The Mindfulness Project
Discovering Ways to Heal & Grow.
Beyond Obedience: Strategies to Nurture Moral Integrity in Children
Explore the fascinating world of rule internalization and share practical research-backed strategies that can help parents and caregivers foster this vital process in their children.
3 Steps to Guide Your Search in Finding a Therapist That is the “Right Fit” for You
When starting the process of seeking therapy and trying to find a therapist that is a good fit for you, it can be difficult to know what a “right fit” is. Especially if this is your first time seeking therapy. This post will cover three important steps to consider when seeking a therapist.
When is Couples Therapy Appropriate (& When is it Not?)
Over 30% of all marriages in Canada end in divorce (Statistics Canada, 2022). However, no one goes into a marriage expecting to break up. So, what happens that ends a marriage?
Grief and Loss Counselling
Grief is not limited to losing something, grief may also occur due to a change or disruption in one’s life. Learn everything you need to know about grief counseling here.
Guided Goal Setting in Therapy
Therapy often starts with the end, i.e., trying to figure out how clients will know they have achieved what they wanted from therapy and when it should end. Here’s what the role of goal setting plays in therapy.
How To Tell If You’re Burnt Out (& Tips to Manage It)
Are you feeling emotionally and physically drained from your job? Do you find yourself getting overwhelmed by things that never used to bother you? You might be suffering from burnout and here’s why.
Getting Reacquainted With Our Emotions
We all can occasionally use bad ideal emotional regulation strategies, but when you regularly feel overwhelmed, you’re more likely to use unhealthy strategies.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
Want to learn how to become more mindful and psychologically flexible? Then Acceptance and Commitment therapy might be for you, read this article to learn more.
What is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a therapy model that focuses on a client’s present & future goals while only looking to the past to track progress.
What to Know (& Do) about Panic Attacks
Panic Attacks can be intense, debilitating events that derail everyday activities, ruin important events, and create strain in relationships. However, many people remain unclear about what panic attacks are and what can be done to prevent or stop them.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (& Is it Right for You)?
Of all the different types of therapy to choose from, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT) is probably one of the best-known options. Still, misconceptions exist about what CBT is, how it works, and when it is most useful for patients.
10 Ways to Reduce Stress You Can Do at Home & Work
Stress is something we are all too familiar with in this modern world. Stress from work, personal life, constant notifications from smartphones, deadlines, unreasonable bosses, societal pressures to look a certain way, and the list goes on. Below I will outline ten strategies to help you reduce and manage the stress in your life.
Understanding Depression: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments
Anxiety is a feeling of concern, worry, or fear about something that is happening or could happen. A stressful situation at work can cause anxiety, as can a fight among friends or family. For many people, anxiety is a normal, temporary, and non-debilitating feeling. For others, the anxiety “feedback loop” runs amok and becomes a problem in and of itself.
Getting the Most From 1-on-1 Counselling
Anxiety is a feeling of concern, worry, or fear about something that is happening or could happen. A stressful situation at work can cause anxiety, as can a fight among friends or family. For many people, anxiety is a normal, temporary, and non-debilitating feeling. For others, the anxiety “feedback loop” runs amok and becomes a problem in and of itself.
Removing the Stigma From Couples Counselling (& How to Get the Most From It)
Anxiety is a feeling of concern, worry, or fear about something that is happening or could happen. A stressful situation at work can cause anxiety, as can a fight among friends or family. For many people, anxiety is a normal, temporary, and non-debilitating feeling. For others, the anxiety “feedback loop” runs amok and becomes a problem in and of itself.
Demystifying & Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Anxiety is a feeling of concern, worry, or fear about something that is happening or could happen. A stressful situation at work can cause anxiety, as can a fight among friends or family. For many people, anxiety is a normal, temporary, and non-debilitating feeling. For others, the anxiety “feedback loop” runs amok and becomes a problem in and of itself.
The Role of Somatic Symptoms in Anxiety and COVID-19
Have you ever experienced that feeling right before a presentation; the one where you feel you might just burst from the nerves of having to stand up in front of a group of people?
Maybe your chest felt tight, your breathing heavier than normal and you might even have felt a bit of a stomach ache. No matter how prepared you feel for a presentation, sometimes these nerves and symptoms are inevitable.
The Divorce Survival Guide (& 5 Ways to Get Through It)
When people get married, I think we all want to believe that it is forever. Unfortunately that is not always the case for everyone. Sometimes, as hard as we try to make things work, some couples come to the realization that divorce is the right decision for them.
The Beginners Guide to Family Therapy (& Whether It’s a Fit for Yours)
Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on addressing challenges within a family system. Learn how this may apply to your family.
The Healing Power of Nature
In this post I’m going to outline some of the benefits being in nature can have on your mental health, with research to back it up.
