When a friend or loved one suffers from anxiety, it can be intimidating or frustrating trying to help them cope. Panic and anxiety attacks can leave the anxiety sufferer feeling any number of symptoms, and you may feel helpless and unable to support them. Here are some tips to help you manage a loved one’s […]
How to Practice Self-Compassion
Most of us from a young age are taught how to be kind, considerate and compassionate toward others. But rarely are we told to show the same consideration to ourselves. This becomes even more true for individuals brought up in abusive or unloving homes. What is Self-Compassion? Self-compassion is taken from Buddhist psychology and refers […]
Be kind to your anger
Anger seems to be a common theme in the stories that my clients share. What I’ve heard in conversations about anger is that we’re struggling to navigate our everyday lives while simultaneously trying to keep our anger hidden. There doesn’t seem to be too much room in our society for anger. You see, anger gets […]