TMCSF ESTABLISHED 1998
This blog post serves to introduce you to us and includes subjects below, ranging from our operating hours to methods for relaxation.
About Us
The Trident Mediation, Counselling, and Support Foundation (TMCSF) was founded in 1998 at the provincial level. In 2017, a related not-for-profit organisation was established at the national level, known as the Trident Mediation, Counseling, Arts and Supports Foundation (TMCASF). This foundation emphasises mediation, counselling, and support, while also integrating the arts into its initiatives.
Operating Hours
This section includes details about the foundations’ hours of operation, including when we open to the public.
Initiating Engagement with Us
Here we provide guidance on how you can begin your journey with us. You may read about steps for booking a complimentary pre-session, and initial communication methods. For example, you could email us by filling out our contact form.
Intake Procedure
You may learn about the intake process for new participants. This might involve filling out forms, an initial pre-sessions, assessments, and other steps to determine the courses of action or services needed.
Self-Assessment
You could conduct a self-assessment process. This may help you gauge your needs, understand personal or relationship challenges, and prepare for mediation, counselling, the arts, and support services.
Our Approaches
We undertake holistic practices considering your varying needs and circumstances.
Four Opportunities for Personal and Collective Development with the Foundation
You can explore four key opportunities to foster personal and collective growth. These include:
Mediation and Counselling: Services for conflict management, relationship counselling, family support, and more.
Arts and Support Services: Services that incorporate artistic expression for healing and growth.
Assessment of Costs and Supplementary Factors
This section explores details regarding the expenses associated with our services.
Acquiring Proficiency in Relaxation Methods
We offer a summary of strategies to achieve relaxation. Examples of these methods include mindfulness, meditation, breathing exercises, and other practices aimed at reducing stress.
About
We were established in 1998 in Alberta; our not-for-profit has expanded to serve Canadians in various provinces since 2017, providing customised services. Alberta and British Columbia have multiple connections, such as immigration and trade (Anderson, 2019). Additionally, these provinces have the Canadian Rocky Mountains in common.
Our offerings encompass mediation, counselling, the arts, and support. For example see Counselling and Travel and Relationships Counselling. Additionally, we are dedicated to consistently conducting research and development to offer the most current and efficient services to you. Our passion lies in helping you in overcoming challenges, resolving conflicts, and achieving personal growth. Moreover, we are often equipped to handle “problems in living” ranging from simple to complex issues.
Hours of Operation
You can schedule sessions with enough notice between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Also, you may leave voice messages “24/7” on
: 1 (672) 974-2705 (Canada)
: 1 (206) 809-1647 (the United States of America)
Getting Started with the Foundation
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Intake Process
Banff, the first national park in Canada, was created in 1885 and has been open to the public ever since. Interacting with these breathtaking landscapes can improve your ability to relax and your sense of self as you recall memories of time spent in open spaces. Our intake process consists of a brief 30-minute initial assessment, which is generally provided free of charge. When you get in touch with us, you have the chance to talk about your specific needs and preferences. We tailor our services to best fit your requirements and situations. You will be guided in this first step to identify the appropriate services. You could consider what you hope to accomplish, your expectations for the process, and the desired outcome. It is also important to anticipate any potential obstacles and to work out ways to lessen these. You can determine whether you need impartial mediation or compassionate counselling services.
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A Self-Check
You could think about the following sample questions:
- What are your goals for this expedition of self-exploration and development?
- What results do you anticipate achieving from these offerings?
- Additionally, what specific challenges or concerns are you currently facing?
As you address these questions, you strengthen your understanding and motivation. This enables you to effectively participate in mediation, therapy, or assistance programs with a well-defined direction.
When you acknowledge your needs, you can take an initial step in a continuous process of self-awareness, personal, and social development.
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A Foundational Approach
We co-design with you distinct strategies to alleviate and avert sorrow or anguish. You are supported to deepen your comprehension of possible personal, and shared life challenges. Furthermore, we embrace a comprehensive approach to offer extensive assistance, considering biological, environmental, psychological, legal, and sociological elements. Our expertise enables us to cater to the diverse facets of people’s ways of life.
