Relationships are an essential part of human life and human personal growth, and they are unavoidable. Some are chosen, and others are thrust upon us – family, work, social environments, gatherings, daily interactions. They present us with opportunities to connect, establish a sense of belonging, provide a space to…
It is common to experience feelings of anxiety and depression. These mental health issues can be debilitating and impact the way we live. There are many coping mechanisms and techniques that can help in dealing with anxiety and depression, and one powerful strategy is mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of…
“I just want to be happy.” Don’t we all. This is a common and valid response from most people when they present to counselling and are asked about their therapy goals or desired outcomes. Emotional goals are a good place to start as they lead to discussion about values and motivation for…
Feeling rushed, under pressure, stressed and anxious are normal human responses that are experienced daily; often more than once and sometimes all at once. Be it work related, home, relationships, traffic, rushing to make an appointment, tasks we delay, social engagements that are not by choice… the list is endless. In…