Have you ever struggled with anxiety or low mood? Many of us can probably answer "yes" to that question, so you aren't alone. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is one of the "gold star" interventions for symptoms such as anxiety and low mood. Although I don't use it a ton in my practice, what I appreciate … Continue reading FREE Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Workbook

This is a fantastic video that speaks to the nuances of today's love and relationships. Esther Perel | Modern Love and Relationships | SXSW 2018

Are you one of those who feels like somethings always wrong? Something always needs to be different? Maybe you feel like life doesn't seem to ever go your way? Kristen Neff, developer of Mindful Self-Compassion in one of her talks says that for some reason humans expect life to be easier than it is. She … Continue reading Getting no where fast

Did you know that our happiness is related to our gratitude and appreciation for others? They say that sharing our sense of gratitude with the person we feel it towards makes us happier. Perhaps this is one of the reasons that my favorite parts of gift giving is including a meaningful card this is full … Continue reading ? Gratitude = Happiness ?

Lately I’ve been paying close attention to my anxiety, and how it influences my life.  This is a big shift from my normal relationship with anxiety- feeling it, being annoyed by it and then trying to get away from it… Netflix to distract has worked wonders, and let’s be honest, it still does some days. … Continue reading Anxiety as a Guide