Let's talk. Shared understanding I have noticed that in the last decade, the number of men reaching out for mental health, sex therapy or couples therapy has increased. Anecdotally, I have also observed a similar trend in the number of men participating in yoga classes compared to when
Classic Breathing Technique. Breathing is free, science-backed, and always with you. Whether we’re facing a tight deadline, need to calm our minds before bed, or want to sharpen our focus before tackling a project, these techniques offer practical, research-backed tools we can try today. ✔ Slow, controlled breathing
Serenity amidst the chaos. AI-generated Most of the clients I meet in my office are concerned about the fast-paced world. It makes so much sense to feel overwhelmed! Between parenting, children’s extracurricular activities, family obligations, financial pressures, and everything in between, most of us feel like a day
Most of us are aware that we are currently facing a sense of greater unpredictability. Though uncertainty, ambiguity, and the understanding that we can't control every aspect of life are known facts, there are times when the social, political, and economic context makes those experiences more palpable and intense.
Photo: Denys Nevoshai Some people love winter. They love the quietness, soft and cozy throws, staying home with hot chocolate, feeling cool outdoors, watching their dogs run free and silly, playing with the snow, and practicing winter sports. Other people find winter challenging for their mental health and overall
Image by Gustavo Frazao. I had a few friends over at my house some time ago to honour a personal and meaningful life event. Things were not perfect or fully finished in my new home, which I recently moved into. In a very spontaneous way, I said
Photo: Jordan Whitfield "Authenticity is the capacity to be in touch with ourselves and to be able to express and manifest who we are in our relationships and social interactions." Dr. Gabor Mate More frequently than not, people seeking therapy acknowledge that authenticity can be a struggle
Bruno Aguirre "In times of life crisis, whether wildfires or smouldering stress, the first thing I do is go back to basics … am I eating right, am I getting enough sleep, am I getting some physical and mental exercise every day?" Edward Albert Emotional fatigue builds
Photo: Margarita, 2012 -Image Remix from Original. "Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our
I first heard about the "sober curious lifestyle" during conversations with some clients about Depression, Anxiety, Sleep challenges and Alertness. Then, given my curious nature, I looked more in-depth into what that means and why many people concerned about their mental health are introducing this concept in their lives.
Robert Anderson You are never to small to make a difference. Greta Thunberg In recent years, a growing concern has emerged among young adults regarding the state of our planet. This mounting worry about the environment, often called eco-anxiety, is a psychological response to the ongoing climate crisis
Photo: Niko Photos In nature, nothing is perfect, and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted and bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful. Alice Walker Why exposure to nature is important. As a psychotherapist and avid hiker, I have seen the immense benefits of exposure to nature on
Finding balance. Photo: Margarita Rabinovich, 2021 “Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn to live with it—just as we have learned to live with storms.” Paulo Coelho, Brazilian lyricist