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 […]
How To Create An Emotional Safety Net – And Reduce Stress
June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Emotional turmoil seems to be a constant in modern society. This can lead to greatly increased stress, not to mention anxiety and depression. Creating an emotional safety net may be the solution you are looking for to reduce stress in your life, and increase your happiness quotient. Detach yourself emotionally from stressors The emotional attachment […]
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 […]
5 Ways To Reduce Your Stress Now
April 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever noticed that once you’re stressed out, more stresses just seem to appear? It’s almost like the stress follows you around like an unwelcomed guest. If you’re finding that stress has taken over your life, it’s time to find ways to reduce it. With a few changes and some awareness, stressors can become manageable. […]
