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Kimberley Bayer MA, MEd, RCC Counselling Services
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Blurring Boundaries: Codependency
Codependency in relationships describes a dynamic where one person takes on the role as “the giver” and the other person the receiver,...
Kimberly Bayer
Nov 16, 2024


Memories, History & Stories in Counselling
In counselling, I often facilitate a therapeutic process that draws from memories, history, and stories. Depending on the client's needs...
Kimberly Bayer
Dec 22, 2022

Decolonization Therapy
Healing from the forces of colonization, systemic oppression, and social injustice & violence A scan of the literature leads to the...
Kimberly Bayer
May 5, 2022


Feeling Hung Out to Dry?
Winding Down 2021... This past year, in the counselling setting, there has often been feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and feelings of...
Kimberly Bayer
Dec 28, 2021


Group Facilitation, Group Counselling & Workshops
Talking Circle ~ Sharing Circles ~ During these COVID-19 pandemic times, it has been my pleasure to offer group counselling,...
Kimberly Bayer
Aug 1, 2021


New Year's Resolutions?
With 2020 winding down and a new year on the horizon, it is a common tradition to set new goals. However, one study found that 80% of new...
Kimberly Bayer
Dec 26, 2020


Drawing from Assets & Capacity: Strengths-Based Counselling
Strengths-Based Counselling. Self-Determination. Resilience. Positive Psychology.
Kimberly Bayer
Jun 26, 2020


Tele-Health Counselling: Creative Options & Considerations
Tele-health. Online Counselling. Remote & Virtual Counselling.
Kimberly Bayer
May 30, 2020


The Healing Power of Music Therapy
Music. Receptive music therapy. Expressive music therapy.
Kimberly Bayer
May 1, 2020


"Isolation" ~ Coping with COVID-19 Stressors
Isolation, self-isolation and social-distancing are familiar terms with new meaning in the age of the COVID-19 global pandemic crisis. In...
Kimberly Bayer
Apr 10, 2020


Indigenous Psychologists: Thoughts on Psycho-Educational Assessments
Medicine Wheel and Indigenous Holistic Healing
Kimberly Bayer
Mar 13, 2020

Narrative Therapy & Re-Creating Life Chapters
Developed by two social workers, Michael White (Australia) and David Epston (New Zealand), narrative therapy is a systemic approach to...
Kimberly Bayer
Feb 12, 2020


Pain, Trauma, and Reaching out to Men
In recent years, there have been numerous news items on toxic masculinity and its negative effect on men's health. Toxic masculinity, or...
Kimberly Bayer
Jan 11, 2020


Trauma-Informed Counselling
Trauma-Informed Practice
Kimberly Bayer
Dec 30, 2019


Out of the Darkness: Gender Issues & Sexual Fetishes
Working with a diverse range of clients, counselling professionals should have a basic knowledge about gender identities, sexual...
Kimberly Bayer
Dec 12, 2019


Understanding Self-Harm
Understanding Self-Harm
Kimberly Bayer
Nov 12, 2019

Feminist Counselling (It's Not Just for Women!)
Feminist Counselling (It's Not Just for Women!)
Kimberly Bayer
Oct 10, 2019


Holistic Health: Physical Activity and Mental Wellness
The benefits of physical activity on mental wellness.
Kimberly Bayer
Sep 9, 2019
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