Why Connected?
Connected believes the quality of the relationship with the counsellor is paramount. The most valuable help happens when clients feel seen and heard, and feel safe and supported to show up as they are. A counsellor should also be well informed and aware of how systemic challenges, as well as aging bias and stereotypes, impact the well-being of older persons in society.
Connected believes the counselling process promotes healthy aging by helping individuals reduce stress and acquire tools for better emotional health. Counselling is a way to maintain self-care, a pathway toward honouring one's authentic self, and helpful in working toward conscious aging.
Connected is able to help with:
-Adjusting to aging related changes
-Coping with fears related to aging, health issues, and dying.
- Processing decisions related to change and transitions (moving, retirement)
-Accepting a new diagnosis (related to physical or cognitive conditions)
-Life Review
-Understanding changing family relationships
- Offering caregiver support and education
-Dealing with loss and grief (including ambiguous loss in caregiving)
-Working through loneliness or social isolation
-Engaging in difficult conversations
Connected believes that issues related to aging can be met through supportive counselling, access to information and developing mindful awareness practices.
Connected is a virtual counselling service offered through a completely confidential and safe platform (built specifically for counselling), for anyone throughout Ontario and convenient for those who don't want to leave their homes to receive service.