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By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Registered Counselling Therapist | Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: February 12, 2026 When a Holiday Brings Mixed Feelings Valentine’s Day is often marketed as a celebration of couples. Restaurants fill with candlelight, social media fills with roses and grand gestures, and love is presented as something that must be publicly paired to be valid. For many people, that narrative fits. For many others, i

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Registered Counselling Therapist | Mother of Five Posted: February 5, 2026 We live in a world that celebrates noise. Productivity. Progress. Big announcements. Milestones that can be measured, posted, and applauded. We are often taught—directly or indirectly—that if something isn’t visible, busy, or impressive, then it isn’t meaningful. But some of the most important seasons of our lives are the quiet ones. And they matter more than we realize

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: January 29, 2026 The Midwinter Slump By the end of January, many of us feel the weight of winter more deeply. The glow of the holidays has faded, resolutions may already feel hard to keep, and the days remain short and cold. This season often brings what I call the midwinter slump—a stretch of fatigue, low mood, and irritability that makes it hard to stay motivated. It’s n

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: January 22, 2026 January as a Reset January is often called the “reset month.” The energy of the holidays has faded, the decorations are boxed away, and the long Canadian winter stretches ahead. Many of us feel pressure to set new goals, reinvent ourselves, or chase “big change.” But what if January wasn’t about pushing harder? What if January was about checking in—with ou

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: January 15, 2026 The Weight of January January has a mood all its own. The holiday lights are packed away, the festive cheer has faded, and what remains is the long, cold stretch of winter. For many, January feels heavy. Financial pressures are often sharper this time of year. The bills from December arrive, alongside the reality of rising costs and tight budgets. The days

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: January 8, 2026 The Pressure of...

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: January 1, 2026 A Fresh Page The...

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: December 25, 2025 The Meaning of...

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: December 18, 2025 A Different...

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: December 11, 2025 The Holiday...

By Lindsay McMullin, BSc, MA, RCT-C Posted: December 4th, 2025 It's that magical time of year when the air is full of cheer... or something like that. At the risk of sounding cynical, the holidays, and December in general, can be a challenging time for many people. The increasing social commitments, excessive spending associated with Christmas shopping, and the constant pressure of unrealistic expectations about what the holidays "should" be can be overwhelming. Additionally,

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: November 27, 2025 A First Rodeo to Celebrate At the end of this month, we’ll be celebrating something very special: my granddaughter Mara’s first birthday. The theme her parents chose is “My First Rodeo.” It’s playful, adorable, and such a fun way to mark the milestone of her first year of life. But as I’ve been planning for her celebration, I’ve been reflecting on that ph

By Alix Munro ,BA, MA, RCT-C, CCC Posted: November 20th, 2025 It took me seven years to finish my undergrad. Seven. Years. For context, that’s the same length of time it takes to become a doctor, or the length of time it feels like it’s been trying to get my son to use the potty. At the time, I couldn’t figure out why I was moving at the pace of a snail with an existential crisis. Failing the same two courses over and over again, while excelling in others. Fast forward to age

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: November 13, 2025 Why...

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Director, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. Posted: November 6, 2025 Why Stress...

By: Carlie Beck, MA,RCT-C, CCC Posted: October 30th 2025 Halloween can be a very exciting time where creativity and fun are embraced....

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder & Clinical Counsellor, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. As the air cools, the leaves fall, and...

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC Founder, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. We often talk about burnout like it's just a “busy season”...

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC | Founder, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. As the crisp air of autumn settles in, we begin to turn...

By Rose Degenhardt, MA, RCT, CCC | Founder, Venture Counselling & Therapy Inc. In Canada, October marks ADHD Awareness Month—a time to...