This article describes 6 key techniques to simultaneously treat anxiety and depression. