With summer just around the corner, you might have started to reconsider dipping your toe in the dating pool again. Whether you’re fresh out of that COVID-situationship, have been enjoying the single life for some time, or are ready to find “the one,” there is no denying that dating in 2023 doesn’t come with its…
Loneliness is a universal experience, but it can feel especially present in a big city like New York. It’s easy to feel disconnected and isolated, even amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. One of my favorite quotes on loneliness comes from, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff.…
Healing is like going through seasons. When you’re in a season of pain, it may be hard to see the internal shifts happening leading you to the next season of growth. This is how personal evolution happens. We don’t talk enough about post-traumatic growth, wisdom, and the unexpected benefits of healing. I think partly because,…
Not feeling ‘Enough’ can impact our self-worth. Here are some tips to develop ways to improve your self-worth and know that you are enough. Six tips for when you don’t feel enough As a counsellor, one of the main hurdles I see with clients is a feeling of inadequacy, a sense of not being “enough”.…
Strategies for Harnessing the Power of Technology to Build Authentic Relationships and Discover Your Life’s Purpose Date: March 12, 2023 By: Stacy Braiuca, 🧭 Change Navigator™ & 🐿 Squirrel Wrangler™ Keywords: Art of Navigating Change, Finding Purpose, Connection, Digital Age, Technology, Authentic Relationships, Life’s Purpose, Digital Disconnect, False Sense of Connection, Social Media, Mental Health,…
Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, but it’s important to remember that self-love is just as important for our mental health and well-being. Here are some ways to prioritize self-care and show yourself some love this Valentine’s Day: Practice self-compassion: Treat yourself with kindness, understanding, and compassion, just as you would with a…
Your complete guide to managing conflict and repair in a romantic relationship Here is everything you need to know about the common mistakes people make, what happens to your mind and body on a physiological level and the antidotes to conflict. Relationships are at the heart of our very being and yet can be…
So often in today’s fast paced world, we make quick decisions. And generally, that serves us well – ruminating over choices can cause many problems and having the ability to succinctly sort through information and choose can be invaluable. However, there are times – such as in relationships – where reacting on a more instinctual…
Individual Therapy: Typical mental health symptoms addressed in individual sessions are anxiety or depression. Many clients I have seen deal with excessive worries about their careers, partners, or life in general. Others may have depressive symptoms like sleeplessness or oversleeping, getting tired easily, loss of interest in their hobbies they used to enjoy, or general…
At some point in all of my work with male clients, a discussion happens about who is a male in their life that they admire or someone that they wished they could be more like. At first glance, this guy is typically described by their power, financial status, ability to be independent and provide or…