We’re so glad you’re here. Rest assured, help is possible for the person you care about.
Landing at a place like this is not easy. You’re here on behalf of someone else. They may not even know that you’re looking. But what you’re doing is important.
Our hope is that we will be able to develop a tailored plan that meets their needs. Meeting them where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.
They may not thank you today, but chances are, they will one day.
Let’s get to know your situation.
In an effort to direct you to the right place, we’d like you to click on the statement that best describes the situation of that person. Don’t worry, they’re likely not an exact match. Just pick one that makes the most sense. Once they get in touch, we’ll make sure they get the right help.
Click on a statement that best describes your situation.
“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.”
— JAMES BALDWIN
They seem to be constantly struggling. They’re not coping well. I think they may be hurting themselves. They rely on drugs and alcohol. I worry about them.
The most important thing for you to know right now is that you’re not alone. Help is possible.
Your stress is real and you’re probably exhausted from worrying. But there is hope.
At MindSeed we approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens.
Often people who match the feelings in this section have experienced a mixed bag of small and big T traumas in their lives. They might be a good fit for our stability program.
This may show up as difficulty with identity and self-worth, managing emotions, and in relationships.
Like many, the way they coped and adapted to their earlier environment was pretty resourceful, but is causing more problems now. We help update those blueprints with new understandings and behaviours. Think: going from analog to digital.
It’s very hard to know exactly what’s going on, even if they’ve shared. But don’t worry, once they contact us, we’ll make sure that they get the right help.
If you've been thinking about speaking to them about therapy, click here for some strategies.
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Their emotions are intense and sometimes explosive.
They have lots of mood swings. I often don’t know what to expect.
They feel hopeless, helpless and desperate.
They act in impulsive and dangerous ways.
They cry and feel sad a lot of the time.
They often feel paralyzed by their nervousness and worries.
They say they’re not good enough and a failure in life.
I think they’re stuck and having challenges. Most people don’t know, but we do. They often really struggle. I notice they’re coping in unhealthy ways.
Their struggle is real.
But change is within reach.
At MindSeed we approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens.
Sometimes the culprit for your loved one's pain is clear. Other times, it may seem out of the blue. They may even brush off what you’re seeing, and seem fine. They may be best suited for our Transformation stage.
It’s very hard to know exactly what’s going on, even if they’ve shared. But don’t worry, once they contact us, we’ll make sure that they get the right help.
If you've been thinking about speaking to them about therapy, click here for some strategies.
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They can’t seem to get over the loss of a loved one – either a death or end of a relationship.
They express a lack of self-confidence and self-worth.
They feel down a lot of the time.
They feel nervous a lot of the time.
They have an unhealthy relationship with food and their body.
They seem to have a gambling or shopping problem.
Help is here, but how do you engage someone else to want it?
Having someone in your circle that’s struggling can be a very hard thing to go through. You see that they’re hurting but you can often feel helpless.
While you want to help, they need to lead the process. It’s their work, not yours – as difficult as that may be to accept. That doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can do.
This might mean speaking to them about what you’re seeing. That means difficult and emotional discussions may be needed.
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For many, it’s hard to know what to say or how to approach your loved one. Sometimes, your own emotions can get in the way. Just remember, you may have to “bite your tongue” – this is about them.
Try not to diagnose them or be their therapist – there are people trained to do this. Just support them.
That doesn’t mean you can’t help — ask them if you can help them get started — maybe share our site.
Know that there could be things that are happening in their lives that they will not be comfortable discussing with you.
It’s important that you give them space to have their own experience and path. That may seem like a ridiculous or impossible ask. Especially if your situation is fraught with heartache. As much as you want to, you can't "make" someone seek help, or use it. But we'd be happy to work with you instead; to better understand the situation and discuss strategies. Equal to that is supporting you. If you've been carrying a heavy load, feel free to contact us for some support sessions.
