ON THE PATH OF

Courage, Clarity & Connection

PSYCHOTHERAPY & COUNSELLING

Welcome!

I'm Caroline, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Bachelor of Human Movement Studies, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, a Master of Education in Positive Psychology, and a TheraPsil affiliate.

My mission is to empower clients to flourish by harnessing their innate strengths and fostering growth on the path of courage, clarity, and connection toward their True North.

CAROLINE MORRIS

BHMS, MEd, MACP, RCC

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Pathways

I integrate various therapeutic modalities into my practice, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFBT), narrative therapy, attachment theory and systemic approaches to allow me to meet my clients where they are and provide the right, approach for their unique situation.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Gestalt
Therapy

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Internal Family Systems Therapy

The Gottman

Method

Compassion Focused Therapy

Ecotherapy

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What we offer

Programs & Retreats

Experience our empowering programs and retreats designed to support individuals navigating the complexities of modern life.

Mental Mastery for Athletes unpacks how the drive to achieve must outweigh the fear of failing. Unlock your full potential and elevate your athletic performance with this dynamic and empowering program.

The EQ Lab for Youth empowers with essential emotional intelligence skills for school and life to overcome challenges with confidence and resilience.

Singles Support provides a safe and nurturing environment, fostering awareness, growth and relational skills.

Explore the benefits of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy, and the profound insights and healing it can provide.

Or join us on a destination Retreat for a rejuvenating experience that focuses on personal development and growth in breathtaking surroundings.

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✨ Integration After a Psychedelic Journey ✨

This weekends retreat was awe inspiring. A true honour to witness the curious and open souls committed to doing the work to step into who they want to be.

The journey doesn’t end when the medicine wears off—it begins.
What you experience in those altered states can hold profound insights, but it’s through integration that those lessons take root in daily life.

Integration is the bridge between vision and transformation. It’s where we learn to weave new perspectives into our relationships, choices, and ways of being. Without it, the experience risks fading like a dream. With it, we open the door to lasting growth, healing, and alignment.

🌱 If you’re curious about how to integrate your journey with care and intention, DM me to learn more.

@gatheringgroups @tanya_horn @caroline.anne.morris

If anyone is looking for support for their child/teen (8-18 years) I am offering this program that works on enhanced emotional intelligence skills, improved self-confidence, and practical tools to thrive in relationships, school, and personal life. The sessions are covered by most extended benefits as I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). I specialize in youth as I’ve been a teacher for 26 years with a full time position at Whistler Secondary School for 13 years. Reach out if you have any questions. My email is caroline@truenorththerapy.ca

https://www.truenorththerapy.ca/eq-lab

Yesterday I attended a gorgeous ceremony with deep souls committed to inquiry and growth.

The full moon is a powerful time for reflection and release. It shines light on what’s been hidden, offering us the chance to let go of what no longer serves us and make space for what we truly desire.

Ask yourself:
🌙 What am I ready to release?
🌙 What am I inviting in?

Tonight, write it down, breathe it out, and trust the cycle.
Let the full moon be your reminder that endings create room for beautiful new beginnings. 🌌

COMMENT below: What are you letting go of under this moon, and what are you calling in?

Teaching Teachers About Stress Management

This week I had the privilege of combining my roles as a therapist and a teacher leader to guide educators through strategies for managing stress.

We talked about the “recipe for stress” (N.U.T.S.), how to spot early warning signs, and practical coping strategies that actually work. Teachers left with tools they can use at school and in life. 🌱

At True North Therapy, I’m passionate about bringing research-based, practical strategies into schools and workplaces to help educators and professionals strengthen resilience and well-being.

#StressManagement #TeacherWellbeing #GuestSpeaker #ResilientEducators #MindfulTeaching

We spend so much of life thinking we’re learning—collecting advice, rules, expectations, and ideas of who we “should” be.

But the real work isn’t always adding more.
It’s peeling away.
Unlearning the programming.
Letting go of the lessons that told us we weren’t enough, too much, or needed to be different to be loved.

Growth isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about remembering who you already are, beneath all the noise. ✨

💬 If you’re ready to start peeling back those layers and rediscovering you, therapy can be a powerful place to begin.

#unlearning #healingjourney #therapyworks #selfgrowth #mentalhealthawareness #selfdiscovery #healingpath #mindfulness #traumahealing #innerwork

I’ve lived a life shaped by 4:15 a.m. alarms.

In my youth I was a swimmer — two hours in the pool before school, two more after. Every. Single. Day.

Later, I transitioned into kayaking — competing at the world championship level for Australia. In my 20s, I threw myself into Ironman triathlons. Different sport, same grind: long solo hours, relentless structure, pushing through when every part of you screams stop.

And then came mountaineering — the ultimate test of patience, grit, and presence. Each step a negotiation between your body and your mind, with only the wind and your heartbeat for company.

But the truth? I wasn’t doing it for the medals or the summits.

I was doing it for the feeling —
That deep, quiet pleasure of movement.
The moment your body becomes the rhythm.
The zone where time disappears.
Where you’re fully in it, fully you.
Where insights hit like lightning — direct downloads from something bigger.

What I’ve learned through it all is this:
Discipline isn’t about punishment.
It’s about devotion.
Devotion to your potential.
Devotion to the version of you who knows what it means to show up anyway.

