Morning routines can be automatic, and mundane. They can be compromised of a bunch of habits that have become second nature and often creates little awareness as you begin the day.
How you start off your day can set the tone...
Has anyone ever told you to just move on or to just let it go? How does it feel to hear those words? What does it even mean to move on from something or to really let something go? Is...
Counsellors often hear clients saying that they didn’t seek therapy prior because they typically talk about their feelings with other friends. Some counsellors might have even heard their clients saying that talking to their friends is free!
However, talking to a...
We all experience periods in our life where we do not feel at our best. Some of us experience it more than others, and some of the experiences can be more or less severe. Here are a few tips to...
Wonder is an essential experience of life. It is often associated with the innocence of childhood or the early stages of first love. It is, however, an ageless quality of individuals that is a nourishing self-containment of love and aliveness...
Throughout our life and interactions with others we have difficult emotions that arise. One of these most difficult emotions is guilt. At times, we use guilt to motivate us. We use statements such as ‘I should do better”, “I should...
There are stages of change that an insect goes through as it matures. This change process is called Metamorphosis. First an egg is formed. Then, with just the right temperature and environment, larva hatches from the egg. Once the larva...
Over the past few decades, numerous psychotherapies have been developed in an attempt to assist individuals in overcoming their presenting concerns. One such therapy that has received particular interest in recent years is EMDR.
What is EMDR?
EMDR is a new form...
We all want to have harmonious relationships and to feel that we belong somewhere. But sometimes ourselves and others get in the way of that. Some of us aggressively force others to bend to what we want, and others of...
Some people just simply do not talk about themselves. Their inner world is a mystery and they are hesitant to let their guard down. Have you ever asked your partner “Why don’t you tell me what is wrong?” or “Why...