Many people experience a time in their life when they feel a sense of being overwhelmed by their worries or being unable to cope with what life throws at them. Some seek the help of counsellors, therapists or psychologists to
Spirituality and Mental Health
There are as many ways to define spirituality as there are individuals to experience it. Spirituality is the balance that we achieve between introspection and connection. This means that the heart of spirituality is linked to our mental and emotional
My husband has OCD and we´re stuck indoors. I´m freaking out.
The COVID-19 pandemic has bought with it a lot of anxiety for the general population, but for persons with OCD, this anxiety may reach unbearable levels. This can cause some extra tension in the family especially when you are stuck
Gardening for Emotional Wellbeing
As part of my personal practice, as well as the work I share with clients, the power of plants has a place dear to my heart. Eco-psychology is an increasingly studied field, about the deep roots that therapy shares with
I suffer from depression and most of my coping strategies are gone due to self isolation
Since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, many of us, even those who have not been infected by the virus, will choose to quarantine in our homes for the upcoming weeks. Fear and anxiety about
Resiliency amidst the winds of change
During these difficult times, we are experiencing a considerable amount of change. It is projected that even further changes will need to be made in order for us to regain a sense of normality again. When factors beyond our control
Living with someone suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder
Do you have a loved one who’s been diagnosed with BPD? While you can’t force them to seek treatment, you can take steps to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and stabilize your relationship.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental
I got swabbed for COVID-19 and am anxiously waiting for the results
Waiting for any kind of result is nerve-wrecking. Whether it is waiting for a reply after a job interview, waiting for exam results, or waiting for a result on a medical test, it is normal to feel anxious. When factoring
Laughter helped me grieve
While grief and laughter are not typically two processes that are automatically paired together, research has showed us repeatedly the numerous benefits of laughter, humor and happiness on our ability to cope with difficult situations. In this blog I will
How to stop overthinking
I meet a lot of clients who are suffering from overthinking and usually they want to learn how to get rid of overthinking and unwanted thoughts. Unfortunately, I don’t always have good news to give them because the studies have