💥 Learn about this and much more in my Mental Mastery: 8-Session Program. For high-performers, dream-chasers, and those who feel there’s more inside them waiting to be unlocked — this is where mindset meets embodiment.

Your mind is an engine just as much as your body. Learn how to drive it.

Comment MENTAL if this post hits!

📸 @caroline.anne.morris

#MentalMastery #AthleteMindset #DisciplineIsDevotion #FlowState #MountaineeringLife #Ironman #SwimmerLife #HighPerformanceMindset #MoveToFeel

What your teen daughter wants you to know… but won’t tell you:

“I act like I don’t care, but I care deeply.”
“I get mad at you because you’re safe. I need to let it out somewhere.”
“When I pull away, I still want you to be there.”
“Sometimes I don’t need advice — just for you to listen.”
“The pressure to be perfect is crushing, even if I don’t show it.”
“I compare myself to everyone, constantly.”
“I need you to believe in me, especially when I don’t believe in myself.”
“Please don’t take my moods personally — I’m still figuring out who I am.”

She’s asking, “Can I trust you to love me through this?”

Stay close. Stay soft. She still needs you — more than ever.

If you would like to work together to help with teen communication & understanding DM me.

True Connection is about Expansion.

Connection in a healthy partnership feels like freedom, not pressure. Especially when you’ve experienced trauma, the nervous system can confuse chaos with passion, or control with care. But healing changes your love language.

A strong, empowered relationship isn’t loud or dramatic — it’s safe and deeply grounding.

Here’s what it looks like:
🌀 Selfless listening without needing to fix
🌀 Calm communication — even when emotions run high
🌀 Holding space for each other’s grief and growth
🌀 Strong trust with acceptance and non judgment
🌀 Authenticity over performance
🌀 Rest, laughter, and shared adventures
🌀 Empowering love — not love that needs you to shrink
🌀 Clear commitments, but freedom to grow and shift
🌀 A bond that thrives without needing constant proximity

Love is when you build peace together.

🌱 The more safety you cultivate within, the more connection you can offer without.

💬 Which of these relationship qualities do you value most? Let’s talk about it ⬇️

#relationshipgoals #traumahealing #selfawarelove #yungpuebloquotes #emotionalmaturity #healthyrelationships #partnershipnotownership #therapistthoughts #connectionnotcontrol #consciouslove #growthtogether

New Moon Energy: A Fresh Start 🌙

The new moon is a quiet invitation. A pause. A moment to ask:
What do I truly want to call in?

When working together, we often explore what’s no longer serving you — patterns, beliefs, relationships. The new moon is a beautiful companion to that process. It marks a time to release the old and set clear, aligned intentions from a place of inner truth.

✨ This isn’t about chasing goals.
It’s about planting seeds — gently, consciously — and trusting the unfolding.

Try this:
1. Get still.
2. Reflect: “What feels authentic for me to invite in right now?”
3. Write it down. Speak it aloud. Light a candle. Let it matter.

You don’t have to know how it will happen — only that you’re open.

#NewMoonIntentions #TherapyTools #IntentionalLiving #InnerWork #AlignedLiving #MentalHealthAwareness #MoonCycles #TherapistThoughts #EmotionalWellness #SelfDiscovery #ShadowAndLight

I’m on the ferry coming back to Whistler from Victoria B.C. and marinating in the sacred experience of our @gatheringgroups retreat. This video is a snippet of where we come together to transmute the deeply meaningful intentions our participants created after a committed 2 months of working together on weekly Zoom sessions. It was incredible to witness the profound insights and transformation as well to facilitate alongside my partner @tanya_horn and @gatheringgroups Now onto the exciting work of integration with our group.
If you are curious to learn more Tanya and I are planning another free Information session where we will also announce Spring cohort dates. DM or email me if you would like to receive more information.
#healingjourney #truenorththerapy #gatheringgroups #momentmushrooms #harmreduction

What is a Healing Journey Intention?
As a therapist supporting intentional healing journeys, I often say: your intention is your compass.
An intention is the purposeful why behind your inner experience. It’s the conscious anchor that helps guide your emotions, thoughts, and insights during the journey.
Why does intention matter?
A recent research review of over 11,000 journey participants found that intention significantly shapes the quality and impact of the experience.

People who set clear intentions were more likely to report:
Mystical or meaningful experiences
Heightened self-awareness
Connection with nature, spirit, or inner wisdom
Lasting improvements in well-being

The most common motivations for using people seeking healing journeys are:
Expanding awareness and self-knowledge
Coping with emotional pain
Enhancing pleasure, presence, or connection

Whether your intention is healing, growth, or exploration, taking the time to clarify it can deepen your experience.

Set it with care. Hold it lightly. Let the process unfold.

#PsychedelicTherapy #MentalHealthSupport #TherapistPerspective #SetAndSetting #PsychedelicIntegration #HealingJourney #InnerWork #SelfAwareness #TraumaHealing #PlantMedicineSupport #IntentionalLiving

I used to believe I could outsmart my emotions. That if I stayed positive enough, pushed hard enough, or ignored the heaviness long enough, I’d be okay.

But the truth is, emotions don’t disappear when we avoid them. They just go underground—quiet, but still shaping everything.

One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned—through my own journey and from the guidance of others—is this: you can’t bypass what you feel. But you can meet it with curiosity.

