First, let’s redefine what “moving forward” looks like.
What I hear from clients so often is this need to move forward. To move past where they are, how they feel. To be done with the sticky, yucky and uncomfortable place they are … Read the rest
Last week was ACT Happy Week – the idea being that conscious ACTIONS lead to chemical shifts resulting in more happiness. For added emphasis we tweaked the name of the week a bit and called it ACT (Be) Happy Week. For us, … Read the rest
An excerpt from the poem Friendship by David Whyte says: “…the ultimate touchstone of friendship is not improvement, neither of the self nor of the other, the ultimate touchstone is witness, the privilege of having been seen by someone and the … Read the rest
7 Ways You Can Contribute to the Success of Your Counselling Journey
Life’s been a struggle lately and you’ve made the decision to move forward with the help and support of a counsellor. Maybe you are brand new to therapy and have … Read the rest
“Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” is a highly-recommended workbook written by Steven C. Hayes and Spencer Smith. It’s also a helpful phrase to remember and remind us all to get out of … Read the rest
In David Whyte’s “Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words,” this passage about courage really struck me.
… Read the rest“Courage is a word that tempts us to think outwardly, to run bravely against opposing fire, to do