How can we find a calm harbor within ourselves amid life’s storms? How can we develop our ability to remain composed and centered when faced with challenges? The answer lies in the practice of equanimity. Equanimity is a state of psychological balance and stability. Evenness of mind and temper allows us to navigate the many …
Families can be a source of great happiness, warmth, and love, yet they also suffer from trauma and conflict, resulting in damaged connections and broken relationships. Family constellation therapy helps clients identify, understand, and reconcile events that have led to breakdowns within the family ‘constellation’ (Konkolÿ Thege et al., 2021). It involves individuals from the …
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Remembering is a powerful skill. It has the potential to help us revisit the positive emotions of our past, while improving our connections with ourselves and those around us in the present. As part of psychosocial interventions, memories can create positive life narratives that support mental wellbeing and growth. For clients facing their final years, …
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Do you coach or manage a group of vastly different people? Perhaps they respond differently to news, or react differently to your feedback. They voice different opinions and values, and as such behave differently. If you respond with a resounding yes, we understand the challenges you face. As more and more organizations diversify their talent, …
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Prioritizing Mental Health In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of maintaining good mental health cannot be overstated. Mental health and physical health are inextricably intertwined, and neglecting one can have a detrimental effect on the other. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma associated with seeking mental health care, which can prevent people from getting the …
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One of the most prominent sources of emotional distress is relationship conflict. There is a direct correlation between anxiety, depression and addiction issues, and relationship stress (Lebow & Snyder, 2022). It is no wonder that couples therapy has become increasingly popular. But what is interesting, is that cultural views of marriage and long-term relationships have …
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Although many of us may accept in theory that failure is a necessary component of all learning and growth, in practice, we struggle greatly with failing. Very few of us know how to fail well. Intellectually, we may know that we need a growth mindset in order to develop, and yet failure remains an experience …
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The Importance of an Optimistic Outlook In today’s world, we seem to be constantly bombarded with negative news and messages, making it challenging to maintain a positive outlook. However, maintaining an optimistic outlook is essential for our mental, emotional, and even our physical well-being. It can impact how we perceive the world around us, how …
Do you ever daydream about winning the lottery? After all, it only costs a small amount, a slight risk, with the possibility of a substantial reward. But will it make you happy? Will it give you long-lasting happiness? Undoubtedly there will be a temporary peak in happiness, but will all your troubles finally fade away? …
As human beings, we are hard-wired for social connection and interaction. Our ancestors survived by depending on the collective for food, shelter, physical caregiving, reproduction, and the exchange of goods and services. In today’s world we still need social connection for emotional wellbeing, a sense of community and support. Despite this psychological need for connection, …
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