Roots in Wellness

Roots in Wellness At Roots in Wellness, we strongly believe that each and every person has the potential to make important changes and live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

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Not all trauma comes from a single event.Many first responders, healthcare workers, correctional workers, military perso...
06/18/2026

Not all trauma comes from a single event.

Many first responders, healthcare workers, correctional workers, military personnel, dispatchers, and other helping professionals are exposed to trauma repeatedly over the course of their careers.

The impact is often cumulative.

Many carry invisible wounds while continuing to show up for others every day.

Seeking support is not a sign that you are unfit for the job.

It is a sign that you are human.

Whether your trauma stems from a single event or years of cumulative exposure, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Roots in Wellness provides trauma-informed counselling for first responders, helping professionals, and community members. Reach out to learn more.

Many people think OCD is about cleanliness or organization, but for many individuals, OCD is actually about uncertainty....
06/17/2026

Many people think OCD is about cleanliness or organization, but for many individuals, OCD is actually about uncertainty.

OCD often begins with an intrusive thought, image, feeling, or doubt. The thought creates distress, and the person feels compelled to do something to make that distress go away. This might look like checking, seeking reassurance, researching online, replaying memories, or mentally reviewing situations over and over.

The relief that follows is usually temporary. Before long, the doubt returns, and the cycle begins again.

One of the challenges of OCD is that it asks questions that often cannot be answered with complete certainty. The more certainty someone seeks, the stronger the cycle can become.

Having an intrusive thought does not mean you agree with it, want it, or that it reflects who you are. In fact, OCD often targets the things that matter most to us.

If you’re feeling stuck in a loop, help is available. Learn more at:

🔗:https://rootsinwellness.ca/jenn-mirabelli/

Jenn

A healthy relationship with movement isn’t defined by how often you exercise. It’s reflected in your ability to approach...
06/16/2026

A healthy relationship with movement isn’t defined by how often you exercise. It’s reflected in your ability to approach your body with flexibility, compassion, and respect—even on the days you don’t.

It’s also about building a relationship with your body that feels safe. Safe enough to rest without guilt. Safe enough to miss a workout without feeling like you’ve failed. Safe enough to recognize that your needs may change from day to day.

In a culture that often teaches us to criticize, control, or “fix” our bodies, learning to listen to them can feel unfamiliar. Yet healing often begins when we start asking a different question:

“What does my body need from me today?”

Sometimes the answer is movement. Sometimes it’s rest. Sometimes it’s nourishment, connection, or recovery.

Your worth was never meant to be measured by calories burned, steps taken, or goals achieved. Your body deserves care not because of how it looks or what it can accomplish, but because it is worthy of care in the first place.

Jenn

In a world that often celebrates busyness, rest can feel like something we have to earn.But rest is not a reward for bei...
06/15/2026

In a world that often celebrates busyness, rest can feel like something we have to earn.

But rest is not a reward for being productive, it is a basic human need.

Rest helps us restore our energy, regulate our emotions, improve our focus, and care for our overall well-being. When we ignore our need for rest, our minds and bodies often find ways to remind us through exhaustion, irritability, difficulty concentrating, or burnout.

You do not have to earn rest.
You do not have to justify rest.
You deserve rest because you are human.

What is one way you are choosing to rest this week?

June is PTSD Awareness Month.When people hear “PTSD,” they often think of a single traumatic event. In reality, trauma c...
06/10/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

When people hear “PTSD,” they often think of a single traumatic event. In reality, trauma can result from many different experiences, including accidents, violence, first responder work, military service, medical trauma, childhood experiences, and ongoing exposure to stress or adversity.

PTSD is not a character flaw or a sign that someone is “not coping well enough.” It is a response of the nervous system to experiences that felt overwhelming, frightening, or unsafe.

Some common symptoms may include:
• Intrusive memories or flashbacks
• Avoidance of reminders
• Changes in mood or beliefs about oneself
• Feeling constantly on edge or hypervigilant
• Difficulty sleeping or concentrating

Recovery does not mean forgetting what happened. It means learning to feel safe, connected, and present again.

Let’s replace judgment with understanding and stigma with compassion.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available.

Pride is more than just a celebration; it’s a reminder that equality, safety, and dignity are rights worth fighting for....
06/09/2026

Pride is more than just a celebration; it’s a reminder that equality, safety, and dignity are rights worth fighting for. We honor the generations of 2SLGBTQ+ folx who challenged discrimination, demanded visibility, and paved the way for progress, while recognizing that the work is far from over.

This month, we celebrate love. Every day, we stand for inclusion, justice, and a world where everyone can live openly and authentically.
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Meet Jenn 👋🏻Healing isn’t always loud or obvious.Sometimes it looks like pausing instead of pushing through.Like noticin...
06/08/2026

Meet Jenn 👋🏻

Healing isn’t always loud or obvious.

Sometimes it looks like pausing instead of pushing through.
Like noticing what you feel instead of avoiding it.
Like choosing to be honest with yourself, even when it’s uncomfortable.

You don’t need to be “fixed” to be worthy of support.

If you’ve been carrying a lot—anxiety, overwhelm, disconnection, or just the weight of trying to hold everything together—you don’t have to do it alone.

There’s space here for all of it.

Accepting new clients ✨

🔗: https://rootsinwellness.ca/jenn-mirabelli/

06/04/2026

Social media day at Roots in Wellness!

We would like to extend a huge congratulations to Jami, who recently completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychol...
06/03/2026

We would like to extend a huge congratulations to Jami, who recently completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology!

Jami has done incredible work in her time with us, showing up for her clients with compassion, understanding, and wisdom. We are so thrilled to announce that Jami will be staying on our team as an Associate Therapist at Roots in Wellness!

We are so thrilled to have Jami continue on our team, and to witness this next stage in her journey of helping others.

Congratulations, Jami!!

Perfectionism often feels like it’s helping, like it’s keeping you motivated, prepared, or in control. But more often, i...
06/02/2026

Perfectionism often feels like it’s helping, like it’s keeping you motivated, prepared, or in control. But more often, it’s driven by fear. Fear of getting it wrong. Fear of being judged. Fear of not being enough.

In therapy, we don’t try to “get rid” of perfectionism overnight. Instead, we get curious about it. What is it protecting you from? When did it start? And is it actually helping you move forward — or keeping you stuck?

Because while perfectionism can push you, it can also lead to anxiety, burnout, and avoidance. Change doesn’t come from doing everything perfectly. It comes from doing things differently.

That might look like:
• Letting something be “good enough”
• Taking action before you feel fully ready
• Challenging all-or-nothing thinking
• Speaking to yourself with more compassion

You can still have high standards — without being hard on yourself. Progress and self-compassion can exist together.

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