"How you perceive a situation says a lot more about what happened to you in the past than what’s happening to you now." I heard this quote from another therapist recently and it reminded me of the importance of mental filters and their impact on how we feel and react. Our brains have [...]
Goal-setting is often considered a positive behavior that supports your overall wellness. Butdoes it ever get in the way of your enjoyment of your life? Learn More About Goals This question always takes me back to New Year’s and our optimistic resolutions - infamous for rarely coming to [...]
Suffering = Pain x Resistance is a common equation used to represent how our reaction to the problems and pains we encounter can amplify the negative experience. Often, there are elements of resistance at play with many of the patterns we seek mental health support to unravel. Maybe it’s waves of loneliness that [...]
For many people, caffeine is part of the daily routine. A morning coffee, afternoon energy drink, or cup of tea can feel like a simple way to increase alertness and get through a busy day. But for people living with anxiety or other mental health challenges, caffeine may sometimes do more than provide [...]
Effective communication begins with understanding our own emotions. Yet many people struggle to accurately describe what they're feeling, relying on broad terms like fine, stressed, or upset. While these words may be true, they often fail to communicate the deeper emotional experience. The Feelings Wheel is a simple but powerful tool that helps people identify, understand, and articulate [...]