 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
“Talk to yourself like someone you love.”Brené Brown
Some days you’ll maybe feel like you’re not doing enough.
Some days you’ll forget how far you’ve come.
Be gentle with yourself – you’re doing more than you realise.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Picture by SelfLoveRainbow
Some days you’ll maybe feel like you’re not doing enough.
Some days you’ll forget how far you’ve come.
Be gentle with yourself – you’re doing more than you realise.
🧡
#kindness #positivity
Picture by SelfLoveRainbow
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