Addictions
Shame and the Antidote
Shame is the painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour. It’s extremely uncomfortable because when we
Living Well
July 15, 2021
Shame is the painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour. It’s extremely uncomfortable because when we
(Photo by Gary E. Stevenson, April 2021) The last fourteen months have certainly been challenging and have impacted our lives in many ways. For
Intimacy refers to a deep and mutual connection; a place where one can be emotionally vulnerable and sexually satisfied. Intimacy is dynamic with emotional,
Many of my clients find themselves worrying about things throughout their daily lives. We worry about what people think of us, or worrying about
Your pain has a purpose. To resist or avoid the depths of pain is to turn away from the most authentic parts of your
In general, anxiety, in and of itself, is natural and adaptive; it is a normal reaction to stress, and it has its place as an
What is ‘Pandemic Fatigue’ ‘Pandemic fatigue’ refers to feelings of emotional and mental fatigue, and overwhelm as a result of having to abide by
Job 2:11-13; John 11:32-36 The foundation of healthy intimacy is true interdependence, which requires a solid sense of self. That is, an awareness and
Empathy can be defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Empathy is a fundamental building block in close and
What is Emotional Abuse? In simple terms, emotional abuse is defined as overt and covert negative behaviors; abusive attitude and language designed to control,
Disappointment is the experience you feel when you consider ‘what might have been,’ in contrast to your present circumstances. It is the recognition that
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a short-term, goal oriented and structured therapy approach that focusses on the relationships between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is