When I first started to practice meditation, I remember feeling extremely intimidated and unsure of the process. I hope that you will find the following tips helpful in your journey into mindful meditation. A couple of pointers for getting started in mindful meditation for beginners: Small amounts, many times over…
Sex and sexuality are present throughout most phases of our lives. Sexual impulses and desires develop very early and shift and change as we age. However, narrowly constructed assumptions of what is “normal” at various ages can often be limiting and unhelpful. So what should you expect throughout your lifespan…
Self-care has become something of a buzzword, used frequently in daily conversation. What does self-care actually mean and what does it look like? Self-care, as portrayed on social media, includes bubble baths, shopping sprees, drinking tea, going on a week-long vacation, and watching your favorite movie. While these are great…
We tend to associate “bullying” with our schooldays, however, it is becoming increasingly obvious that this kind of abuse can extend to the workplace. There, without the degree of supervision and scrutiny provided by teachers and parents, and formally articulated rules of behavior inherent to schools, bullying can not only…
Should you try therapy? If you are considering therapy it is important to understand a little bit about the process first. The therapeutic process can feel confusing and sometimes overwhelming. As a mental health clinician, I find that first-time clients are curious about what to expect from our work together.…