What is a Mental Health Coach?
A Mental Health Coach offers support to individuals, families and environments that are affected by mental health disorders. As a resource navigator, Karyn will provide peer support, advice and guidance on how to achieve a life of quality, how to support a loved one and how to create a safe space that is trauma informed.
A Mental Health Coach is ideal for:
- those directly experiencing symptoms of mental health disorders
- parents of children who are struggling with mental health
- those requiring guidance and/or assistance in developing short and long term plans
- compassionate intervention & crisis prevention
- anyone wanting to learn more about self advocacy
- environments looking to create a safe space that is inclusive and trauma informed*
*What is ‘trauma informed’? Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is the acknowledgment that an individual who comes into your care may have a history of trauma. It recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and how they play a role in one’s life, therefore allowing you to provide better care. Learn more about Trauma Informed Care here
While not a Regulated Health Professional, a Mental Health Coach will make the overwhelming seem manageable. Through guidance, relatability and compassion, Karyn will break down the path to recovery, provide direction in establishing a Medical Support Team as well as help you adapt short and long term strategies to keep you living the life you deserve.
I am someone who lives with symptoms of Mental Health Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness and/or Disability.
I am a Service Provider / Medical Practitioner / Business Owner who is interested in learning how I can create a more accessible and inclusive environment for anyone living with symptoms of Mental Health Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness and/or Disability.
I am someone in a Support / Caregiving role of someone who lives with symptoms of Mental Health Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness and/or Disability.
1-on-1 Mental Health Coaching can be an efficient step forward in regaining control of your life after a diagnosis or persistent struggle. No matter where you are on your mental health journey, click the link below to start making your short and long term plans towards achieving a life of high-quality.
I am someone in a Support / Caregiving role of someone who lives with symptoms of Mental Health Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness and/or Disability.
I am a Service Provider / Medical Practitioner / Business Owner who is interested in learning how I can create a more accessible and inclusive environment for anyone living with symptoms of Mental Health Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness and/or Disability.
I am someone in a Support / Caregiving role of someone who lives with symptoms of Mental Health Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness and/or Disability.
Are you a Parent, Guardian, Caregiver, Supporter or someone indirectly affected by symptoms of mental health disorders? Mental Health Coaching can help you take care of yourself while taking care of others in addition to answering all those questions you don't know how to begin asking.
I am a Service Provider / Medical Practitioner / Business Owner who is interested in learning how I can create a more accessible and inclusive environment for anyone living with symptoms of Mental Health Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness and/or Disability.
I am a Service Provider / Medical Practitioner / Business Owner who is interested in learning how I can create a more accessible and inclusive environment for anyone living with symptoms of Mental Health Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness and/or Disability.
I am a Service Provider / Medical Practitioner / Business Owner who is interested in learning how I can create a more accessible and inclusive environment for anyone living with symptoms of Mental Health Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness and/or Disability.
Whether you want to create a trauma-informed environment for clients or employees, it is never too early or too late to create an accessible environment with a reduced risk of re-traumatization.
I am someone who lives with symptoms
This website was designed with you in mind.
After receiving another late-night phone call from a friend in crisis, Karyn decided that those who live with symptoms of mental health disorders deserve better.
During sessions, you and Karyn will connect to discuss the mental health journey and your experiences so far. Together, you will define what living a life of quality means to you, identify any obstacles and develop short and long term plans that will guide you towards a life where you are thriving instead of surviving.
Perfect for:
- Anyone recently diagnosed
- Anyone diagnosed in the past
- Anyone living without a diagnosis
- Those just starting out with treatment
- Those not sure where to start
- Anyone on a mental health journey
- etc
Other ways Karyn can help:
- Normalize how you’re feeling
- Visit clients who are receiving inpatient care
- Notify employers / family members that you are receiving inpatient care
- Offer support during or have conversations with others about your mental health
- Help build a Medical Support Team
- Offer Peer Support
- Help empower you towards Self Advocacy (course available)
- Empathize
- Offer confidential support
- Offer active listening
- Help develop short & long term plans for treatment & recovery
- Assist in tackling internal and external stigmas & biases
- Communication support with doctors
- Support during doctor's visits
- Help implement healthy coping strategies
- Provide guidance throughout the mental health process (diagnosis, treatment, recovery, life)
- Share awareness surrounding mental health
Questions? Looking to book an appointment? Please click here
LIMITATIONS Karyn is not a Registered Health Professional, therefore she cannot diagnose you, prescribe medications or offer therapy. Karyn’s role is to connect you with Medical Professionals and offer support in addition to the support you are already or will be receiving. Karyn does not provide crisis intervention and in the event of a crisis, you are to call a crisis hotline, visit your nearest hospital or contact your doctor.
