Self-Care
How To Overcome a Broken Heart
Nothing breaks like a heart These lyrics are perfect and straightforward. Miley Cyrus captures the pain felt when a relationship ends while not being prescriptive on how the pain feels. A broken heart can be the worse pain to endure. Not surprising, separation or divorce can be the hardest experience we go through in life.…
Read MoreHaving a Trouble Meditating? Try Reiki.
When I ask clients if they have ever tried meditation? The common answers I hear are: “My mind doesn’t stop thinking. I am too stressed out to sit still. I tried it and it didn’t work. I don’t think I am doing it right. I didn’t get any of those “Aha!” moments of clarity.”…
Read MoreWhat is Walk and Talk Counselling?
Sometimes, healing takes place outside the therapy room. It happens in the great outdoors while enjoying the sun and feeling the fresh air on your skin. I believe this to be true seeing how many have benefited from our walk and talk therapy sessions. Walk and talk counselling is typically done outdoors in the…
Read More5 Ways Reiki Can Help with Anxiety
Let’s be honest, having anxiety is the worst. It affects your ability to fully experience all that life has to offer. Anyone who has experienced having anxiety knows it can range from being a minor annoyance through to extreme debilitation. There are a variety of treatment approaches for anxiety and it is best to find…
Read MoreStressed out or just Anxious? What’s the Difference?
We all know that feeling; the stomach ache, tense muscles, trouble sleeping, rapid breathing, the nervousness and a feeling of being restless for no apparent reason. These are just a few of symptoms of stress and anxiety. But what is the difference from being stressed out or just anxious? Stress and anxiety both trigger negative…
Read More5 Tips to Help Cope with Depression
Depression is now recognised as the most common mental health issue experienced by people. Currently it is estimated that 8-12% of people will experience depression at some point during their life. Those that have experienced depression will know how it can drastically influence your ability to function. Depression drains your energy leaving you feeling isolated…
Read More5 Benefits of Journal Writing
Now I know handwriting is, sadly, becoming a lost skill. These days, hardly anything is written by hand; almost everything is done by typing or texting. Handwriting can sometimes feel a bit weird and uncomfortable. But writing with pen and paper is actually a therapeutic exercise that helps you get more in touch with your…
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