by Olga Lavalle | Apr 26, 2019 | Grief
Everybody will experience grief at one stage in their lives, as it’s a natural response to loss, and includes emotional, cognitive, physical, behavioural and spiritual reactions. No one theory captures the grieving experience of everyone and that is okay. But I want... 
by Olga Lavalle | Mar 10, 2019 | Technology
Did you know technology can be used in therapy to help people deal with fears? Or help with meditation or relaxation? Or even to help distract people from pain? Today, technology is being blamed for increasing social isolation, lowering communication skills,... 
by Olga Lavalle | Jan 28, 2019 | Grief
Oh, it’s coming up to that time of the year again! You know….when all those red roses appear everywhere, and everyone is getting excited…except you. Yes, you guessed it, Valentine’s Day is approaching, and Cupid’s arrow is hitting the heart. For some, it’s feelings of... 
by Olga Lavalle | Jan 8, 2019 | Mental Health
So, did you make a New Year’s Resolution? If you have, I bet your bottom dollar that it was either to exercise more, lose weight, quit smoking, drink less or any other behaviour to improve your physical health. Am I right? I asked because usually a New Year’s... 
by Olga Lavalle | Nov 20, 2018 | Stress
Okay….. so, Christmas is around the corner. Yes, you may think you have a few weeks left but before you know it, the day will arrive, and it will be Christmas. While most of us enjoy Christmas because we get to spend time with family and friends, have some time off...
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