Brittany Miller: Calming the Nervous System

The journey we take to well-being can be challenging at times and I am very grateful to be in a career to support people on theirs. Britany is a Certified Counsellor who works from a client-centred lens and wants to meet people where they are to take strides towards their goals.

Sometimes it can feel like out emotions are in control and bump us off our well-being path. In these moments it can be hard to know what to do to help ourselves feel better. In our time together, she talks about the nervous system, the fight/flight/freeze response, and things we can do to regulate.

Kristen Hynes: Mini Session #1 Mindfulness Exercises

Kristen is a social worker in St. John's who teaches social work at Memorial University, is working toward her PhD in social work, offers individual therapy at Power Counselling and Wellness, and operates her own small business, Social Worker in the Gray. Kristen will offer some interactive activities including daily journal prompts, a guided mindfulness exercise, and a short, skills based approach to managing anxiety. 

Kristen Hynes: Mini Session #2 Anxiety 101

"I believe everyone needs to be working on their mental health all the time. I'm a therapist, and I believe that all the best therapists have therapists!" - Kristen

Shatter the Stigma, Not the Athlete: Brandon St. Croix

Brandon founded Wellness Athletic Services in 2021 with the vision of bringing awareness of Mental Health in the Sport Community, Providing Athletes with a Voice, and Promoting Social Change. Listen to him chat about why we often have an added stigma surrounding mental illness in sports and how to start those important conversations. 

Self-Awareness Tips for Athletes: Linda Massie

Linda is currently doing a group coaching program that focuses heavily on self-awareness - listening to what your body needs, and REST is actually a super power, not a weakness.

Kids Help Phone: Alison Chisholm

Did you know Kids Help Phone isn't just for kids? They service kids, teens and adults! Learn more about their services with Alison Chisholm. 

Burnout, Stress & Self Care: Kristen Brothers

Kristen is a social worker and former hockey mom who is passionate about self-care. Kristen is on a mission to change the outlook on self care and empower individuals to reflect on new ways to nurture themselves physically and mentally. 

Female Athletes & Mental Health: Linda Massie 

Linda is a Team NL and grass roots coach with significant athletic experience. This video is a great resource for coaches and parents who wish to learn more about the behind the scenes of women in sports and ways to build confidence.

Self Compassion & Mindfulness: Brittany Miller

Join Brittany, a Masters in Counselling Psychology Candidate, in discussing the steps we can take to improve our mental wellness. We are often quick to give others compassion in times of need, but resistant to give ourselves that same support. One major way we can improve our mental health is through self compassion, Brittany demonstrates some techniques that you can use to help practice self compassion in your day to day life.