by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Sep 1, 2025 | HSP, The Counsellor's Journal
When the Body Speaks, Listen I remember that moment where enough was enough. My body hurt. Not just an ache, deeper than that. A dense, tired heaviness lived in my shoulders, the kind that makes it hard to lift your arms or keep your eyes open too long. My jaw was...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Dec 23, 2024 | HSP, Loss and Grief, The Counsellor's Journal
Grief has been my ever-present companion since I lost my grandma in January 2023. At first, it was an overwhelming presence, an unrelenting storm I couldn’t escape. To survive, I tried to ignore it, pushing it aside as though it could be quieted by will alone. But...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Nov 1, 2024 | Loss and Grief, The Counsellor's Journal
Joy. Intention. Fulfillment. These can feel like luxuries—or maybe like things that don’t matter, that can be set aside for another day, another time, even another life. Right now, with so many challenges swirling around, survival seems more pressing than asking what...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Oct 8, 2024 | The Counsellor's Journal
As the days grow shorter and the soft glow of summer fades, October arrives with a gentle invitation—to slow down, to turn inward, and to seek comfort in the stillness. It’s a time when the pace of life begins to shift, reflecting the natural world around us as it...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Sep 1, 2024 | Rituals, Self Care, The Counsellor's Journal
As September arrives, it brings with it a time of transition—a season where we begin to collect the bounties of our hard work while also making space for new beginnings. This year has been full of changes for me, and as I reflect on the transitions I’ve navigated, I...
by Heather Hassenbein, MCPAT, RCC, BCATR | Aug 8, 2023 | Featured, The Counsellor's Journal
Finding a name for my counselling practice felt like a herculean task, a mountain waiting to be scaled. I desired a name that would resonate with my own experiences while embodying the essence of the healing journey I aimed to provide. As I grappled with this, a...
