Tragedies happening around us – near or far away – attacks, murders, terror, hate, fear, helplessness … they all can affect us emotionally. And we need to take care. Your daily routine may be ordinary and predictable. Yet on some days [READ MORE]
News anxiety is not uncommon. The word can be a frightening place. That’s what I am told by a lot of people who have quit news. I have not stopped listening to the news, but I have changed the way I [READ MORE]
CBT (or cognitive behavioural therapy) did not help me in a crisis. While it is a valid type of therapy and counselling, which at times I integrate into my own work as a therapist, it did not help me [READ MORE]
We all have the ability to develop panic attacks. This is nothing to be ashamed of. It is normal and can happen under certain conditions, when we are overwhelmed by fear. What to do? [READ MORE]
How to cope with nightmares? Befriend them and take charge. Nightmares have a story to tell. Fear can distract us from hearing the message. We all have them. Nightmares can leave us frightened and disturbed, sweating and out of [READ MORE]
Cancer affects the whole person – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. I firmly believe in the role therapy can play in an integrated approach to cancer treatment. However, it is not uncommon for people (with or with no cancer) to [READ MORE]
Feeling irritated – do you recognize the feeling? It can be seductive and compelling. It creeps around and inflames us, leaving us stressed, angry and breathless. What to do? [READ MORE]
Under certain conditions we all can suffer from burnout – physically, mentally and emotionally. The severity and length can vary. What are the reasons and how to cope? 1. Tell tale signs of burnout include physical and emotional exhaustion permanent, [READ MORE]
A personal crisis can hit you whether you are in therapy or not. How can a crisis affect what you need from therapy and your therapist? A crisis can come in many shapes and sizes, and can affect some or [READ MORE]
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