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Peak Experience Blog
At Peak Experience Counselling, our team of dedicated counsellors share insights through engaging blog posts. You will find some of our collective knowledge and particular areas of interest here, which hopefully support and intrigue!

From Partners to Roommates: How to Heal Your Relationship from“Roommate Syndrome”
Julie Petrynko, relationship counsellor, defines "roommate syndrome" and how to start shifting back towards intimacy in your relationship

Julie Petrynko
Jul 14 min read


Exploring the Benefits and Risks of AI in Mental Health Care: Learning About the New Phenomenon of AI Psychosis
In this post Julie discusses the benefits and risks of AI that are rapidly appearing. She also shares a new and growing phenomenon being called "AI Psychosis".

Julie Petrynko
Jun 214 min read


Self-Compassion: Why Being Kind to Yourself Matters
Christie Holmes shares her insights and offers the benefits of practicing self-compassion and also many resources to get started.

Christie Holmes
Jun 166 min read


What is Somatic Therapy & How Does it Work?
Rhianna Williams shares what to expect in somatic therapy and how our nervous system and attachment are involved.
Rhianna Williams
Jun 36 min read


Peak Experiences in The Sea-to-Sky Corridor: Chasing that Transcendent Feeling
Discover the link between mountain sports in the Sea-to-Sky and Peak Experiences

Julie Petrynko
May 94 min read


Understanding CBT-I: Your Path to Overcoming Sleep Struggles and Finding Restful Nights
This post discusses CBT-I and how it can help healthy sleep. A link to Mind Space, a free program to try and also makes suggestions for creating healthy sleep.

Lily Dias
Apr 296 min read


Creating Meaningful Connections Through Understanding Our Nervous System
Sara Place helps us to understand what is actually happening in our nervous system when we are engaging in meaningful connections and what is really going on biologically when we are dysregulated.

Sara Place
Apr 16 min read


The Loneliness Epidemic in Canada: Building Connection for a Fulfilled Life
There is a loneliness epidemic happening in Canada. This post shines a light on this issue and makes suggestions for how to build a more fulfilled life

Julie Petrynko
Mar 15 min read


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