A support group for Spring 2017 for those suffering with chronic illnesses and pain who may feel isolated and judged is beginning at the end of April 2017. A community of support can increase emotional wellness and restore a sense of empowerment. A facilitated support group can provide a safe context to explore issues that […]
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The words “anxiety” and “depression” can be quite scary, and it can be difficult to ask for help because of something going on in your mind. As a Mental Health Counsellor, I invite my clients to think about their depression and anxiety experiences not as labels of illness, but rather as something that they can […]
A New Year and a New You or Just More of You? by Sofia Lopoukhine, Mental Health Counsellor and Therapist Instead of trying to be a new person in the new year, how would you feel about bringing more of you into 2017? Could a new you mean more of you? Are there parts of yourself […]
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A brand new support group is planned for January 2017 for those suffering with chronic illnesses and pain who may feel isolated and judged. A community of support can increase emotional wellness and restore a sense of empowerment. A facilitated support group can provide a safe context to explore issues that make life difficult and […]
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This is an excellent book to read if you struggle with perfectionism. Excerpt from the amazon product description: Each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and […]
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Noticing and Savouring the Positive to Help You Get Through Winter by Sofia Lopoukhine, Mental Health Counsellor and Therapist Most people in Ottawa seem to love summer and enjoy the natural beauty of fall, but there seems to be less enthusiasm for the next season of winter. As the days get colder and shorter, we start the small talk […]
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Building Wellness Together – Support Group for Chronic Pain & Illness
A support group for Spring 2017 for those suffering with chronic illnesses and pain who may feel isolated and judged is beginning at the end of April 2017. A community of support can increase emotional wellness and restore a sense of empowerment. A facilitated support group can provide a safe context to explore issues that […]
Anxiety and Depression – Getting Stuck in Our Thoughts
The words “anxiety” and “depression” can be quite scary, and it can be difficult to ask for help because of something going on in your mind. As a Mental Health Counsellor, I invite my clients to think about their depression and anxiety experiences not as labels of illness, but rather as something that they can […]
A New You or Just More of You?
A New Year and a New You or Just More of You? by Sofia Lopoukhine, Mental Health Counsellor and Therapist Instead of trying to be a new person in the new year, how would you feel about bringing more of you into 2017? Could a new you mean more of you? Are there parts of yourself […]
Building Wellness Together – Support Group for Chronic Pain & Illness
A brand new support group is planned for January 2017 for those suffering with chronic illnesses and pain who may feel isolated and judged. A community of support can increase emotional wellness and restore a sense of empowerment. A facilitated support group can provide a safe context to explore issues that make life difficult and […]
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This is an excellent book to read if you struggle with perfectionism. Excerpt from the amazon product description: Each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and […]
Psychological flexibility: How love turns pain into purpose | Steven Hayes | TEDxUniversityofNevada
A wonderful TEDtalk that explains the value of turning towards our pain to find a deeper meaning in life…
Savouring the Positive to Help You Get Through Winter
Noticing and Savouring the Positive to Help You Get Through Winter by Sofia Lopoukhine, Mental Health Counsellor and Therapist Most people in Ottawa seem to love summer and enjoy the natural beauty of fall, but there seems to be less enthusiasm for the next season of winter. As the days get colder and shorter, we start the small talk […]