Although I am white, I have spent a large part of my career working with Black, Indigenous and people of colour [BIPOC]. BIPOC mental health is a real issue that needs to be given attention. If you are having trouble connecting with someone you feel can understand you, I may be able to help, or
Read MoreI just found a new article on expectations, and how we can create problems for ourselves by expecting things from others, especially if we expect them to behave as we behave. Realising that your expectations may be making you unhappy could be a key to changing the way you think, and then how you feel.
Read MoreOne of the most heart-breaking things is a child in grief. Children don’t process emotions like adults do, but there are many ways you can help your child avoid long-term impacts. See this article for tips on what to do.
Read MoreI just read this article on how to recover from trauma. I have counselled clients who have experienced trauma many times, and it can be very hard to recover from. Take a look at this article from Web MD and reach out to me if you want to talk.
Read MoreThose of you who are suffering from grief can be often misunderstood by your friends and family around you, who want you to get better. Sometimes grief may take a long hold on you, or never go away, and there is nothing wrong with how anyone grieves. See this article from the New York Times.
Read MoreThere are several audiobooks you can get from your local library. You can apply for a Halifax Public Library card online without visiting a branch, and you can immediately start reading, watching, and learning from their catalogue.
Read MoreIf you are struggling with any behaviour or thoughts you don’t want to have, trying Mindfulness meditation may help you alleviate some of your stress. I am including two links in this post for teachings by Jon Kabat Zinn. The first link is an introduction to mindfulness for beginners. It is one hour long and
Read MoreIf you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or negative feelings, one of the ways you can help calm your mind, is by active practicing of a mental state. Mindfulness is the awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally, in the service of self-understanding and wisdom. Creating positive, unconditional regard.
Read MoreNova Scotia Health has now opened up its online mental health platform to anyone in the province over 16 years of age. Here is an article on the service. Feel welcome to use this free service to reach out and get help. The service is called Togetherall and can be accessed directly from this link.
Read MoreThe New York Times just wrote a new article on the prolonged effects of grief. If you want to read the article, you can sign up for free to the New York Times to read some of their articles per month. You don’t have to pay a subscription fee for reading a few articles.
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