Therapy Activities, Information and Interventions

The Connection Between Sleep and Depression
Josie Ruoss Josie Ruoss

The Connection Between Sleep and Depression

Sleep and mental health are deeply connected, and nowhere is this more evident than in the relationship between sleep and depression. If you struggle with depression, you may also experience difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early. Counselling can help.

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CBT-I for Insomnia: A Proven Approach to Better Sleep
Josie Ruoss Josie Ruoss

CBT-I for Insomnia: A Proven Approach to Better Sleep

If you struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, you are not alone. Many people experience insomnia, and it can take a serious toll on mental and physical well-being. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is a highly effective, evidence-based approach that helps people improve their sleep without medication.

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More Than Meets the Eye: Helping Children Explore Empathy & Identity
Josie Ruoss Josie Ruoss

More Than Meets the Eye: Helping Children Explore Empathy & Identity

As counselors, educators, and caregivers, we know that children are so much more than what we see on the surface. Beneath every first impression lies a world of experiences, emotions, and untapped potential. Helping children develop self-esteem, empathy, and critical thinking is essential in fostering emotional intelligence and social awareness.

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Exploring the Past & Future Through Expressive Art Therapy
Josie Ruoss Josie Ruoss

Exploring the Past & Future Through Expressive Art Therapy

One handprint represents the past—clients illustrate and reflect on key experiences that have shaped them.
The other handprint represents the future—clients draw and express their hopes, dreams, and aspirations.
Includes thought-provoking counseling questions to guide discussion and deepen insight.
🖌 Perfect for:
✔️ Individual & group therapy
✔️ Teens & adults
✔️ Trauma processing, self-exploration, and goal setting
✔️ Counseling, coaching, and expressive arts sessions

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