We are living in interesting times. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused massive upheaval in multiple areas of our lives. Things are changing on a daily basis which can cause an increase in panic and fear. As humans, we like to feel safe. Uncertainty definitely doesn’t feel safe. It’s pretty easy to quickly fall into fear, … Continue reading Managing Fear in Uncertain Times
It’s Valentine’s Day today. What better time to talk about love? Valentine’s day reminds us of how much others love us. For some people though, it can be a really difficult day. But I have a secret for you—you don’t need someone else to love you in order to have peace and happiness. A few … Continue reading Self-Compassion
Remember my blog post about self-hatred? Did that resonate with you? Are you overly critical of yourself? I’ve got good news for you. There are ways to overcome self-hatred. (If you missed the blog post on self-hatred, take a quick look at it, then come back and read this). One of the best ways to … Continue reading Healing Self-Hatred
I’ve been thinking a lot about hate as we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr day this week. Does hate effect our mental health and wellbeing? Are there different types of hate? Can we overcome hate? I’ve been sick all week and I HATE being sick. I hate the cold virus that has infected my body. … Continue reading The Destructive Power of Hatred
1 in 4 people struggle with some form of anxiety. One of the most common symptoms of anxiety is racing thoughts. Racing thoughts are those thoughts that are unwanted, invasive, distressing, and cause distress in different areas of your life. These thoughts can feel completely overwhelming and cause the person experiencing them to feel out … Continue reading Racing Thoughts: What Are They and How to Stop Them
Self-care is a term that gets thrown around a lot in counseling. It really become a hot topic during new years: this is the time to really focus on yourself, your goals for the year, ways to improve yourself, etc. While we hear the phrase a lot, yet many people don’t know what it means. … Continue reading Self-care
