Can walking everyday help with mental health issues like anxiety, depression and stress disorders? I’ve worked with clients who have Anxiety, PTSD and Complex Trauma for over 25 years. I’ve trained in DBT, CBT and EMDR which all support client in prioritizing safe pleasurable activities and experiences to access positive emotions and physical sensations. […]
Thanksgiving is this coming up which means Christmas, Hanukkah and other holidays are around the corner. The Holiday Season can be difficult for many people for various reasons. The Holidays can exacerbate family disagreements, someone may be grieving the loss of a loved one or some people are barely surviving financially and have no idea […]
Self-care is an important part of your mental health care and an act of self-compassion. If you don’t allow yourself time to recharge, relax and feel restored, you won’t be able to fulfill your daily responsibilities indefinitely. Your body will run out of steam at some point and feel resentful, exhausted and irritable. Burning […]
During the holiday season there are often many expectations for socializing, shopping, eating and spending time with family. While some of these activities can feel joyful, others might be emotionally or logistically difficult and unrealistic. Time management becomes more complicated, stress increases and self-care may be forgotten. Pay attention to feeling physically unwell, emotionally overwhelmed […]
Are you struggling to maintain focus on your goals? Many individuals find it challenging to concentrate, often feeling pulled in various directions by distractions and negativity. In this article, we’ll explore practical techniques to strengthen your “muscles of focus” so you can better align with your aspirations. Understanding the Mind’s Pull Just like physical fitness, […]
Mindfulness—it’s one of those buzzwords that seems to be everywhere lately, right? But there’s a reason for it. Mindfulness is all about learning to live in the *now* instead of getting lost in what happened yesterday or what might happen tomorrow. It’s a simple practice that can make life a lot less stressful and way […]
Are you struggling to stay focused on your goals? Many of us face challenges with maintaining concentration, often feeling pulled into distractions and negativity. Today, I want to discuss how to strengthen the “muscles of focus” so you can better align with your aspirations. It’s easy to get caught up in a cycle of self-doubt […]
The Holiday Season is coming up fast. Stores are already putting up holiday decorations and people are discussing holiday plans. The first family holiday is Thanksgiving so I will address some ways to get through the day without it being extremely stressful. For many people this is a happy time and for others it is […]
At first glance, comparison might seem like a helpful motivator. After all, seeing someone succeed or achieve something amazing can inspire us to aim higher, push harder, or explore new paths. It can even give us a short-term boost — a feeling of confidence or satisfaction if we measure up or even surpass others in […]
Are you beginning to recognize that you might be a people pleaser? This behaviour often shows up as an overwhelming urge to be nice and to go out of your way to ensure that others like you. You may find yourself working extra hours or taking on additional tasks—not out of genuine enthusiasm, but out […]
