While this was the beginning of Indigenous History month as well as Pride month, this year, we mark the occasion filled with sadness and outrage at the news from Kamloops…
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I've been learning lately about polyvagal theory, developed by Stephen Porges. I find it to be a really clear and helpful way of thinking about our feeling states that can…
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"Is it normal to be so stressed?" "How do other people reduce stress? ... Do they just breathe?!" These are some questions that stood out to me over the last few weeks since I…
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Whilst my practice does not centre Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, it can be a very useful tool. I recently found a freely available workbook that is well organised and practical. I would…
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As mostly rational, fairly successful adults, most of us lucky enough to still have living parents hope that family dynamics during visits will be enjoyable, connective, potentially heart-warming experiences, at…
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Do you wonder what's at play when you, or others around you, get stuck in conflict or in wonky relationship dynamics? Perhaps you feel pulled into a caretaker role, or…
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I recently wrote a page about emotional eating, which is a starting point if you want to get a better handle on the “what” and the “why” sides of things. This…
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Interpersonal conflict is inevitable in life. How we deal with it - both within ourselves and in communication with the other, can take us on very different paths. Exploring our reactiveness can:…
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This week was a bit crazy. It gave me an "opportunity" to see how I experienced anxiety and stress, and how I... teacher of Mental Health and psychotherapist... navigated it. I…
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How distracted are you? Do you have good device-use "manners"? Have you ever texted at the dinner table? Answered an inconsequential text/email disrupting an otherwise enjoyable conversation? Do you turn to…
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