Exploring Four Opportunities for Personal and Collective Development with the Foundation.
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Mediation and Counselling
Mediation is a valuable tool for conflict management. When your realities clash, you can negotiate effectively by, for example, enlisting an impartial third party to facilitate communication. The main objective of this process is to help you find mutually agreeable solutions, making it particularly useful in addressing disputes.
You are likely to find that counselling can be a facilitative tool to optimise emotional support and guidance. Counsellors often create a supportive environment where you may explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. A wide range of problems, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and trauma, can be successfully addressed through counselling. You could gain insights and develop coping mechanisms to overcome challenges and make informed decisions.
The Foundation is ready to support you in breathing and absorbing life energy. Spring’s arrival in coastal areas marks a time of renewal and growth, with beautiful flora thriving. -
The Arts and Supports
You may choose options that are ideally based on your particular requirements. Your issues may call for a diverse range of resources and interventions. We customise these components to assist you in your unique situation. Art has the ability to soothe and alert us to present and upcoming environmental issues (Catlin, 2021).
Volcanic eruptions and other disasters may lead to emotional distress and the need for evacuations. The consequences of these occurrences may result in concealed emotional wounds encompassing a variety of sentiments such as powerlessness, unease, and irritation (Clissold, et al. 2021). Outreach support services that include cultural, environmental, and spiritual approaches provide a range of resources to enhance the ability to cope with adversity.
Our offerings encompass outreach management, educational programs, capacity development, and guided imagery sessions. One of our primary goals is to support you in optimising necessary abilities and resources to effectively manage difficult situations. In turn, enhancing your overall well-being and quality of life.
As you commence your search for customised services, it is essential to stay open to exploring fresh, unique, and collective viewpoints regarding your healing goals. Additionally, you can maximise the benefits of our services and set off on a transformative journey towards attaining personal and social fulfillment.
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Settings
You can access online, telephone-based, or in-person meetings and choose options that are ideally based on your particular requirements and issues. Our overall health is intertwined in a vast cosmic network. It is essential to prioritise accessible means for healing people and the planet.
Considering Costs and Other Factors
Your initial 30-minutes of telephone counselling are complimentary.
We have successfully, from time to time, reduced fees under specific circumstances. Overall, making an informed choice about which type of services best suits your situation calls for you to canvass available options.
Have you mastered the art of staying calm when faced with challenges?
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Learning to Relax
You can incorporate activities that encourage relaxation, creativity, or artistic expression. These activities may be advantageous when preparing for and confronting new life challenges. Here are some suggested activities for you to consider:
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Mindfulness and Meditation
You may dedicate a specific time each day to practicing mindfulness and meditation techniques. This can aid in reducing stress, enhancing self-awareness, and promoting relaxation. You may benefit from focusing on your breath, observing your thoughts, and cultivating a sense of calmness.
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Tai Chi or Pilates
You might participate in physical activities to improve flexibility, balance, and overall health. Start by taking walks in your neighbourhood and gradually progress to more challenging hikes or climbs. When you participate in these exercises, you have the potential to integrate movement with controlled breathing, promoting a sense of calm and mindfulness.
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Journaling
Use a journal to express your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. You may, through a journal have opportunities to self-reflect, problem-solve, and gain clarity on your goals and aspirations.
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Artistic Expression
You may benefit from engaging creative activities such as painting, drawing, writing, or playing a musical instrument. These activities provide an avenue for self-expression and emotional release, allowing you to tap into your creativity and explore new perspectives.
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Nature Walks or Outdoor Activities
You can set aside time. Even five minutes is a beginning to spend time in nature. Here you could experience its potential calming effects on the mind and body. Take walks in natural surroundings, go hiking, or rowing. You may also engage in other outdoor activities that allow you to connect with the beauty of the natural world.
