Overcome your fears by exposing them
Don’t let your fears limit your life, rather overcome your fears by understanding the root of their creation in a safe way towards exposing them.From the point of conception in a mother’s womb to the very first breath you take at the point of birth the journey to life begins; with exposure to various experiences,…
Connecting with the Child within
Children develop a deep sense of distrust when their caretakers are untrustworthy or unpredictable. The world appears as a dangerous and unpredictable place and the child learns to be on guard and in control so as to feel safe and vulnerable to being disappointed. The cognitive function of a child’s mind learns that if they…
Trauma
Trauma is a violation of the internal and the external of a person causing a deep intrusion into the heart, where the physical, emotional, and psychological experiences can severely impact a person’s mind. Some Examples; A serious injury to the body – physical violence or an accident. Through severe emotional or mental distress – lived…
Grief & Loss
‘Grief is an important, normal response to the loss of any significant object or sentimental value or person’ We have all experienced grief and loss at one point or another in life. Whether it was expected or not, the tragedy, the shock, the pain, the hurt, the emotion is never an easy experience, but absolutely…
Mental & Emotional Health
How has your mental & emotional health been lately? Do you know how to recognize the symptoms of burnout? Do you know when you’re overwhelmed? Or perhaps you do recognize it, but just never do anything about it? Have you ever reached out? Do you realize that it’s OK to NOT be OK? Did you…
Challenge yourself toward positive Change
What does it mean to be challenged in order to make the necessary change/s in your present life? In this blog, I’d like to share my experience in working with individuals who have faced challenges in life that have led to a journey of change. As a counsellor and coach at a residential rehab facility,…
Unhealthy Toxic Relationships
How would you know that a person is “toxic?” Would you know that a person is toxic right away? How are toxic relationships created? The word toxic is a very common word in today’s society. It’s even more popular online where you can find millions of articles on toxic relationships and ways to survive in…
What is Worry?
Worry refers to the thoughts, images, and emotions of a negative nature in a repetitive, uncontrollable manner that results from a proactive cognitive risk analysis made to avoid or solve anticipated potential threats and their potential consequences. We often start to worry when we can’t control situations, circumstances, people, and anything in life in general……