BEGIN YOUR SWEET JOURNEY.

Discover the healing power of baking

In a world that often feels chaotic and fast-paced, it's easy to overlook the therapeutic potential of a seemingly simple act: baking. Life Can Be Sweet invites you to embark on a delicious journey of self-discovery, as you uncover the transformative power of baking as therapy. Let’s create safety for you by busying your hands while we dive into your personal story.

When we bake, we create. In that act of creation, we find solace, empowerment, and self-expression. Whether it's crafting intricate pastries or experimenting with new flavours, baking allows us to tap into our creativity, to explore our passions, and to develop a sense of accomplishment.

Baking and Therapy?

Kathryn Rodrigue
Registered Psychologist and baking enthusiast

Unleash your inner baker, immerse yourself in a world of sugar, flour, and love, and find serenity in every crumb.

I am a registered psychologist and have been a hobby baker my entire life. I use baking in the same ways I will be teaching you, which is to provide me with a grounding hobby that helps me to build confidence and connection with every recipe. My hope is to show you how to use this fun (and delicious) activity to connect with yourself and your loved ones. While we’re at it we will explore your experience of mental health in an environment that feels safe and less confronting. Are you ready to discover the unique therapy of baking and embrace a life that truly can be sweet?

FAQs

  • The intake session will not be a session where we bake. This session will be for us to get to know each other and for you to decide what services are the right fit. I am also available for free 15 minute phone consultations. Please feel free to book a consultation to discuss your needs.

  • No problem! I offer talk therapy and Accelerated Resolution Therapy sessions both in person in the office or virtually. I’m happy to work with you in whatever way is comfortable for you.

  • In a baking therapy session, I will be supporting you to learn not only a new hobby or interest but will pair each recipe with therapeutic skills and ideas. These will be skills you can use in your day-to-day to support your wellbeing and mental health. We will still be engaging in therapeutic conversation but it won’t be your typical sit down and talk for an hour interaction!

    If you’ve heard of walk and talk therapy or noticed you have great heart to hearts with your loved ones while driving, I aim to create a similar environment of ease. If any consistent themes seem to be occurring there may also be opportunity for us to use Accelerated Resolution Therapy to work through these stuck points.

  • I have been a hobby baker my entire life and use baking in the same ways I will be teaching you. I have taken Wilton Cake Decorating courses and a variety of cookie decorating courses. I have also taken the Alberta Food Safety Basics course through Alberta Health Services.

  • When you have decided to bake with me I will send you a checklist of the tools we will need every week. You will let me know what you have access to and I will provide the rest! This way you don’t have to invest in supplies you might not use if you decide baking isn’t for you. If you choose to do baking sessions virtually, I will ensure we can bake a recipe using equipment you do own.

    For the ingredients, you will be responsible for purchasing what we need each week. I will send you the recipes ahead of time to give you time to prep.

  • We can discuss any allergies and intolerances on intake to ensure the recipes are safe for you.

  • The first option is that we bake at your house. My hope is that this will help increase accessibility and help you to relax and enjoy yourself in a safe space for you. You will also develop familiarity with your kitchen and your equipment should you decide to continue baking on your own. Don’t worry about feeling like you have to be a host to me or have an immaculate home, I am here to meet you where you’re at.

    The second option is virtual baking sessions where you bake in your home and I bake in mine while we chat over video call.

    The final option is to do a baking session in an office environment. In the office we will be using an air fryer to make our yummy treat. I might send you home with some of the recipe ingredients to finish baking at home.

    We can discuss which option is best for you in a free 15 minute phone consultation or in our intake session.

  • I am a registered psychologist and most of the insurance plans that cover mental health care should cover services provided by a registered psychologist. Please check with your benefit provider before booking to ensure there will be no billing concerns as I will not be able to provide refunds if your insurance does not cover my services.