Instead of trying to fix or force yourself out of a feeling, pause and see it. Study it gently. Where did it come from? What story is it carrying?

If you feel trapped, don’t rush to escape. Get to know the shape of the trap. That’s how you find the way out.

Freedom doesn’t come from pretending everything’s fine. It comes from facing what’s there, with compassion—and slowly, letting it unravel.

#emotionalintelligence #selfawareness #innerwork #healingjourney #feeltoheal #selfcompassion #therapytools

Ever had one of those training sessions or competitions where time seemed to disappear? Where every move felt effortless, and you were completely immersed in what you were doing? That's the "Flow Zone," and it's where athletes truly shine.
It’s not just luck; it’s a cultivable state! We've all been there, struggling to find that rhythm. But with a few intentional steps, you can increase your chances of hitting that sweet spot:
Set Micro-Goals: Break down your session. What's the immediate task?
Create Your Space: Mentally (and physically) prepare to be undisturbed.
Engage Fully: Be present in every rep, every stride, every play.
Cue Yourself: A specific song? A phrase? Something to signal "game time."
Lean Into Difficulty: Flow happens when skills meet just the right level of challenge.
Release Control: Stop forcing it. Let your training take over.

Video is me in my flow state in the pool 🏊‍♀️

Want to learn more and take your training and performance to the next level? Check out the Mental Mastery for Athletes Program. Link in Bio.

Comment your favorite way to get focused for your sport! 👇

#AthleteFlow #SportsPerformance #MindfulnessInSport #TrainHardPlayHard #InTheZone #AthleteMindset #MentalGame

Kids grow up — your marriage stays.
One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is showing them what love, respect, and partnership truly look like.

Keep dating your partner.
Hold hands.
Laugh together.
Fight fair.
Apologize often.
Be each other’s safe place.

Let your kids see that love doesn’t end when diapers, homework, and late-night feeds begin — it just deepens.

✨ Prioritize your partnership. Your kids are watching.

Reach out if you would like support to build your Love Maps using Gottman Institute principles.

#MarriageMatters #ConnectedCouples #RelationshipGoals #ParentingWisdom #LoveAfterKids #FamilyFoundation #IntentionalLiving #HealthyRelationships #KeepDatingYourSpouse #MarriageIsWorkAndWorthIt

What’s the best relationship advice you’ve ever received?

Whether it came from a grandparent, a therapist, a friend, or your own hard-earned experience — those words of wisdom can shape how we love, communicate, and grow together.

✨ Maybe it was about trust.
✨ Or how to fight fair.
✨ Maybe it was about choosing someone who feels like home — not a project.
✨ Or the reminder that you are responsible for your own happiness, not your partner.

Drop it in the comments 👇 I’d love to hear the one piece of relationship advice that changed everything for you — or one you wish you had heard sooner.

Let’s create a thread of collective wisdom. 🧠💛

#RelationshipAdvice #LoveWisely #EmotionalIntelligence #TherapyWisdom #RealTalk #HeartCentered #ConsciousRelationships #HealingTogether #RelationalHealth #MindfulLove

Last night when I was admiring the sunset I got some downloads from the field of collective consciousness.

Everyone is doing the best they can—based on where they are in their growth journey.

If you feel someone isn’t giving you “enough,” pause before rushing to judge. What if it’s not really about them?

Sometimes, our pain—whether rooted in grief, resentment or fear—gets projected outward. We judge because it’s easier than feeling what’s underneath.

Emotions like judgment, guilt, resentment, and criticism vibrate at lower frequencies. They pull us away from connection—with others and with our true self.

💡What would it feel like to meet that moment with curiosity instead of criticism?

🌀Healing begins when we stop blaming others and start exploring what our emotions are trying to reveal within us.

#EmotionalAwareness #InnerWork #ShadowWork #HealingJourney #HigherSelf #CompassionOverJudgment #IFS #TherapyTools #SelfReflection #VibrationalHealing #LetGoToGrow #MindfulnessMatters #EnergyAwareness #ConsciousRelationships

Decoding your inner world with the 6 Fs of IFS! 🛠️ If you’re exploring Internal Family Systems, these six steps are a fantastic guide to understanding your different “parts”:

Find: Notice what part is showing up for you right now.

Focus: Gently bring your attention to it, without judgment.

Flesh Out: Explore its characteristics – what does it feel like, what does it believe?

Feel: Connect with the emotions this part carries.

Befriend: Approach it with curiosity and compassion, just like you would a friend.

Fear: Understand the underlying fear or burden it’s trying to manage.

This process helps us move from internal conflict to compassionate understanding.

In our @gatheringgroups 12 week program we explore IFS and how to use this approach for healing. DM me if you want to join our next information session about this transformative experience.

#IFStherapy #SelfCompassion #MentalWellness #InnerExploration #Psychology #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #gatheringgroups

You are both a masterpiece and a work in progress—powerful as you are, and still becoming. Growth isn’t about fixing what’s wrong; it’s about uncovering your potential, refining your strengths, and stepping into the expansive version of you.

Like a muscle, the mind needs rhythm—intensity and rest. Just as athletes train in cycles, your personal growth thrives in periods: 6–8 weeks of focused expansion, then 1–2 weeks to pause, breathe, and just be. Progress isn’t constant hustle—it’s knowing when to rise and when to restore, so your true Self can lead with strength and clarity.

