The Positive and Negative Aspects of Disassociation.
March 24, 2023
Disassociation is a psychological defence mechanism that allows individuals to disconnect from their thoughts, feelings, and memories typically in order to cope with overwhelming or traumatic experiences. While it can be a helpful coping strategy in the short term, chronic disassociation can lead to a sense of detachment from oneself and others, as well as… Read More
Hey Sensitive Soul, Embrace Your Anxiety!
March 21, 2023
As a creative and highly anxious person, I know firsthand the challenges that come along with this mental health condition. Anxiety can make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming and can often feel like a heavy burden to carry around. However, I’ve learned that it’s important to embrace all parts of me and use my… Read More
My Letting Go Project (and my curious visitor)
March 7, 2023
Last weekend I spent some time at the beach with the wind and the waves. I went with a mission to create a mandala-style creative artwork to mark the end of an era and help me step into the next phase wholeheartedly. I knew I wanted to make the mandala close enough to the ocean… Read More
You’re not broken; You’ve been broken into.
September 9, 2022
Broken VS Being Broken Into – A Shift In Mindset That Could Alter The Recovery Process Of Burnout. When we go through burnout, it’s easy to feel like damaged goods. And to be fair, if there is one time we are entitled to feel broken, it’s when we have hit rock bottom. However, journeying through… Read More
Are you feeling indecisive? Try this.
September 11, 2021
Are you avoiding making a decision right now because you are afraid to make the wrong choice? There are moments in everyone’s lives where we feel unsure and afraid to make a bad call. But it’s actually not that important what decisions we make; what really matters is that we make the decision at all.… Read More
Are You Motivated by Pain or Pleasure?
September 7, 2021
Does negativity motivate you? Are you looking for faults in your life for inspiration? It’s true that worry can be a great motivator, but is it the only way to reach your goals? High achievers spend a lot of time looking for things that are not working. This is because so many of us are… Read More
The Art of Holding Space For Ourselves
September 1, 2021
In therapy, we often talk about the importance of “holding space” for our clients. By holding space, we mean being able to hold room for whatever thoughts and feelings come up and create a place of non-judgment and total acceptance throughout the session. There’s an art to holding space; it’s one of those things that… Read More
WHEN YOU’VE HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH A COACH OR THERAPIST :(
August 10, 2021
Have you ever had a bad experience with a health practitioner such as a counsellor or therapist? Maybe you didn’t feel heard, misunderstood, or judged. But, whatever happened, it probably left you with an uncomfortable feeling inside. If you or someone you know is feeling vulnerable and sad after a bad experience with a counsellor or therapist, here… Read More
RECOGNISING THE SIGNS OF BURNOUT.
August 6, 2021
Burnout is real and can cause tremendous physically, emotionally and mentally pain and the road back is long and bumpy. There are obvious signs and not so obvious signs a person might be on your way to burnout. Below is a list of some common and not so common signs of burnout to help you… Read More
How’s Your Focus?
June 18, 2021
Breathing is one of the only systems in our body that can be controlled both voluntarily, through the central nervous system, and involuntarily, through the autonomic nervous system. We don’t have to think of taking another breath to survive, it happens to us. Still, we can choose to take deeper breaths and control our breathing… Read More