Live Happier and Healthier: 10 Tips to Reduce Stress
According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada (January 2015), stress and stress-related illnesses are on the rise. Stress is so commonplace in our fast-paced society that it seems like a way of life for many. Individuals, workplaces and society as a whole are...
Self Regulation
There is a Native American story called "The Two Wolves." It starts with an old Cherokee telling his grandson about a battle that often goes on inside people. He says, "My son, the fight is between two wolves. One is evil. It is angry, envious, jealous, sorrowful,...
Making a Decision
We all have to make decisions in our life. We make hundreds of small decisions throughout our day. What should we have for lunch? Should I have another cup of coffee? Should I pick up supper or make it at home? These decisions are not usually life changers and are...
Flashbacks
Flashback Key Points Many times there is no actual visual or auditory memory with flashbacks. One may have a sense of panic, of being trapped, or a feeling of powerlessness with no memory stimulating it. These experiences can also happen in dreams. During the initial...
Worrying & Anxiety
How many thoughts do we have a day? Some studies have placed the number at 50000, others as high as 80000. Most of these thoughts are negative, repetitive, and serve no real purpose. It is no secret that your thoughts influence your effectiveness and your feelings,...
8 Good Reasons to See a Counsellor (Originally published by Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute ).
There are many ways to increase health in our lives. Seeing a counsellor can play a unique role in your overall wellness plan. I recently heard someone liken going to counselling both to going to the doctor’s office and to taking a class. Counselling has the unique...
Changing A Habit – Part 2
Continued from part 1... Rebel Research suggests that one of the main reasons we persist with bad habits is that so many other people have them too; they are cultural norms. That makes sense: It’s hard to say no to fast-food burgers, French fries, and soda when...
Changing A Habit – Part 1
At this time of year, people often want to rid themselves of negative habits. Changing a habit is not an easy process. Habits are beneficial because they're automatic. We engage in habits without thinking, which frees our brains up to focus on other things. When we...