Tips to Shift Out Of Shame
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…
Tools to support you in relationships, self-awareness, and making positive changes in your mental health
Recognizing Shame
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…
Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Shame
**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…
Introverted Dads
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…
Overcoming Procrastination
This post will help you Overcome Procrastination tendencies through the following:Normalize Procrastination - It Happens to EveryoneReframe How You Think about GoalsLearn a More Effective Strategy to Accomplish any ProblemBegin…
Introvert Boundaries
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…
Stress Management 101
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…
Unsolicited Advice
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…
First Time Counselling?
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…
New Year Challenge
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…