Refilling Your Emotional Love Tank During a Global Pandemic
One of the weapons we have against the pandemic is keeping our emotional connection (or emotional love tank) to others at a healthy place. The anxiety that many experience due to this strange situation with COVID-19 in our lives and the uncertainty of how long it will last can be reduced by having good relationships. […]
Food and Mood: How What You Eat Affects Depression
It is known how food affects your mood, with both long-term and short-term effects. Some foods boost immunity, clarity, focus, and more. Others make you feel good and relaxed and may even become your support when you are stressed, tired, overwhelmed, or depressed, providing a temporary boost—a happy feeling. This is especially true for unhealthy […]
Why Self-Worth Matters: 7 Reasons to Value Yourself
Have you ever struggled with your own sense of self-worth? Was there a time in your life when showing kindness and compassion for yourself took all the effort you could possibly muster? Everyone experiences a lack of self-worth at some point in their lives. Sadly, some of us continually face thoughts and feelings of being […]
COVID-19 and Mental Health: How to Cope During the Pandemic
In the Ottawa / Gatineau region, schools, universities, and daycares have closed for two weeks or offered remote attendance. We are not allowed to gather in places of 250 people or more. We are advised to try to remain indoors and to make sure we sanitize and wash our hands many times a day. Many […]
7 Clear Signs You’re Ready for a Healthy Relationship
Have you been wondering if you’re ready to start a new relationship? Relationships require much self-reflection and a willingness to be open to change and compromise. But what other signs indicate you may be ready to share your life with someone? If you’re unsure, relationship therapy in Ottawa can help you explore these questions and […]
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
It’s that time of season when the leaves have beautiful different red, orange, and yellow hues. The pumpkins are out, and the scarecrows are nearby. Fall is a time of gathering, pumpkin and pecan pies, flavoured coffees, layers of clothes, and slowly preparing for the holidays. Fall is also a time when the sun is […]
Terrorist Acts and Anxiety: What You Need to Know to Stay Calm
My office is located in Ottawa, next to the University of Ottawa, and on March 20, 2019, while in session, I heard police zooming down the street. My first thought was how the police sirens were potentially interrupting my client’s thoughts, as they certainly were interrupting mine. Once home, I discovered that the police were […]
5 Effective Tips to Prevent and Minimize Anger
Angry much? Find out ways to reduce that angry feeling and getting to a calmer state.
5 Proven Ways to Reduce Anxiety Symptoms Today
OF COURSE, we are stressed out and having anxiety and panic attacks. Of course, we feel overwhelmed and wish for more daily hours. We might sleep too much when we don’t want to think of the day or too little when we can’t shut our thoughts down. Will that tub of ice cream help? Only […]