Let’s get one thing clear: Parenting is hard. Parenting is really, really hard! I am a parent of two wonderful, energetic, curious, and sometimes mischievous kids. My little ones are five and eight years old and watching them grow and develop is a true joy. Even therapists’ children have meltdowns, blows ups, power struggles, and […]
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 […]
The 4th of July weekend is around the corner and many teenagers will be involved in various activities. It’s a popular weekend for teenagers to be out drinking and also swimming with friends. This weekend many teenagers will be wanting to be with friends especially after being locked in due to the Coronavirus. Additionally, many […]
Sometimes stress management isn’t about dialing back your responsibilities, it’s about getting better at being stressed. I help clients develop the skills to thrive in their pressured work-life blend. Here are some tips to get started. Check in with your thoughts A lot of what’s weighing you down is happening in your mind. Fortunately, you […]
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 […]
When I’m particularly overwhelmed or drowning in negative emotions, I close my eyes, take a deep breath and remind myself that life is like an ocean. Like the ocean, life is a vast, mysterious, unpredictable force much bigger than any one person. Sometimes it’s beautiful and freeing and joyous. Other times, it’s terrifying and rough […]
New Group Posted by Kimberly Rehak on February 5, 2021 – 8:11pm LEAVING THE DOCK: LIFE BOAT A FAITH-BASED SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN WEEKLY TOPICS Surrounding Real-Life Challenging Situations, With A Careful Focus on Solutions. Applying Prayer, Biblical Practices, As Well As Tried & Tested Strategies to Help Heal, Restore, & FIND Renewed Strength. Fellowship Gatherings & […]
Hi Everyone and Happy 2021! After the last year we have had, I am sure you all have made some resolutions to start this year off different. You feel ready to make some lasting changes for yourself and your life. I have created this guide to offer you some tips on how to make those […]
Deep breathing is proven to help people feel better and live better. Even so, many people find that it doesn’t work for them. If you’ve tried deep breathing but can’t make it work, this article is for you. It’s broken into two parts – the theory of it, which explains how it works, and the […]
