by Jenna Axtens | May 8, 2023 | Anxiety, Grief, Mental Health, Motivation, Self-Care, Stress, Suicide Prevention
So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and try therapy? Congratulations! That’s a significant first step to caring for yourself and your future. Speaking of first steps, it’s worthwhile understanding what happens in your first session. The first session is...
by Jeremy Maksour | Nov 7, 2022 | Self-Care, Stress
Sit down with your legs crossed… Take some big deep breaths and let them out slowly… Focus on your breath… Close your eyes…. Clear your mind… Empty your thoughts… Focus entirely on your breath… Sound familiar? This is a very very common misconception of what...
by Jeremy Maksour | Jul 18, 2022 | Motivation, Stress
When trying to study for an exam, stress and anxiety are expected and almost inevitable. It is also pretty easy to forget to do the important things that matter like sleep well, eat well, go out with friends, and have time for yourself, and if you’re anything like me,...
by Olga Lavalle | Mar 15, 2022 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Self-Care, Stress, Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, war made an unwelcome entry into our living rooms, our homes, our radios, and our phones. No matter who you are, news of the aggressive invasion of Ukraine by Russia is unavoidable, and it’s natural to be feeling stressed and helpless, as we see...
by Olga Lavalle | Jul 7, 2021 | Mental Health, Motivation, Self-Care, Stress
As the COVID-19 rollercoaster continues to hurtle along, and with much of the country in lockdown, it feels like a good time to talk about the importance of gratitude for our mental health. Taking time to be consciously grateful of the good things in our lives is an...
by Shanna White | Mar 29, 2021 | Mental Health, Motivation, Self-Care, Stress
At least once per day, I have a conversation with someone about having a healthy sleep. See, I’m a Psychologist, Clinical Trainer, a friend and a mum. Whether the conversation is with a client, a group I am training, any of my friends or colleagues who are managing...
