With the boom of the technological age, it is difficult to think that we once survived in a world that was not at our fingertips! We can order food, look up information, set the alarm at our home miles away and even see and speak with our loved ones overseas. This is not to say […]
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Have you ever looked endlessly for something and then realized it was sitting right in front of your face? It turns out that the solution to self-criticism is actually quite simple – start loving yourself more.” – Lauren Fire Understanding Self-Criticism Self-criticism refers to the behaviour of pointing out one’s own perceived flaws. There are two types of
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How can I improve communication in my relationships? It is well-known that poor communication is the main reason couples seek couples therapy. Sometimes communicating with a spouse can feel like an impossible task, especially when it involves a sensitive topic (i.e. finances, intimacy, lack of trust, etc.) Communication is a key component to any relationship
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Coping with chronic pain is possible. Here we show you 5 ways that will help you cope with chronic pain and help you get your life back.
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Learn more about unhealthy guilt and ways to work against it. Here are six ways to combat unhealty guilt that you can implement in your daily life.
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Living in the present moment and being aware of our surroundings is a practice that helps us better cope with the difficult thoughts and feelings that cause us stress and anxiety in everyday life. Furthermore, with regular practice of mindfulness, rather than our emotions being on auto-pilot, we root our mind in the present moment
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Did you know 1 in 5 children in Ontario will experience some form of mental health problem? We all experience anxiety at some point in our lives. Anxiety alerts us to threats, protects us from danger and helps us reach important goals. It’s normal to feel anxious if you encounter a bear on a hike,
As we discussed last week, many of us experience some form of faulty thinking resulting in negative emotions and leaving us feeling bad about ourselves. The first step in overcoming faulty thinking is to acknowledge your negative thought patterns. You may want to replace your negative thinking with a positive affirmation. We could define affirmations
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Do you remember the excitement of getting your G1/G2/Full G license? Perhaps your parents or grandparents didn’t have to go through the rigorous graduated licensing process that is in place today in Ontario. Regardless of how we obtained our driver’s license, many of us are dependent on driving as our main form of transportation. This
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What is self-esteem? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, self-esteem is defined as a confidence and satisfaction in oneself. But self-esteem is much more than that. It is an overall reflection of an individual’s self-worth, perceived through beliefs about oneself and the emotional response to those beliefs. Self-esteem is how worthy we feel of happiness and
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