Guest Interview – Therapist and Mental Health Blogger – Heather LeGuilloux
This week, I’ve been lucky to meet and chat with a woman working both offline, and online as a therapist and mental health blogger. Her work’s in a difficult, massively important, no doubt highly rewarding area of mental health. She’s a positive, inspirational influence, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this chat and her resources.
I’m sure you’ll check out her resources but first let’s get to her just a little bit better.
Hi, great to chat! Please give my readers a quick introduction to you, where you live and what you do
Hi there! Thanks for having me on your blog. My name is Heather and I am a therapist and mental health blogger living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I currently work with youth who are needing a safe space to talk or explore options for their mental health or situational concerns. It’s a tough but fulfilling career to support young people through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Something you love about your home town, and why people should come visit
My hometown is Kelowna, British Columbia which is located in the Okanagan Valley and is often known as the Napa Valley of Canada because of the perfect growing conditions for vineyards. Okanagan Lake makes this area a fantastic spot to visit in the summer for so many fun activities like swimming or boating and in the winter there are lots of mountains nearby to try your hand at winter sports like snowboarding or skating.
What do you wish you knew when you were a teenager
As a young person, I wish I knew more about the importance of critical thinking and making choices based on logic rather than emotion.. easier said than done as a young person but I now know that when it comes to finances or career direction, it can be helpful to take a step back and pause before making a choice!
Would you tell us about something or someone in your life, that motivates you each day?
I have always seemed to be a motivated individual and I believe it comes from having a passion to help others in their lives.
That being said, sometimes I need to slow down and focus more on myself rather than putting others first, and I’m still working on that balance.
Who is one of your online mentors, why they inspire you and how can people find them
At the moment I am obsessed with Marie Forleo. She was named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation and works to ‘shows you practical ways to become the person you most want to be’ and is the host of MarieTV. I highly recommend checking out her website www.marieforleo.com especially if you’re looking to grow as a person. She is a powerhouse of positivity!
An ambition you haven’t achieved yet
To achieve financial freedom in order to live my life to the fullest while also being able to give back even more to others.
How do you keep fit and healthy
It’s a struggle since I work a desk job so I try to remind myself to get up and go for walks, keep hydrated and prepare healthy snacks ahead of time.
Quickfire Quiz
Favourite fiction book
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
Favourite non-fiction / biography
Today I’m Alice by Alice Jamieson
(Note from Christie, this is going on my Goodreads ‘to read’ list, right now!)
Favourite writer
This changes all the time!
Favourite quote (and appropriate credit please)
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve such beauty.” ~ Maya Angelou
(Note from Christie – if you haven’t read any Maya Angelou yet, please do, she’s amazing! I reviewed one of her books on my You Tube if you need a starting point)
Favourite city and/or country (other than your hometown)
Brisbane, Australia
Favourite building
All of the beautiful old buildings in France
Favourite film
National Treasure
Favourite piece of music / song
Hotel California – Eagles
Your guilty pleasure
Coffee 🙂
You’re having a dinner party and invite 3 people, living or dead. Who do you invite and why
My maternal grandfather – he passed away when I was only 10 years old and my memories and stories from family all indicate that he was an extraordinary individual. I wish I had more time to get to know him better. Maya Angelou – she had an extraordinary life and was so self-sacrificing. I feel I could learn a lot from her experiences. And Princess Diana – again an individual whose life was dedicated to serving and supporting others.
And now it’s all about you…
Something people don’t know about you
I lived in Australia for almost 5 years while I received my Masters of Counselling degree, traveled and worked as a therapist. It was a great experience!
Share a link, any you like, that you think will amuse, inspire or motivate the community
https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/549157748307175099/
Where can people find you and your work online?
Guest post: http://cliniciantoday.com/the-art-and-science-of-listening-remaining-attentive-as-a-helping-professional/
Facebook / Instagram
www.facebook.com/heatherleguilloux
www.instagram.com/heather.leguilloux
Website www.heatherleguilloux.ca
Here’s a chance to promote your work, how can people support you?
Check out my blog for lots of mental health & wellness information: www.heatherleguilloux.ca/blog
Massive thank you for your time, is there anything else you’d like to share with the community?
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Wow, thanks Heather, that’s great.
So thrilled to share your time, and I’ve no doubt my community will be checking out your resources very soon.
In a rush, just click on this image of Heather to jump to her website!
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