Iris Community Counselling and Consulting

09/29/2026

09/19/2026

Thanks to Port Elgin Regional School for the warm welcome! We were thrilled to kick off the new school year with you and so grateful to be invited for the festivities.

09/16/2026

If you’re intrigued by the growing use of AI chatbots as mental health supports, here are a few important things to consider…

09/13/2026

Lovely Iris gathering this morning to connect, plan, and celebrate. We are so proud of our Iris colleagues and are grateful to each and everyone one of them for their open hearts, incredible skill sets, and love for our community. We missed you, Charlene and Lyndsey! we’lalin to Charlie for the smudge: a perfect ending to our conversation and time together.

07/21/2026

“Knowing that you love the earth changes you, activates you to defend and protect and celebrate. But when you feel that the earth loves you in return, that feeling transforms the relationship from a one-way street into a sacred bond.”— Robin Wall Kimmerer (Botanist, author of Braiding Sweetgrass)

07/14/2026

The latest Take Back Today podcast is available now. Learn about anxiety and the cycle of avoidance, and explore strategies to regain your power.

How does avoiding anxiety actually make it stronger? This episode explores how anxiety thrives when we choose to avoid it, breaking down how your brain processes anxiety and drives the "Cycle of Avoidance." 👉 Episode link in the comments.

Marie and Krista, licensed counseling therapists and educators, share personal stories and actionable steps to help you navigate this cycle—from confronting a perceived threat, to resisting the trap of short-term relief, to preventing long-term anxiety growth. Tune in to learn how to embrace discomfort, retrain your brain, and regain control over anxiety.

06/30/2026

The first Take Back Today podcast is available now! :)

Join us, as Krista and Marie explore the impact of automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) on our mood and daily life, and break down exactly how to use the STOPP Technique to halt anxiety in its tracks, take back today, and build preventative mental wellness habits. Episode link in the comments below.

06/25/2026

Thanks to CHMA for the interview and article! June 30th is the release date of the Take Back Today first podcast. :)

We’re happy to announce the Take Back Today podcast will launch this upcoming Tuesday, June 30! You can find us on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow us on your favourite platform to ensure you get the latest episodes.

Also, thanks to CHMA 106.9FM for their interest in our fledgling podcast! Link to the story and our official podcast in the comments below.

06/25/2026

CHMA is so welcoming: please check out the article, listen to the interview, and tune in to the Take Back Today podcast on June 30th. :) Thanks to CHMA for the support and curiosity.

We’re happy to announce the Take Back Today podcast will launch this upcoming Tuesday, June 30! You can find us on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow us on your favourite platform to ensure you get the latest episodes.

Also, thanks to CHMA 106.9FM for their interest in our fledgling podcast! Link to the story and our official podcast in the comments below.