Lantera Counselling Blog
Reflections, Resources, and Insights for Your Mental Health
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The Power of Men’s Work: Finding Belonging, Authenticity, and Growth in Nanaimo
Men’s work offers men in Nanaimo a rare chance to step out of silence and into connection. Through circles of honesty and support, men discover belonging, accountability, and authenticity. Learn how men’s groups like Arka Brotherhood can spark growth—and how counselling can deepen the journey.
Welcome
Welcome to the Lantera Counselling blog. Here, I share reflections and resources on anxiety, burnout, depression, loneliness, and chronic pain. Each post is written with men’s mental health in mind, offering practical tools, honest perspectives, and guidance for building resilience.
Whether you’re exploring therapy for the first time or looking for support along your journey, I hope you find something here that speaks to you.
Andrej Klimo, RTC
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Emotional Pain and Chronic Physical Pain in Nanaimo: Uncovering the Hidden Connection
Chronic pain isn’t always just physical. For many men in Nanaimo, unprocessed stress, grief, or anger can quietly show up in the body as headaches, back pain, or constant tension. In this post, I explore how emotional pain fuels physical symptoms — and how counselling can help you find real relief.