Mental Health and Wellness News: TherapyWorks Blog

Board games have long been a source of entertainment and social connection. Recently, their role has expanded into the therapeutic realm, offering unique benefits for mental health and emotional well-being. In Kamloops, a growing interest in therapeutic board games is helping individuals and groups find new ways to heal, communicate, and grow. This article explores the concept of board game therapy, its benefits, and how it is being embraced in Kamloops. What Are Therapeutic

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is widely recognized as an effective treatment for many mental health challenges. However, for neurodivergent individuals, whose experiences and reactions often stem from nervous system differences rather than solely negative cognitions, CBT may not always be the best fit. Many of our counselling team members have extensive CBT training, and we often collectively bristle a little when someone reaches out and says a service provider suggested

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to all our clients and followers. Your engagement, trust, and feedback have been essential in shaping our journey this year. Together, we have made strides toward making therapy more accessible and creative, ensuring that support reaches those who need it in ways that truly resonate. Looking ahead to 2026, we wish you peace, fulfillment, and continued growth. Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Growt

It seems like a revisit to this post would be well timed. Normally, these don't come to mind until quite late in the season, but I'm paying a bit of attention to self care and self reflection and my own experiences of overwhelm around this time of year. Holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years, Thanksgiving, Easter, and so many more have different meanings to all of us.  That includes those of us who are part of communities that collectively recognize the ev