So, I am reading this book. I read lots of books for distraction, but not everything goes. When a book is poorly edited or a copycat of the same old…I lose interest very fast. I like quite a few different genres, and have read captivating novels, with creative variations on let’s be honest, the same […]
When I was the parent of a toddler and pregnant, I had a friend who also was a mom and expecting. It was at a time I really needed a good, solid friend and I hope that I was a good friend to her as well. One day when we were having coffee and were […]
Self acceptance means growth By truly accepting ourselves, we identify what we value and respect about ourselves, including our weaknesses, shortcomings and past mistakes. Acceptance does not mean that there will be no change. Only when we accept ourselves, and our reality, we can grow to become better. This is self-directed growth, and counselling therapists […]
Dismissiveness: “A form of denial, characterized by either passively showing indifference or disregard, or actively dismissing or rejecting ideas or evidence” (yourdictionay.com). We all know of people who are in your family or workplace, who seem to lack interest in your thoughts and who, without consideration just shut you down. When this happens, you very […]
In medicine, the word “trauma” is used to indicate a physical injury including an injury to the brain. In mental health, trauma is used to refer to a distressing and disturbing experience. When people talk about childhood trauma, they often refer to the long-lasting psychological injuries related to abuse or to extremely adverse experiences that […]
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