Toxic Positivity is something that I have been dealing with my entire life. Toxic positivity is regarded as the belief that any negative thoughts about anything is to be avoided. I grew up alongside a generation of folks who were taught that emotions like anger and sadness are things to be avoided. They were negative,Continue reading “Toxic Positivity”
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Turning your Pain into Power
In clinical therapy I often work with clients who are wanting to process and heal from painful experiences. They sometimes describe themselves as ill, broken, hurt, and/or weak. The post traumatic stress symptoms and anxiety has changed the way they seem themselves. The pain they have experienced often described as a heavy burden they carry.Continue reading “Turning your Pain into Power”
Language and Mindset
Our brains are built of millions of maps. What our brain hears, it will believe, even if it is not true. This is why language has a direct impact on mindset. Neurons wire and fuse together when we have experiences and the more frequent and repetitive those experiences, are, the stronger those connections in theContinue reading “Language and Mindset”
Starting Therapy
First of all, congratulations! If you’re reading this post, you are likely thinking about starting your therapy journey. The first step is usually the hardest. And here you are. If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed on where to start. This post is a few tips on thingsContinue reading “Starting Therapy”
Validation
By: Jennifer Nunes, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW Have you ever been fuming angry or terribly anxious and gone to a trusted friend or family member for support? You tell them what is bothering you and they quickly tell you all the things you can do to make the situation better. “I feel anxious about x,Continue reading “Validation”
Positive Self Talk
I want you to do me a favour. Really quickly, say 3 things you love in your life. Right now. I’ll wait. Now I’m curious… did you include yourself in that list? Self Love and positive self talk are often totally overlooked. I have heard countless clients talk about wanting to be better, feel betterContinue reading “Positive Self Talk”
Gratitude and Mood
The world has never felt more divisive. There are wars going on in many countries. There is political unrest and divide at home and abroad. There is a very clear dichotomy that appears to be to be present for many people. Even myself, sitting at my table while writing this post. I am grateful thatContinue reading “Gratitude and Mood”
Movement and Mood
I am going to start by saying I am NOT a fitness expert or hardcore exercise enthusiast. I will not tell you about the latest workouts and how getting to a target heart rate will change your life. It is definitely beyond my area of expertise. What I will say is that there is aContinue reading “Movement and Mood”