We talk about the role and space for counselling and support in times of crisis, the process of trying to adapt to online for platforms for therapy, mindfulness, ADD, and lots of other interesting topics. While recognizing the heaviness of our current situation, we also explore the positive possibilities, including moving away from the patriarchy towards the feminist concept of the sharing of power.
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Interview with Guelph Today. Social distancing and self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic have forced people to find creative ways to control and reduce their stress and anxiety. It has also created challenges for therapists who many people turn to in times of crisis.
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Right now we’re being asked as a society to stay home and physically distance ourselves from our families, friends, work, hobbies and special events. As social beings, this is not something that is comfortable for us to do and to experience.
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In the face of quarantine, indefinite isolation, financial uncertainty, etc., people may find themselves struggling with their mental health. There appears to be no end in sight right now and resources for mental health are experiencing a surge in demand. Here are 7 tips for taking care of your mental health.
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When I moved to Canada in 2014 from Ireland I found the change really hard. Having a support system and working to mind my mental health helped but it wasn’t easy at times. Read more about change and how it impacts on mental health.
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One of the main points in DBT is having a commitment to engage in therapy to achieve your “life worth living goals”. I see similarities between this and New Year’s resolutions: if the resolutions are not guided by a self motivated commitment and an honest exploration of the reinforcement patterns associated with the behaviours you are trying to change, then the resolutions may not last.
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