Emotional health is an important part of overall health. People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They are able to cope with life’s challenges. They can keep problems in perspective and bounce back from setbacks. They feel good about themselves and have good relationships. Being emotionally healthy does […]
Emotional health is an important part of overall health. People who are emotionally healthy are in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They are able to cope with life’s challenges. They can keep problems in perspective and bounce back from setbacks. They feel good about themselves and have good relationships. Being emotionally healthy does […]
Christmas and the holidays can bring up a lot around personal boundaries, right? Unconsciously you definitely know when boundaries are being broken – you start to feel angry, irritable, or just feel off yet you can’t put your finger on why. And it’s often when you haven’t spoken up for yourself. It is such a […]
My intention is to share, inspire, educate and help others understand trauma. And to help others move through trauma so they can live a more meaningful life. Let me begin by saying trauma doesn’t have to mean the Big “T” trauma e.g. war, rape etc. Did you know that even an administrative staff […]
I never thought I’d leave my stable job as an occupational therapist at a local hospital. But a year and half ago I did. Partly because my body didn’t give me much of a choice. Nor did I feel I’d receive the support I needed at that time in that setting. So I moved away […]
I am a health care professional who cares for others – yet rarely did I put my own self-care first! So – I learnt the hard way that self-care IS important. In the past I tried to do it all and rarely asked for help. I put on a strong and happy face. I said to […]
What is Emotional Suppression? Emotional suppression is simply the avoidance of emotions. It is a coping strategy that people use with the belief that it is healthy or the right thing to do. Many people are taught to believe that they are not meant to express emotions such as sadness, anger or frustration and this […]
We all want to be happy right now. Yet you say you will be happy when…. You get that job you want You earn a certain amount of income You have the house you have always wanted You have been on that trip you have always desired When you are more healthy When your friend, […]
The Priceless Purpose of Being a Mother. After having spend most of my summer at home with my 2 boys I am realizing how immensely important my purpose is in being a mother. Having a business now, I have felt guilty for not “working” and earning a bi-weekly income in the way I have in the past. […]
What is Trauma? The Trauma Centre of Australia believes that trauma is complex and can include many scenarios. They define trauma as “a psychological wound that has occurred due to a person’s perception of a stressful event” (Peter Horton CEO, 2013). Many hear the word trauma and think of horrific cases of war, physical or sexual abuse, […]
