New Year. New Goals
Goodbye 2020. You will not be missed. Hello 2021! We have all been through our ups and downs when it comes to this past year. Dealing with COVID-19 and the anxieties that it brings to everyday life has been overwhelming. Due to the restrictions imposed on us we may have started to self-reflect, changed our […]
The connection between hope and well-being.
The term hope is one that is commonly used in our everyday language yet it’s impact on our well-being is generally less known and understood. A wealth of research has suggested that hope leads to better health outcomes, a better quality of life, and recovery from illnesses. How is hope different from optimism? Is there […]
The Connection Between Emotion Avoidance and Physical Health
The impact of emotions and emotional avoidance is commonly associated with the development and maintenance of mental health illness. However, the link between emotion avoidance and physical illness is generally less commonly known and accepted. This is very interesting given the robust evidence demonstrating a relationship between emotional avoidance and the development of physical illness. […]
Empathy – what it is and AND what it isn’t
Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity. Pema Chodron What is empathy? Empathy is feeling with people. It a sacred space […]