I am in a Supportive Role
Thank you for everything you do.
When Karyn started Mental Health Coaching, she wanted to make sure she didn't forget the incredible caretakers and supporters- the parents, guardians, teachers, family members and others who are doing everything they can for their loved ones living with symptoms of mental health disorders.
Those in supportive roles are also in need of support and guidance. 50% of phone calls received weren't from those directly experiencing symptoms of mental health disorders, but were from their Spouses or Parents of children who were struggling.
During sessions, you are offered a safe and non-judgemental space to communicate your fears and ask the questions you have no one else to ask (yes, those questions) Learn how to best support a loved one, what their options are and what the future may look like.
Perfect for:
- Spouses
- Teachers
- Coaches
- Parents
- Guardians
- Family Members
- Friends
- Employers
- etc
Other ways Karyn can help:
- Compassionate Intervention (used by concerned loved ones to gently encourage someone to consider their options when it comes to mental health care, help and treatment)
- Provide guidance to parents on what options are available re: treatment
- Visit family members etc who are receiving inpatient care
- Empathize
- Share awareness surrounding Caregiver Burnout, provide tools
- Offer confidential support
- Help develop short & long term plans for treatment & recovery
- Communication support with doctors
- Help implement healthy coping strategies
- Share awareness surrounding mental health
- Normalize how you’re feeling
- Help build a Medical Support Team
- Offer Peer Support
- Empathize
- Offer confidential support
- Offer active listening
- Help develop short & long term plans for treatment & recovery
- Assist in tackling internal and external stigmas & biases
- Help implement healthy coping strategies to prevent Caregiver Burnout
- Provide guidance throughout the mental health process (diagnosis, treatment, recovery, life)
- Share awareness surrounding mental health
For questions or to book an appointment, please click here
LIMITATIONS Karyn is not a Registered Health Professional, therefore she cannot diagnose you, prescribe medications or offer therapy. Karyn’s role is to connect you with Medical Professionals and offer support in addition to the support you are already or will be receiving. Karyn does not provide crisis intervention and in the event of a crisis, you are to call a crisis hotline, visit your nearest hospital or contact your doctor.
I am interested in creating an accessible environment
Thank you for creating bridges, not obstacles.
We can all do our part in ensuring that we create and nurture accessible spaces & environments for our clients, customers and employees.
Oftentimes, services (haircuts, manicures, massage therapy) and/or life experiences (shopping, employment, etc) aren't accessible to those who may live with symptoms of mental health disorders, chronic pain and disability. It is important that we start creating and identifying safe, inclusive and trauma-informed environments that are free of judgement and stigma in order to reduce the risk of re-traumatization within these communities.
Individuals living with symptoms of mental health disorders, chronic pain and disability deserve to have access to the same life experiences available to everyone else. Please consider viewing your environment through a trauma-informed lens... you will be surprised at the impact you can have in someone's life.
Perfect for:
- Clinics
- Workplaces
- Retail environments
- Small & large businesses
- etc
Other ways Karyn can help:
- Normalize the mental health experience
- Offer support to employers & business owners in creating a trauma informed space & supporting the environment / culture
- Offer Peer Support to employers and/or employees
- Offer confidential support
- Offer active listening
- Assist in tackling internet & external stigmas, judgements & biases
- Provide guidance to employers / business owners on how to create a trauma-informed environment
- Assist in the creation of healthy mental health practices in the workplace / environment
- Share awareness surrounding mental health
- Assist in problem solving / offer solutions to creating a trauma informed space
Questions? Looking to book an appointment? Please click here
Interested in consultation services? Please click here
LIMITATIONS Karyn is not a Registered Health Professional, therefore she cannot diagnose you, prescribe medications or offer therapy. Karyn’s role is to connect you with Medical Professionals and offer support in addition to the support you are already or will be receiving. Karyn does not provide crisis intervention and in the event of a crisis, you are to call a crisis hotline, visit your nearest hospital or contact your doctor.
