Have you ever found yourself ruminating on negative thoughts, constantly worrying, or mentally creating false scenarios as if on autopilot in your mind? Negative thoughts entering your mind as if on a never-ending cycle, perpetuating your stress, is often referred to as intrusive thoughts. Learn here about a technique called thought-stopping which helps increase an individual’s ability to block a response sequence in the brain.
Read MorePreparing for an initial meeting with a therapist might feel intimidating, especially if the experience is unfamiliar. Getting ready to reach out to a therapist is an opportunity to explore your ‘why’, your reason for seeking therapy and what you hope to accomplish, all while ensuring that you feel comfortable and emotionally safe. Check out our blog for some prompts to spark your brainstorming and help guide your thought processes!
Read MoreFeelings of anxiousness, overwhelm, sadness, anger and confusion can often be mentally consuming, lead to overthinking and cause us to remain stuck in our narrative. Learning to recognize our unhelpful thought patterns is a powerful step in working towards a sense of overall wellbeing, as it provides the opportunity to reframe these thought patterns over time. Check out our blog to explore the concept of perception in day-to-day situations and how it can be adapted to a more productive or positive manner.
Read MoreBooks and other forms of literature carry the powerful potential to support our mental health and general journey through life. Reading turns the attention inward, while research suggests that our brains use the same networks when reading about an experience as when we experience a situation ourselves, while prompting inspiration towards self-development, problem solving, support cognitive growth, and processing emotional experiences. Leveraging carefully selected literary works that speak to you and your needs can help you to navigate your own healing journey. What titles are in your book-list prescription?
Read MoreThe power of connection has been linked to helping people to maintain a state of mental and physical well-being, while lowering symptoms of anxiety and depression. Studies have found that fueling a connection to anything that we find value in, can help enhance our overall well-being and quality of life, enabling us to feel interconnected with the world, prompting deep sensations that make one feel ‘alive’. What lights you up?
Read MoreHave you ever found yourself in a gloomy or stressful mood, suddenly interrupted by the warm sun on your face or a quick visual of some beautiful greenery? Can you visualize how one of these subtle interruptions may have had an influence on this gloom or stress? There are scientific reasons for these natural calming and feel-good moments, and we’re here to break down how incorporating the use of nature therapy into our everyday lives can enhance our overall well-being.
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