#MentalFitness #TrueSelf #InnerWork #RestIsProductive #SelfLeadership #MindLikeAMuscle #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #NervousSystemHealing #HighPerformanceMindset #TherapistCoach #MasterpieceAndWorkInProgress

✨ The Letting Go Method – David R. Hawkins
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions? Holding onto anger, fear, or guilt? Dr. David Hawkins’ Letting Go method offers a powerful, yet simple practice to release emotional suffering—without suppression or bypassing.

Here’s the core idea:
Instead of resisting or over-analyzing your emotions, you feel them fully without trying to change them. You allow the feeling to be there, breathe into it, observe it… and then gently let it go.

It sounds simple—and it is. But it’s also incredibly profound.

🔹 You don’t need to solve the emotion.
🔹 You don’t need to fix yourself.
🔹 You simply surrender to the feeling and let it pass through.

When we stop clinging, judging, or fighting our emotions, they begin to dissolve naturally. And in that space, clarity, peace, and inner strength emerge.

🌀 “Anything that is accepted fully can be let go of.” – David R. Hawkins

Try it today: Next time you feel triggered, pause. Feel it. Name it. Breathe. And see if you can just let it be—and then, let it go.

💬 Have you tried this before? Share your experience below ⬇
#LettingGo #DavidHawkins #EmotionalHealing #Surrender #MentalHealthTools #InnerWork

“What keeps you from being more seen and known by others?”

For many of us, the answer lies in deeply ingrained habits like people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, or trying to be the “easy one” in the room. These patterns are often driven by a desire to be liked, accepted, or to not rock the boat. We want connection, but we fear rejection. So we shape-shift. We nod along. We keep the peace.

But here’s the paradox: when we constantly suppress our true thoughts, feelings, or needs in favor of fitting in, we create distance from the very connection we crave. People may like us—but they don’t really know us. Worse, they may start to question whether they can trust what we say, because we’re not showing up authentically.

Being agreeable isn’t the same as being trustworthy. Trust grows when people sense that what you say lines up with what you actually feel. That kind of congruence is magnetic. It’s what helps us feel safe in relationships.

So this week, here’s your challenge:
Say one thing that is true for you—even if it feels a little uncomfortable. Speak a preference. Express a boundary. Share an opinion, even if it goes against the grain.

You don’t need to be loud to be real. But you do need to be honest.

Let yourself be a little more seen this week. The right people will meet you there.

What comes up for you when you consider this? I’d love to hear below.

🧠 Mental Mastery for Athletes 8-Session Program
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Your strongest muscle? Your mindset.
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We dive into what makes a true champion—not just in your sport, but in life.

We tap into your past peak moments—the times you felt totally in the zone.

What kinds of thoughts or situations throw you off or make you doubt yourself? These are your Inner Opponents — the thoughts or reactions that make it harder to race your best. We use cognitive restructuring to reframe and overcome.

Pressure is part of the game—You’ll learn how to recognize what triggers it and build the tools to stay calm, focused, and confident when it matters most.

Use mental imagery to visualize success, breathwork to stay calm under pressure, and learn how to tap into flow state—where focus, performance, and enjoyment peak.

This isn’t just sports psychology. It’s self-discovery meets high performance.
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Ready to train your brain like you train your body? Check out the session content in the program section of my website in bio.
DM to apply for the Mental Mastery for Athletes program.
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#MentalMastery #AthleteMindset #SportsPsychology #MindsetTraining #FlowState #ChampionMindset #MTBTraining #PeakPerformance #ZoneTraining #TrueNorthTherapy

✨ Manifestation isn’t new—just newly named.

What we now call “manifesting” used to be the law of attraction. Before that? Witchcraft. And earlier still? Prayer.

There is no stronger magic than affirmations and manifesting. So what’s the key to making your dreams a reality?

Repetition, repetition, repetition.

One simple and powerful method: the 369 Manifestation Method
Here’s how to DIY:
➤ Choose a goal or affirmation (e.g., “I am wealthy” or “I have a loving partner”)
➤ Write it 3 times in the morning
➤ Write it 6 times in the afternoon
➤ Write it 9 times at night before bed

Repeat daily. ✍️
And if nothing magical seems to happen after a week or even a month—stay patient. Change is often subtle at first.

Let’s say you’re manifesting love. Going on a string of “meh” dates? Not a failure—it’s growth. You’re showing up. You’re clarifying what you want (and what you don’t). That energy shift matters.

Sometimes the universe answers you in small, quiet steps before it delivers the big shift.

💫 Believe it. Feel it. Embody it. Watch what unfolds.

#Manifestation #369Method #AffirmationsWork #SpiritualGrowth #ModernMagic #LawOfAttraction #MindsetShift #ManifestWithIntention

5 ways to unlock your brain’s ancient pleasure centers

Yes, life can be hard sometimes. Maybe even collapsing. But what if the tools we need to reclaim inspiration, connection, and healing have been in us all along?

🌀 Breath
We are wired to breathe—deeply, rhythmically, consciously. It regulates our nervous system, reduces anxiety, and can even help heal trauma.

