Anxiety, especially among adolescents, is at an all-time high. For parents and young adults, understanding how anxiety functions, and strategies to address it, are the first steps to a less anxious future. The first thing to understand is that anxiety is a natural psychological and physiological phenomenon. Anxiety evolved to keep us safe from danger. […]
“I define a good person as somebody who is fully conscious of their own limitations.” John Bradshaw “All you can really do is try to be a good person and try to make good decisions and try to survive.” Barrett Wilbert Weed Feeling that you’re not a good person, or consistently doubting that you are, […]
“The brain is like Velcro for negative experiences and Teflon for positives ones.” Dr. Rick Hansen Do you find that you tend to focus on the negative aspects of life? Whether it’s negative aspects of yourself, others, situations, or even negative versions of the future, you’re not alone. In fact, research has shown that, as […]
“The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.” – Samuel Johnson As promised here are some more tips for establishing whatever positive habit you’re looking to integrate in your life. Remember, these habits don’t just have to be lifestyle related (exercise, eating well), in fact, […]
From ancient thinkers like Aristotle and the Buddha to modern self-help gurus, the power of habits has been recognized for a long time as important to who we are and how we feel. This idea not only speaks to the power of tiny acts to create big changes over time, but also to the power […]
The Inner Critic is that inner voice that is referred to by many labels including self-saboteur, inner nitpicker or judge. We all possess an inner critical voice which more often than not can have an overpowering negative effect on us. Many of my clients come in distressed and wondering why they seem to struggle with quietening this critical self-talk. They often describe it as overpowering, exhausting and weighing heavily on the mood and self-worth.
By Dr. Amanda Stoner It seriously is for me, the most wonderful time of the year. I love Christmas! And this year, I am feeling especially grateful for the gift of family. I am so excited to travel to Ontario where my family lives, where we will celebrate Christmas together. However, I realize that this […]
By: Kristin Matthews This is often a very busy time of year for many people. Juggling work, school, the demands of home, and prepping for the holidays, this time of year can feel stressful and exhausting. More, and more, I am hearing from my clients how exhausted and stressed out many people are feeling right […]
Still wondering what occupational therapy means? No, it is not about helping you find a job…. But it can help you do your job… better. Listen in as we chat with Louise, Occupational Therapist (OT) at Simply Counselling Services. She shares her views on the importance of having a holistic view of health and how, […]
Thank you for joining me for this week’s blog! This week we address the “elephant in the room”. Living through this pandemic is challenging – for so many reasons. Is it possible that a few months ago all we wanted was some time off, to spend with family, or take a break from our hectic […]