Summers Counselling, Edmonton AB

Diana Thomas

Summers Counselling

Edmonton, AB (Southeast Edmonton)
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About Us

I am a Registered Psychologist who is trained to work with families, couples and individuals to help to reconcile differences among each other. I work in collaboration with people to clarify what is important to each person, in order to strengthen relationships and to solidify each partner's values and feelings; to help to listen to your partner and to listen to your partner.

How We Got Started

I studied to become a counsellor because I love to understand how people think. I devote myself to understand the various things that motivate a person; how people are similar as well as different from each other. I especially feel accomplished in sessions when a person feels validated by their partner in a counselling session which results in change: they view their spouse as a partner rather than as an adversary.

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What are your best tips for handling stress due to the Coronavirus outbreak?
Diana from Summers Counselling Answered this on March 25, 2020
We can help ourselves during these stressful times limiting how much of dire news we hear, paying attention to our individual levels of stress. Being out of our routines and environments creates stress within ourselves naturally. Becoming aware of our levels of stress is the first step. Reduce... (more) We can help ourselves during these stressful times limiting how much of dire news we hear, paying attention to our individual levels of stress. Being out of our routines and environments creates stress within ourselves naturally. Becoming aware of our levels of stress is the first step. Reduce the amounts of catastrophising news, even those that are well intentioned, is another way. Doing some body moving exercises such as stretching, yoga, finding them online or on apps is another way to reduce internal stress. Deep breathing and mindfulness during the day is another really good way to reduce stress. We become unaware of what we are feeling, and our levels of stress within our minds and bodies increase without our awareness. Talking about our ideas, however irrational or personal they may seem with a supportive friend or family member is another way to curb our fears overtaking us and making our hearts thud with fear.  It is ok, we do tend to become irrational sometimes and our natural inclinations to worry or ruminate or our natural go to responses take over our rational brains. That is normal for us. It is good to connect with someone we trust and share your concerns with them - this is a good way to notice where we have gone and how to get back to our usual ways of thinking. No one knows what is happening in our heads and our bodies but ourselves, so pay attention to it before it becomes too big. We can put a limit on our anxieties and our worries during this time, especially since our usual coping mechanisms have been removed and we have place some new ways of coping in place now.  It some of these suggestions is not enough, reach out and ask for help, it is part of taking care of yourself. Everyone needs help or some extra support sometimes. It only means we are human. I do that sometimes, to my sources of support when I need it and realize, hey I have veered off my usual ways of thinking without realizing it. It is a good reminder and good check to keep my fears in check. If you want to talk about this further there are many therapists who are working online. I am also available for a check in. I am available to meet for a video conferencing in a secure site. I am a Registered Psychologist.  You can contact me at summerscounselling@gmail.com   Take care,  Diana Thomas
An Introvert's Guide to Building a Referral Network
Diana from Summers Counselling Answered this on March 15, 2020
thank you, that was informative. These were all new ideas for me. thanks!  (more) thank you, that was informative. These were all new ideas for me. thanks! 
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What is the ONE secret ingredient that makes you 'unique' in your industry?
Diana from Summers Counselling Answered this on March 05, 2020
Empathy & Acceptance (more) Empathy & Acceptance