🔥 Sexuality
Our bodies hold ecstatic circuitry. Sexual energy isn’t just for reproduction—it’s a gateway to connection, healing, and transformation. Explore the art of letting go and give ourselves the time and space to immerse into what sexual pleasure can provide for mindset.

🌿 Embodiment
The vagus nerve, the endocannabinoid system, the full intelligence of your body—it all speaks. Are you listening? Movement and sensation can unlock trauma and release joy.

🍄‍ Substances
Altered states are not a glitch—they’re a feature. From ancient rituals to modern psychedelics, we are wired to shift consciousness and seek meaning.

🎶 Music
Sound came before speech. Rhythm, song, and dance are ancestral technologies that reset our nervous systems and connect us to something greater.

✨ These five elements—breath, sex, embodiment, substances, and music—are not distractions. They are access points to aliveness.

Yes suffering is a part of our human experience but we’re also here to feel deeply, connect fully, and remember who we are.

#AlchemistsPath #EmbodiedHealing #SomaticWisdom #ConsciousBreathwork #HealingThroughPleasure #IFS #NervousSystemReset #TraumaInformed #MindBodyMedicine #PsychedelicTherapy #SexualHealing #EcstaticStates #CollectiveHealing #HumanTechnology

R.A.I.N. — A mindful path through emotional storms:
Recognize what you’re feeling,
Acknowledge its presence without judgment,
Investigate with curiosity and care,
Nurture yourself with compassion.

Let it RAIN and watch your inner world grow.
#Mindfulness #RAINpractice #EmotionalHealing #SelfCompassion #InnerPeace

How to Actively Listen During Triggering Conversations

It’s hard to stay open-hearted when emotions run high—but true connection starts with how we listen.

Here are some ways to ground yourself in the moment:
💬 Take a pause and calm your nervous system
👂 Eliminate distractions and really listen
🧠 Stay curious instead of reactive
🔁 Mirror back what you hear to ensure understanding
🧘‍♀️ Let go of judgment—respond from a calm, centered place
💞 Name the emotions underneath the words
🌀 Notice your body’s reactions—they might point to deeper wounds
🧩 Speak for your internal parts instead of from them

You can hold complexity: the part of you that wants to listen and the part that wants to run.
Start by noticing. Stay with yourself. Stay with them.
That’s where real connection begins.

#ActiveListening #EmotionalIntelligence #IFS #TriggeringConversations #MindfulCommunication #PartsWork #InternalFamilySystems #TherapistTools #ConsciousRelationships #NervousSystemRegulation #CompassionateCommunication

When anxiety takes over, our thoughts can feel overwhelming and distorted. This carousel walks you through simple but powerful questions to help you pause, reflect, and see things more clearly. ✨

Swipe through to learn how to challenge unhelpful thoughts and ground yourself in reality. Your mind doesn’t have to be a battlefield.

#MentalHealthAwareness #AnxietySupport #TherapyTools #ThoughtChallenging #CognitiveRestructuring #MindfulnessPractice #GroundYourself #TherapistTips #MentalWellness #CBTtechniques #TrueNorthTherapy #HealingJourney #YouAreNotYourThoughts

What is Flourish?
Flourish is a vibrant new platform where passionate women come together to connect, grow, and lift each other up — because we should have each other’s backs.

We’re launching Wild Women Flourish Magazine, distributed throughout the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. I’ll be diving into all things mental health — sharing articles, interviews, and real conversations that matter.

We’re looking for:
✨ Women with a story, passion, or niche they want to share.
✨ Local businesses interested in advertising or sponsoring

🎙️ Coming soon: The Flourish Podcast — featuring bold, brilliant women making waves in our community.

Through events, creative partnerships, and powerful real-life interviews, Flourish is here to spotlight and celebrate the inspiring, resilient women who make our community shine.

#WomenLeadership

#WomenEmpoweringWomen

#WomenInLeadership

#EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen

Over the past few months I’ve had the deep honour of being taught how to make and paint my own Indigenous hand drum — a powerful experience I’ll carry with me always. The teachings that came with it were just as meaningful as the drum itself.

In our @gatheringgroups weekly sessions we weave this ancient rhythm into breath work sessions with clients, using the steady beat of the drum to help guide regulation, grounding, and release. These traditional ways hold timeless wisdom — and it’s a privilege to bring them into healing spaces with respect and intention.

If you are curious to know more about the work we do @gatheringgroups DM me and I’ll connect you to our healing community.

#IndigenousTeachings #HealingWithRhythm #Breathwork #TherapyTools #CulturalWisdom #DrumMedicine #TrueNorthTherapy

5 Questions couples rarely ask each other but would elevate their connection.

Even strong relationships can drift when partners stop being curious about each other. These five questions invite deeper connection, renewed safety, and shared growth. Save this for your next check-in.

#relationships #communication #psychology #emotionalintelligence #couples #intimacy #attachment

Today we hiked up Blackcomb Mountain for a cause close to the heart — supporting mental health in our community. Together, we raised an incredible $131,000 for the Whistler Health Care Foundation. Every step helped fund vital mental health programs for the Sea to Sky — proof that when we move together, we heal together. #HikeForHealth #MentalHealthMatters #SeaToSkyWellness #whistlerhealthcarefoundation

Integration work isn't just about healing the past—it's about remembering who you are.
And maybe most importantly, reclaiming the truth that you were always enough.

