Meditation

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

I have over the years, had some parents who struggle with an unruly child. It can be difficult to see what is the best approach. Is it something unstoppable, or is it something that can be fixed? If so, what path should you take? I found this publication recently on Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD): Symptoms, […]

Mindfulness

Mindfulness at LinkedIn Learning

There is a course to help you learn about Mindfulness Meditation in LinkedIn Learning that you can take for free if you have a Halifax Public Library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up for one online. Once you have your card number, you can sign in and go to […]

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Mindfulness with Jon Kabat Zinn

If 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 […]

Anxiety Depression Mindfulness

Introduction to Mindfulness

If 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. […]

Anxiety Depression

Go easy on yourself

Although it shouldn’t be the case, sometimes it is easier to be hard on ourselves than to be easy on ourselves. We can all be our worst critics, but that can be debilitating, and counter-productive. See this article giving some good advice on how to break yourself into good habits.

Health

Creating intention

Yoga Nidra Sankalpa is a way of creating intention that I thought some of you may want to try out. I will link to a publication and a YouTube video that explains it.