Synergy Counselling is excited to welcome Eric Rankin to our team. Eric may be new to the Synergy team, but he is not new to Kamloops. Many of you may recognize him from his time at TRU where he completed the Masters of Education program, then worked as a Graduate/Undergraduate Tutor, a Student Recruiter-Advisor and [...]
Attachment styles play a significant role in how we form and maintain relationships. According to Levine and Heller (2010), there are 3 types of adult attachment styles: secure, anxious, and avoidant. As awareness of attachment theory continues to grow, people are often able to identify which attachment style they relate to; however, information about [...]
In today's fast-paced world, the conversation around self-esteem and mental health has taken center stage, with numerous individuals seeking solace and healing in various forms. Amidst the many therapeutic practices, pet therapy emerges as a unique and profound method of nurturing our psychological well-being. The unconditional love and companionship offered by pets have long [...]
Considering a New Year’s resolution? Let us invite you to rethink the “resolution” idea. Exact statistics aside, it is common knowledge that the vast majority of New Year’s resolutions end in perceived failure and disappointment. That is not the way to start your year on a positive note around the goals you wish to [...]
It’s okay to not be okay. These words are repeated often in our society, but what do they mean in real life? Many of us live busy lives, filled with huge responsibilities – whether it’s work, kids, partners, aging parents, bills, pets, or friends, life rarely seems to slow down. Sometimes, even the thought [...]
