mindfulness
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Over the course of their careers, therapists will amass a collection of metaphors, proverbs, or words of encouragement that we prefer and pull out on a regular basis. One of my favourites to use, and one that has probably stuck with the most of my clients, is: “You can’t learn how to swim while you’re…
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No matter what issue someone presents to me in therapy, our work will almost always take us to a discussion or even assessment of self-care. Quality self-care is necessary for positive mental health and well-being, but it is not universally applicable. There is no one-size-fits-all approach with regards to practicing quality self-care, but few people…