For many of us, growing up in a household where feelings were not talked about at all, is a relatable experience. While it is unfortunate that talking about feelings is an often overlooked life skill, the upside is that it is possible to learn this skill at any point in one’s life. When talking with …
Addiction neurobiology research has demonstrated that there are 3 fundamental pathways in the brain that moderate the risk for relapse with any behaviour whether involving substance use or not. These pathways will be explored in more detail in this post. Keep reading below if you would like to improve your awareness around relapse triggers. The …
Getting Started Starting with as little as five to ten minutes of journaling about feelings daily can be quite beneficial. Studies have shown that the simple act of putting pen to paper and journaling about our feelings helps to quiet the parts of our brain that get very active when we are feeling overwhelmed or …
The title of this article is a question that bewilders many. By introducing the following structure, I hope to bring clarity to this question and suggest a simple structure that makes the steps to processing feelings more explicit. A step-wise approach can be taken as summarized below and each step will be explored in more …
Meditation is hard! It doesn’t work for me! I can’t meditate! Meditation is IMPOSSIBLE! -EVERYONE, AT SOME POINT Does any of the above sound familiar to you? In this post, I will address a lot of the common misconceptions around meditation that can be a source of a lot of unnecessary frustration for many people. …
A simple question, without a simple answer. The most important factor Consistently, research has demonstrated that the single most important factor in determining treatment success with any psychotherapeutic approach, is the quality of the therapeutic alliance. This term represents the collaborative relationship between a patient and their therapist in supporting the patient through their journey …