Not once you fix yourself.
Not when you achieve more, or love better, or prove your worth.
Right now. Just as you are.

Integration is the gentle, often gritty process of weaving that truth into your bones.
It’s sitting with the parts of you that still feel unworthy and saying,
“I see you. You belong too.”

If you're doing this work, you’re already enough.
And you don’t have to do it alone.

🌀 DM me or check the link in bio to explore 1:1 sessions or integration support.

#integration #youareenough #therapyjourney #healingpath #selfworth #somatichealing #traumarecovery #seatoskytherapy #mushlove

There’s something ancient and powerful about coming together in a circle. Today we gathered for group circle work—each of us holding a symbol of our week:

🪨 A rock—what rocked us, challenged us, made us feel something deeply.
🌿 A leaf—what we are ready to leave behind.
🪵 A stick—what will stick with us as we move forward.

In the center, we placed our items in a collective offering. One by one, we spoke. With each story, a weight was lifted—not just for the speaker, but for the whole group.

This is the medicine of sharing. When we speak our truths aloud, in the presence of others, healing happens. We feel seen. We realize we’re not alone. And somehow, we leave just a little lighter.

A circle of open hearts, grounded by nature, held by intention.

#GroupTherapy #CircleWork #HealingTogether #NatureTherapy #SomaticHealing #CommunityHealing #TraumaInformed #MindBodySpirit

Hiding our fears and denying parts of ourselves may seem like protection—but it’s actually exhausting. The more we push fear down, the more energy we pour into defending against it.
Over time, this can numb our capacity to love, connect, and feel alive.

In the realm of consciousness, like attracts like: fear breeds more fear, while love calls in love.
The turning point?
Choosing to face what we fear—gently, honestly, and with compassion. That’s where we begin to reclaim our energy, our wholeness, and our freedom.

🖤 Do you find yourself wanting to control situations? Are you particular about how your surroundings appear? Do you worry about …everything?
Ready to explore what’s behind the worry and fear?
DM to connect or check the link in bio for sessions.

At the heart of my work is this: helping you come home to yourself.

I guide clients toward clarity, courage, and connection—your own True North. Together, we navigate the messy, meaningful terrain of being human.

When someone holds up a mirror to your innermost thoughts and patterns, something powerful happens: deeper understanding, sharper insight, real change.

I help you make the hard decisions, take action on the steps that matter, and stay grounded in your truth along the way.

In our sessions, we shift perspective, build resilience, and uncover the meaning beneath it all—using grounded, evidence-based tools.

Healing isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about becoming better aligned with who you really are.

Let’s find your way forward.

#TrueNorthTherapy #MentalHealthSupport #TherapistInWhistler #ClarityConnectionCourage #SelfDiscovery #TherapyWorks #HealingJourney

As a therapist, I often witness the quiet courage it takes to sit with discomfort—especially in relationships.

That heartbreak? It’s softening your heart and sharpening your clarity.
That loneliness? It’s inviting you to turn inward and build the kind of self-respect you’ll need to sustain a healthy connection.
That frustration? It’s nudging you to break old patterns and choose differently next time.

Growth is messy. But healing doesn’t mean becoming someone else—it means becoming more you. And when you're more you, you're closer to the kind of love you’ve been seeking all along.

🧭 Trust the process. It’s not punishment. It’s preparation.

💬 If you're navigating relationship struggles, therapy can be the space where clarity, healing, and alignment begin.

📥 DM to connect or share this with someone who needs the reminder.

#TherapistThoughts #RelationshipHealing #SelfGrowth #TrueNorthTherapy #EmotionalWellness #AttachmentHealing #HealingJourney #ConsciousRelationships

Hi, I’m Caroline founder of True North Therapy located in Whistler, B.C.
When I’m not swimming in the lakes, running through the forest, or climbing rocks, I’m parenting two incredible girls and sharing a deeply fulfilling life with my partner.

I’m incredibly honoured to work as a therapist, walking alongside people as they navigate life’s challenges and reconnect with their truth.
I specialize in relationships — with others, and with yourself — and I’m currently welcoming new clients. You can DM me or check availability through the Book link on my website.

I’m also excited to be collaborating with @gatheringgroups to offer transformational healing programs in safe, supported ways.

Whether you’re seeking clarity, healing, or growth — I’m here for it. 🌿

#therapy #trailrunning #mindbodyhealing #relationships #whistlertherapist #plantmedicine #healingjourney #parentingtherapist #natureheals #truenorththerapy

Subtle Habits That Make Kids Resent Their Parents (Without You Realizing It)
Even loving, well-intentioned parents can unknowingly plant the seeds of resentment. Psychology shows us that it’s often the little things—not the obvious ones—that shape how our kids feel about us later in life. 👇

Swipe through to learn the 7 subtle parenting behaviors to watch out for—and how to shift them 💛

#parenting #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealth #attachment #consciousparenting

Healing doesn’t have to be a solo journey. In fact, one of the most powerful catalysts for transformation is simply being in the presence of others who are already walking the path we long to take.

When we’re stuck in apathy, shame, or the belief that “I can’t,” our energy is low, and our inner light feels dim. But something shifts when we gather with people who’ve moved through what we’re facing. Their presence alone carries a kind of energetic invitation: You can too.