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Reading and Learning
You could add reading to your routine, whether it be fiction, non-fiction, or self-help books. Your reading may include intervals at first of five minutes at a time. You can expand your knowledge, stimulate your imagination, and provide a sense of relaxation and even escapism. Remember, the key is to find activities that resonate with you personally and bring you joy. You have the chance to unwind, nurture your imagination, and equip yourself to tackle fresh obstacles. Bring back life energy, and a rejuvenated perspective by adding these activities to your routine.
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Travel
Enhancing your social connections could be achieved by altering your surroundings and embarking on a short excursion, whether it be a half-day trip, full-day outing, or weekend getaway (Durko & Patrick, 2016). The advantages of travel therapy have been recognized for many years. For instance, in (2001), Williams acknowledged the benefits of traveling for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Travel and Creativity
The impact of meaningful travel on promoting well-being, such as creativity, excitement for new destinations, gaining knowledge, self-confidence, and building social connections, is significant (Kim & Chen, 2018). Similarly, Durko and Patrick (2016) proposed that vacation time may enhance satisfaction in relationships. They suggested, “From a practical perspective, the findings indicated that travel providers could utilize this information to promote travel as a way to strengthen relationships.” What people find memorable and valuable is often influenced by their unique characteristics and coping strategies.
Travel Options
Kim, Seo & Choi (2021) suggested that some people may extend their travels to make up for previous government restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel can serve as a way for people to assert their independence and protest against physical limitations that restricted their trips.
In summary, we were founded in 1998 in Alberta. Since then, we’ve expanded to include people from other locations. We are eager to receive your perspective on life, with any small or more substantive adjustments you may have made to relax. Moreover, we are well-equipped to create beneficial support options with you in mediation, counselling, the arts, and supports. You can generally access a diverse our array of services.
We express our gratitude for your generosity; however, we neither accept nor request donations.
This blog entry included an overview of the subsequent subjects:
- About;
- Operating Hours;
- Initiating Engagement with the Foundation;
- Intake Procedure;
- Self-Assessment;
- Foundational Methodology; and,
- Investigating Four Opportunities for Personal and Collective Development with the Foundation.
Mediation and Counseling
Arts and Support Services
- Evaluating Expenses and Additional Considerations; and,
- Mastering Relaxation Techniques
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How to Contact Us.
References
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Anderson, D. (2019, May 17). 2 provinces with deepest ties are Alberta and B.C., according to report. Canadian Broadcasting News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-bc-trade-ties-relationship-1.5140490
Catlin, R. (2021, June 14). The Sad Truths Behind These Unsettling Works of Art. At The Smithsonian. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/unsettling-experience-viewing-natural-disasters-works-art-180977949/
Clissold, R., McNamara, K.E., Westoby, R. Raynes, & Obed, V.L. (2021). “We were all heartbroken”: Emotional wellbeing and healing after the 2017/2018 Manaro Voui eruptions in Ambae, Vanuatu. Academia. https://www.academia.edu/78251832/_We_were_all_heartbroken_Emotional_wellbeing_and_healing_after_the_2017_2018_Manaro_Voui_eruptions_in_Ambae_Vanuatu
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Durko, A.M., & Patrick, J.F. (2016). Travel as Relationship Therapy: Examining the Effect of Vacation Satisfaction Applied to the Investment Model. Journal of Travel Research.
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Kim, H., & Chen, J.S. (2018). The Memorable Travel Experience and is Reminiscence Functions. Journal of Travel Research. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0047287518772366
Kim, E.E.K., Seo, K, & Choi, Y. (2021). Compensatory Travel Post COVID-19. Journal of Travel Research. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/00472875211048930
Williams, G. (2001, March 31). Travel: Travel therapy; When it all gets too much, take a holiday to revive, restore and return to your glorious best. The Mirror. The Free Library. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Travel:+Travel+therapy;+When+it+all+gets+too+much,+take+a+holiday+to…-a072559287