Chances are, at some time in your life you have been caught in this trap…caught up in the idea of what happiness “should” feel like. If this sounds at all familiar, you are not alone. So many of us find ourselves chasing this illusion of being happy. I say illusion because we are chasing it…
These days we throw the words “narcissist” and “codependent” around like confetti. It is easy to label someone who appears self-centered as the former and one who gives a little bit too much as the latter. Despite the fact that we can easily recognise these traits in people, it is always dangerous to label people…
As a therapist, I feel it is my duty to know who you lean on outside of your sessions. Social support, also known as your audience, is a key piece of mental health. I actually spend a reasonable amount of time during the assessment phase finding out who in your life influences you, whether positively…
How many times have you said to yourself I need more self-control to (fill in the blank: eat better, get to bed earlier, have a challenging conversation, workout more and the list goes on)? It is often a discouraging and frustrating process because you feel like you should be able to do it and you…
This is a great blog from our therapist, Melanie Rodrigues on how to lower stress on those high stress days. I am sometimes baffled by the array of “simple” self-care tips that I see floating around in the mental-health field. According to many sources, it is essential in addressing your depression or anxiety to be…
I had the pleasure and blessing of making a trip into Orlando to attend a gathering called “The Send”. The gathering took place in Camping World Stadium in Orlando and was attended by close to 60,000 believers. The event was intended to launch the church from a place of inaction and apathy to reach the…
Lack of motivation is the death knell on many a project. That is why it’s so important to stay motivated long after your initial enthusiasm for the project has disappeared. It sounds daunting, but it’s not as hard as it seems. Sometimes staying motivated is as easy as setting up a strategy to keep yourself…
In what ways do we try to shrink ourselves, physically and emotionally to try and fit in? What are ways that we can once again claim space in the world? It is BodyRespect week on Body Sovereign Sunday and our topic is Claiming Space. So many of us live our lives in a shrunken state.…
When considering therapy the approach is important . Women like that I allow some venting and strategy. Males like my straightforward , practical and clear solutions. Customers like revealing the causes for things that depress them. Everything is caused, but not every thing can be fixed by counseling . The name of the game is…
The “Wizard of OZ” can teach us about ourselves. Whether you lack courage, logic or are overly sensitive; these are not bad traits. Curiosity and dreaming as Dorothy did are signs of interest in personal growth. A mark of maturity is learning what works and what does not. Want a different life? Get some advice.…