In group settings — magic happens.
💬 Shared stories ignite hope.
💞 Vulnerability becomes courage.
🌱 Growth is contagious.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just being around those who believe in healing can help reignite your own. Sometimes, we “get it by osmosis.”

Sit with the ones who remember who they are.
And let their light help you remember who you are, too.

Both of my upcoming Gathering Groups are officially FULL! 🙌
If you’ve been thinking about joining one of these powerful healing circles — the next round is in the works.

I’ll be co-leading with the incredible Registered Nurse @tanyahorn, and spots tend to go quickly.

✨ Want in?
DM me to get on the waitlist and be the first to know when registration opens.

Let’s gather, grow, and heal — together. 💫

#Groupwork #HealingTogether #EnergyIsContagious #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #TheCompanyWeKeep #TrueNorthTherapy

True greatness isn’t about perfection — it’s about courage.
Courage to face our struggles.
Courage to grow into deeper love.
Courage to see others through the lens of compassion, recognizing their humanity — and our own.

When we practice forgiveness, we begin to free ourselves. The guilt, the resentment, the heaviness… it starts to lift.

The real gift of choosing love over negativity?
We feel the shift.
We become lighter.
We step into who we truly are.

And from that place of understanding and humility, life hurts a little less.
Because when we accept our imperfections and those of others, we no longer need to fear judgment or rejection — we know we’re enough.

#EmotionalHealing #CompassionateLiving #ChooseLove #SelfGrowth #ForgivenessHeals #TrueNorthTherapy #GreatnessFromWithin

Shared Horizon, Shared Heart 🌄💞

In relationships, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day — the logistics, the chores, the miscommunications. But love thrives when we pause… look up… and remember why we chose each other in the first place.

A strong couple isn’t just two people standing side by side — it’s two people looking outward, together, toward a shared horizon. A future shaped by mutual dreams, values, and intentions.

Whether it’s building a home, raising a family, traveling the world, or simply growing side by side — alignment matters.
Not perfection. Not identical goals. But the willingness to check in, dream together, and walk forward hand in hand.

✨What horizon are you and your partner looking toward right now?

#RelationshipGoals #EmotionalIntimacy #CouplesTherapy #SharedVision #IntentionalLiving #MindfulLove #TrueNorthTherapy #gottman

“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” — Rumi

There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens when we take the first step—before we feel ready, before we have it all figured out.

We often wait for clarity before moving forward, but what if clarity is born from the movement?

Whether it’s healing, growth, or change—trust that the path will unfold beneath your feet. The way doesn't have to be visible for it to be real. Just begin.
If you're ready to take that first step, working with a therapist can help you find your footing. You don’t have to walk the path alone.
Working with a therapist can help you:
🔹 Reflect and name emotions you’ve been carrying
🔹 Notice patterns and discrepancies that keep you stuck
🔹 Hear your own truth in a safe, judgment-free space
🔹 Access insights that are often just beneath the surface
🔹 Feel seen, heard, and deeply understood

Why it works:
When someone gently mirrors your inner world back to you, you begin to trust yourself more—and new possibilities start to emerge.

DM to book a free consultation—I’m here when you're ready.
#RumiWisdom #TrustTheProcess #OneStepAtATime #MindfulJourney #HealingPath #TherapyThoughts #TrueNorthTherapy

Pain has long been seen as purely physical—but we now know it’s much more complex. Research shows that chronic pain activates the same areas of the brain involved in emotion, like the limbic system. That means pain can be shaped by biological, psychological, and social factors.
The good news? This opens up new ways to find relief and build resilience.
Here are three therapeutic tools that can support healing:

Self-Compassion
Chronic pain often comes with frustration, guilt, or self-criticism. Practicing self-compassion—treating yourself with the same kindness you'd offer a friend—can actually reduce pain intensity by calming the nervous system and reducing emotional suffering.

Mindfulness
By cultivating non-judgmental awareness of the present moment, mindfulness helps reduce reactivity to pain and promotes acceptance, which can ease distress.

Motivational Interviewing
Helps clients reconnect with their values and strengths, increasing motivation to take meaningful steps toward managing pain and improving quality of life.

You deserve support—and compassion—on this journey.

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) helps people make room for difficult thoughts, feelings, and sensations—like chronic pain—without letting them take over. Instead of fighting pain, ACT encourages acceptance, while guiding people to take meaningful action aligned with their values. It's not about giving up—it's about living fully, even with pain.

Share this with someone who needs support.

#ChronicPain #SelfCompassion #MindBodyConnection #PainManagement #MindfulnessPractice #MotivationalInterviewing #TrueNorthTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingIsPossible

Raising Humans, Not Just Behaving Children

I’ve been teaching teenagers for 26 years and have my own teenagers… here’s what I know…
They are the most delightful and fascinating humans to witness and guide. I’ve had the honour of going through that transformation process with teens so many times which gives me the patience to know each stage is fleeting before the next. Each stage is important for their growth as a human.

As a parent it’s about being the steady presence your child can trust when their world feels too big. It’s about doing the inner work so you can meet their hardest moments with calm, not control.

The goal isn’t to raise a perfectly behaved child.
It’s to raise a whole human who knows they’re safe, seen, and loved — even when they’re struggling.

✨ You don’t need to have had this kind of parenting to offer it now.
Healing is possible — and so is breaking the cycle.

