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Tools for Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation is an essential skill for managing life’s ups and downs, yet many people struggle with overwhelming emotions. Whether facing anxiety, distress, or emotional dysregulation, two effective techniques can help: soothing and grounding. These methods support emotional balance by engaging the body and mind in ways that foster calm and stability. What is Emotional…
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Values-Driven Action
In the fast-paced, often chaotic world we live in, it’s easy to find ourselves caught up in the demands of daily life, making decisions based on external pressures rather than what truly matters to us. This can leave us feeling disconnected, unfulfilled, and uncertain about our path. In therapy, one of the most transformative shifts…
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On Being Mindful
In today’s fast-paced world, mental and emotional health often take a backseat to daily stresses, responsibilities, and the pressure to keep up with everything happening around us. Mindfulness, however, offers a powerful and transformative way to bring ourselves back to the present moment, reduce stress, and nurture our mental well-being. Here, we’ll explore the importance…
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Wholehearted Living
Nowadays, we hear a lot about ‘wholehearted’ living — about vulnerable connection and living an authentic life. But you may be asking yourself: what does that actually mean? Let’s look to one of the leading experts on vulnerability and wholehearted living — Brené Brown (PhD, LMSW) — for some answers. I read The Gifts of Imperfection: Your Guide…
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The Highly Sensitive Person
Dr. Aron’s Research Dr. Elaine Aron (MA Clinical Psychology, PhD Clinical Depth Psychology) began researching high sensitivity in 1991 and continues her research today. The term Highly Sensitive Person (HSP for short, also known as Sensory-Processing Sensitivity) was coined by Dr. Aron in the 90s, and is now part of our common vernacular. Did you…
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Living with a Chronic Illness
What is Chronic Illness? Before discussing the challenges of living with a chronic illness, let’s first define what a chronic illness is. The Government of Canada states that chronic illnesses “include, but are not limited to, long-term diseases such as Cancer, Crohn’s disease, Chronic pain, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Multiple sclerosis, and Rheumatoid arthritis” (1).…