A client walks into her therapists’ office in obvious distress. She is nearly incapacitated with grief, and is barely able to find the chair she always uses to sit and talk to her therapist. She is so upset, she is nearly suicidal; believing that the world is so filled with evil there is no sense […]
Stress Counselling Toronto
December 30, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Virtually everyone experiences stress from time to time and, while a small amount of stress can motivate us, too much stress or prolonged stress, can be damaging to both your physical and mental health. Stress typically begins as pressure – from yourself or others – and if you are unable to cope with this pressure, […]
Top 10 Tips For Coping With Holiday Stress
November 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, it’s time for my annual missive on coping with holiday stress. This year, instead of generalities and platitudes (of which I may have been guilty in the past), I would like to offer a list of 10 specific steps you can take to help you manage stress […]
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 […]
Stress Management Series – Be Stress Free – Step 4 – Reducing Stress
August 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the fourth in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. A plan for reducing stress Now that you’ve accepted the fact […]
Stress Management Series Be Stress Free – Step 3 – Your Attitude Toward Stress
July 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the third in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. Attitude Having accepted that stress is a part of your life, […]
Stress Management Series – Step 1 – Be Stress Free
July 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is the first in a series of posts designed to help you manage the stress in your life. The principles shared here are derived from my eBook, Be Stress Free…Anytime, Anywhere, which is available, free of charge, when you subscribe to my E-Newsletter. Acceptance of stress Everyone experiences stress – everyone. In fact, it […]
Help For Holiday Grief – 7 Ways To Change Your Perspective
December 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you experience grief during the holidays, know that this is very common. Most of us place unrealistically high expectations on the season. This lofty view of how “things are supposed to be,” combined with past memories, lack of funds, or personal struggles can make it difficult to get into the holiday spirit. One of […]
Deep Breathing Techniques For Stress & Anxiety Relief
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I don’t believe in keeping valuable information to myself, especially if it can help someone to overcome their suffering, due to stress or anxiety. I’ve decided to share tips about progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and deep breathing techniques that are designed to relax you and bring you out of states of anxiety or stress. These […]
Create A Stress Reduction Toolkit
November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Stress and anxiety often go hand in hand in our society. They are a normal part of the human experience and can be triggered by both good and bad stressors. Good stress happens in relation to something exciting or positive happening in your life, while bad stress comes from a negative or difficult situation or […]
