Coping Skills
How Mindfulness Positively Changes the Brain
If you’ve been anywhere on the Internet over the last decade, you’ve probably heard of the term “mindfulness”. In an increasingly demanding Western society, it seems as though we’re seeing a trend toward people seeking to ‘de-stress’ their busy lives. What is mindfulness? Various definitions of mindfulness exist, both technical and conceptual. According to the…
Read MoreHow to Stop Procrastinating
Do you struggle to self-motivate for tasks that you don’t want to do? Do you repeat the same patterns of leaving things to the last minute? You might be procrastinating. Welcome to the club! Procrastination is an incredibly common behaviour pattern. In fact, a 2007 meta-analysis has shown that 80% to 95% of college students…
Read More5 Tips to Break Unhealthy Habits
Have you ever tried to break unhealthy habits? Maybe you’re considering a change in diet or you’d like to get to bed earlier. Whatever it may be, stick around. In today’s blog I’ll feature tips and strategies to help you break unhealthy habits along your way. You’re not alone – change is difficult. Let’s be…
Read MoreSet Yourself Free with Self-Compassion
Are you struggling with negative thoughts, self-doubt, or a general sense of not being good enough? You are not alone. Below you’ll find common myths about self-compassion as well as practical and evidence-based tips to improve your practice. “Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” – Christopher…
Read MoreGo Beyond Coping Strategies: Embrace Your Emotions and Live Your Life
Are your coping strategies working? No, are they really working?
Do you feel like the captain of your ship, sailing through the sea of life; or are you simply keeping your head above water? If you think there’s more to life than just coping through it
Emotion-Focused Coping vs. Thriving Through Life
Emotion-Focused Coping in Therapy Coping strategies are an integral part of many people’s experience with therapy, particularly because they support emotion-focused regulation, distress tolerance, and acting effectively. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines a emotion-focused coping strategy as the following, “an action, a series of actions, or a thought process used in meeting a stressful or unpleasant situation…
Read MoreLife Transitions: Master 5 Strategies for Thriving
Providing quality care to my clients has always been a strongly held value of mine. As a mental health professional, I am highly attuned to the symptoms of burnout and let me tell you.
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