Virtually anyone who has been exposed to an overwhelmingly stressful situation can experience the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. If this has happened in your life, you may need help learning to cope with PTSD. While it cannot be said that there is a “cure” for PTSD, you can learn to use Positive Coping Actions […]
Coping With PTSD
April 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Post-traumatic stress disorder has been in the media quite a bit for the past decade or so, largely due to media outlets focusing on the phenomena in veterans returning from wars in the Middle East. These reports have focused on the symptoms of PTSD, as well as therapies and treatments for PTSD. This is a […]
Fall Is For Reflection – Not Depression
October 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Fall is a time of reflection for many; a time for looking inward and taking stock. For some however, it’s can also be a gloomy time of year, leading to depression. For some mothers in particular, once the hectic pace of the back-to-school season comes to an end, and life begins to settle down a […]
Toronto Stress Management Coach
May 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Based in Toronto since 2007, my counseling practice employs a variety of techniques and strategies for stress management, mind mastery, and life management coaching. I bring more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field to the task of helping you find peace and happiness in life, as well as an eclectic mixture […]
Why We Resist Change To Our Belief Systems
September 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Children learn many things while growing up, both good and bad. Behaviors are learned and beliefs are deeply implanted from a very young age, both consciously and unconsciously. As a result, these beliefs and behaviors become the foundation upon which we build our lives as adults. Changing the very foundation upon which you live is […]
Mental Health Day
February 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bell Canada is promoting the discussion of mental health this month with their annual Bell Let’s Talk Day program. On February 8, Bell.ca will donate 5¢ to mental health organizations across Canada. Their hope is to encourage a national conversation about mental health, in order to increase awareness, reduce the stigma attached to mental illness, […]
5 Ways To Overcome Depression
January 5, 2012 By 1 Comment
Depression hits all of us at some time in our lives, whether it’s fleeting or chronic. Knowing things you can do to diminish or eliminate it can help you live a happier life. In the case of clinical depression, I do advocate that my clients seek medical advice as well. For everyone, I advise some […]
Stay Happy And Motivated All Year Long
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As the days get shorter and fall settles in, it can trigger depression symptoms in many people. There is a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder that can strike due to the lack of sunlight. It’s also known as the winter blues, and even though it’s not yet winter, this mood disorder can cause some people […]
Girls Around The World Telesummit
October 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We just finished the global telesummit Girls Around the World and had some fantastic girls on the call from Africa, Colombia, the US and Canada. It was fantastic and we hope to snowball this into a regular forum for young girls to be able to not only talk about their stress but to also receive […]
Happy And Healing Thoughts To Feel Good
August 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Did you know that the brain loves positive energy? When you focus on positive emotions and thoughts, it’s possible to feel better and even end depressive thoughts. This is not just repeating positive affirmations or trying to think positive but not feeling it, it is tapping into a greater source of positive energy. This source […]
