As I discussed in the two previous blog posts about the different types of shame and how to recognize them, this post is about how to support yourself when you are struggling with unhealthy [...]
In the previous blog post, I described the differences between healthy and unhealthy shame. In this post I will describe how to more accurately recognize whether you are experiencing one of these [...]
**This post will be the beginning of a series of posts about Emotional Intelligence. You will learn about the difference between varying emotional experiences and learn to recognize them within [...]
As an introverted dad, it’s important to prioritize self-care, time alone, and find ways to manage stress that work for you. Being an introverted dad myself, I have found it necessary to [...]
This post will help you Overcome Procrastination tendencies through the following: Normalize Procrastination – It Happens to Everyone Reframe How You Think about Goals Learn a More [...]
Do you consider yourself introverted? If you’re unsure if you are an introvert, feel free to check out this blog post – it discusses some of the main criteria that is often used to describe [...]
Have you ever heard of the Window of Tolerance? Originally developed by Dan Siegel, MD, it is a great way to describe the different ways we emotionally and physiologically approach different [...]
Have you shared details of your life with someone in order to practice being more open and vulnerable with trusted others? Perhaps you decided to share something you have been struggling with and [...]
So you’ve been told by your partner, family, and/or friends that you should look into counselling to get some support for yourself. Or maybe you have been thinking about starting [...]
Welcome to the Gregorian New Year, Year 2022! The last few years have been difficult for everyone on our planet. The global pandemic, no matter what your perspective on the matter is, has caused [...]
Do you ever feel like you can’t handle as much commotion, change, or stimulation as other people? Perhaps your friends relish the idea of a 7am to 10pm hangout, full of various activities [...]
There are certain moments in our lives when an idea from outside of ourselves is presented to us, and it just clicks with our internal sense of self. Some may call these moments, ‘Aha’ [...]
Before diving into other posts that start to specify various mental health related phenomena, tips, and strategies related to introvert-specific issues, let’s define what an introvert is. [...]
Welcome! This is the First Post of the Iron Tree Counselling Blog. My name is Cam and I am a Master’s Level trained counsellor (a.k.a. Psychotherapist) in British Columbia, Canada. I am not just [...]
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