A few signs of parenting that works:
🧠 Accepts emotions without rushing to fix or dismiss
🫶 Responds with empathy, not shame
🧩 Sees behavior as communication, not defiance
🤝 Repairs after conflict with connection, not punishment
🌱 Does the inner work to respond, not react
🛟 Builds a safe space for big feelings and big questions
❤️ Embraces the whole child — not just the easy parts
🧭 Leads with calm authority and clear, compassionate boundaries

Supporting youth and parents is my life work - I love it. Reach out to me if you need help with it.

#consciousparenting #gentleparenting #cyclebreakers #emotionallyintelligentparenting #therapistthoughts #parentingwithconnection #attachmentparenting

If you are curious about how Couples Therapy could improve your sex life DM me for a free 15 consult.

As a therapist, I’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone moves through a life crisis rather than avoiding or numbing it. And I’ve lived it, too.

When we face the storm, so much of what we’ve buried—grief, fear, anger—rises to the surface. That can feel intense, even scary. But it also creates an opportunity for release. What’s left on the other side is often a lighter emotional load and a deeper sense of self.

Clients often come out of crisis with more confidence, because they did it. They faced what felt impossible and survived. That kind of growth can’t be faked.

There’s also this beautiful shift that happens: fear of life softens, compassion expands, and people find themselves more grounded—sometimes even more spiritually connected—than ever before.

I’ve witnessed this transformation in others, and I’ve experienced it in my own life. It’s messy. But it’s also sacred.

If you’re in a hard chapter, know that this could be the opening—not the ending. Therapy can help you hold the pieces until you’re ready to rebuild.

#therapistperspective #healingaftercrisis #emotionalgrowth #selfcompassion #posttraumaticgrowth #innerstrength #holdingspace #trusttheprocess #therapyheals #youarenotalone

Your intuition whispers before it shouts.

When you feel a spark—even the tiniest one—act on it. That spark is your inner child pointing toward joy, play, purpose.

Lately, I’ve been feeling a deep desire for more connection and creativity. I didn’t tell anyone. I just felt it.

Then out of the blue, someone with amazing energy messaged me: “Want to co-create something fun together?”

Yes. Yes, I do.
That’s the kind of synchronicity I’ve learned to listen to.

These moments are breadcrumbs from your soul. Follow them.
Even the smallest actions—signing up for that class, walking into that new café, texting the person who crossed your mind—send the message: I’m listening. I’m ready.

Trust your gut. Energy doesn’t lie. 💫
And if tuning into your intuition feels hard, working with a therapist can help quiet the noise, process the fear, and reconnect you to your inner knowing.

#intuition #innerchildhealing #synchronicity #energydoesntlie #followthewhispers #soulbreadcrumbs #mindfulliving #trustyourself #takealignedaction #therapyworks

The foundation to a healthy relationship has some key components but conscious love sums it up for me.

As a therapist, I often recommend Conscious Loving by Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks to clients who are ready to build more honest, fulfilling, and sustainable relationships.

This book teaches that true connection begins when we take full responsibility for our emotions, stop blaming our partners, and show up as our authentic selves. It’s a powerful reminder that lasting intimacy is rooted in awareness—not control, fear, or codependency.

Here’s what I love about it:
• It offers practical tools for clear communication.
• It helps uncover unconscious patterns that sabotage connection.
• It empowers couples to shift from reactivity to intentional, heart-centered relating.

If you’re ready to transform your relationship from the inside out—or want to build a strong foundation from the start—this book is a beautiful place to begin. You can read it by yourself, with your partner, when you are single and want to learn more about priming yourself for your forever person… I often use concepts from this book in my sessions as it quite simply makes sense.

Courage isn’t just about bravery—it’s the gateway to healing, truth, and inner strength. When we shift into the energy of courage, we begin to move out of fear and into clarity.

It’s often after our darkest moments that we awaken to a deeper peace, sometimes even touching the edge of the mystical.

If you’re navigating hard times, remember: courage is the pivot point. Everything changes from here.

Share with someone who needs this reminder today.

#Courage #HealingJourney #ConsciousLiving #EmotionalResilience #InnerPeace #Transformation #MindfulLiving #TrueNorthTherapy

💞 Sometimes, we’re not falling in love with who someone is—we’re falling for who we hope they’ll become. The version we sense beneath the surface. The one hidden under layers of pain, fear, and unhealed hurt.

💞 You see their potential. Their tenderness. The future you could share if only they healed, if only they chose growth. But no matter how much love you give…
You can’t choose healing for someone else.
You can’t carry both your heart and their healing.

💞 Why do we get stuck in these patterns? Often, it ties back to our own early wounds. If love once felt unpredictable or came with strings attached, your nervous system might confuse intensity for connection. You might be trying to earn love by being the one who stays, the one who fixes.

💞 But staying for someone’s potential often means abandoning your present peace.
And that’s not love. That’s self-abandonment in disguise.

💞 You deserve a partner who’s doing their own work. Who meets you not with promises of who they could be—but with the stability of who they are right now.

💞 Healthy love doesn’t keep you guessing.
It doesn’t ask you to shrink, wait, or rescue.

💞 Choose the love that meets you where you are. Choose the version of you that knows:
🌿 Healing is your responsibility.
🌿 So is theirs.
🌿 And you are worthy of a love that’s mutual, grounded, and real.

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