Welcome to Pineapple Therapy
Your Partner in Type 2 Diabetes Support in Edmonton
How We Can Work Together
At Pineapple Therapy, we are here to help you build a plan to live freely with T2D.
Here’s how we can work together on managing Type 2 diabetes:
- Integrating Diabetes Management into Your Life: Together, we’ll find ways to seamlessly incorporate diabetes management into your daily routines, making it feel more like a natural part of your life rather than a burden.
- Changing Your Relationship with Blood Sugar Levels: I’ll provide strategies to help you understand and manage any anxiety related to fluctuations in your blood sugar, reducing fear and stress associated with high or low readings.
- Reconnecting with the Type 2 Diabetes Community: I’ll help you connect with others living with Type 2 diabetes, creating a supportive network that can help alleviate feelings of isolation and share valuable experiences.
- Establishing Healthy Boundaries: We’ll work together to establish and maintain healthy boundaries with family, friends, and healthcare professionals, empowering you to advocate for yourself and your needs.
- Advocating for Yourself in Medical Settings: I’ll equip you with the tools to effectively communicate your needs and concerns during medical appointments, ensuring you feel heard and understood by your healthcare team.
- Viewing Blood Sugar Numbers Objectively: I’ll guide you to see blood sugar readings as neutral data that inform your decisions, rather than as measures of your worth or success in managing diabetes.
- Developing Routines for Diabetes Management: We’ll create routines and systems that make diabetes management a more manageable part of your life, reducing stress and improving your overall control.
- Exploring Emotions Surrounding Your Diagnosis: I’ll provide a safe space for you to explore and process your feelings related to your diagnosis and the ongoing challenges of living with Type 2 diabetes.
- Supporting Caregivers to Reduce Burnout: I’ll offer support and resources for caregivers, helping them manage the emotional toll of supporting a loved one with Type 2 diabetes, and ensuring they have the tools to provide effective care.
What Does Success Look Like?
Success at Pineapple Therapy means living a full, vibrant life while managing T2D.
It means feeling empowered and confident in your ability to handle the daily challenges of diabetes management. It means not letting T2D define you, but integrating it into your life in a way that feels manageable and sustainable.
For you, success might look like:
- Feeling Empowered: You feel confident in your ability to manage Type 2 diabetes, make decisions that align with your health goals, and advocate for your needs in medical settings.
- Reduced Anxiety: You experience less anxiety around blood glucose levels and have effective strategies to manage any stress that arises from fluctuations.
- Connection with the T2D Community: You feel connected to others living with Type 2 diabetes, reducing feelings of isolation and fostering a supportive network.
- Healthy Boundaries: You have established healthy boundaries with family, friends, and healthcare professionals, which enhances your sense of self-efficacy and self-advocacy.
- Neutral View of Blood Glucose Numbers: You view blood glucose readings as neutral data that inform your decisions, rather than as reflections of your worth or success in managing your diabetes.
- Effective Routines and Systems: You have developed routines and systems that integrate diabetes management into your daily life, reducing stress and improving overall control.
- Emotional Wellness: You have processed the emotions related to your diagnosis and the ongoing challenges of living with Type 2 diabetes, leading to improved emotional health and well-being.
- Caregiver Support: For caregivers, success means feeling confident in your ability to support your loved one with Type 2 diabetes, effectively managing the stress and emotional challenges of caregiving while having the tools needed to provide meaningful support.
At Pineapple Therapy, we’re here to support you every step of the way on your journey towards living freely with T2D.
Ready to start your journey towards a more confident, balanced life with T2D?
Here’s how:
- Schedule a Free Consultation: Contact me to schedule your free consultation. This is a no-obligation opportunity for us to understand your needs and for you to see if we’re the right fit.
- Discuss Your Goals for Therapy: In our first session, we’ll discuss your goals for therapy and how we can help you achieve them.
- Begin Therapy & Start Living Freely with T2D: Start your therapy sessions and embark on the journey towards living freely with T2D. We’ll be there to support you every step of the way.
