We all go through tough times in life when we feel we could use a little extra TLC. But sometimes confiding in a friend or “toughing it out” on our own are not adequate options for what we’re going through. Therapy has many significant benefits and more and more people—especially in our pandemic age—are finding […]
Self care is the ultimate buzz word in therapy. We are bombarded with reminders to practice self care as a coping skill, to decrease stress, to recharge our batteries. But what actually constitutes self care? Visions of spa days and yoga classes come to mind, but seem out of reach for a typical day as […]
Our primary job as parents is to teach our children healthy habits of self-discipline and self-regulation. I wholeheartedly believe the most successful way to do this is by connecting to our children in a calm, safe, attuned, and curious manner. When children feel safe, they have the freedom to explore, take risks and develop in […]
I start almost every parenting blog with the statement “parenting is hard; really really hard”, and that’s because every time I sit down to reflect on parenting issues, that is the first thought that pops into my mind. I am a professional licensed counselor, and I too mess this parenting thing up… often…. maybe almost […]
Learning that your partner has cheated on you can bring out your deepest pain. It hits in waves of emotions – anger, betrayal, confusion, shame, and sadness. Just as in any difficult situation, you will process your feelings. The healing process gets confusing as your emotions bounce around, trying to find peace and clarity. As […]
I’m getting a better, clearer picture of what the mind looks like. There are facets to the mind, the facets are described as developmental phases of awareness. Each phase builds upon the next both including and expanding upon the previous facet. There is a process of growth at each facet, best described by Ken Wilber […]
Reducing your Stress Break tasks down – This is one of my favourites. The premise is that even if you do just 1 thing a day, this can help reduce feelings of overwhelm and make things more manageable. That one thing could be work-related or may be something in your personal life, such as doing one […]
Often, we find ourselves trying to live up to impossible standards. Sometimes, these are standards we place upon ourselves or others place upon us. Either way, the pressure to reach impossible standards leaving us feeling inadequate and never enough. It is common for people to spend too much time working on things, whether it is […]
Life and Truth Lessons with SAGENEL © The Birthday Edition. 1) Respect is not Age Bound, It’s Human Bound. 2) If foolishness abides in a place, it’s probably because there is an Opportunity for God’s Wisdom to be shown through you. Don’t lose that Opportunity. 3) Many Christians still miss the point of what Jesus […]
It is tempting to look for that silver bullet when we are faced with complicated challenges in life but the answer is rarely one-dimensional. We are complex human beings with multiple dimensions that are interdependent of each other. Our psychological, emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual dimensions work as one whole system – what impacts one […]
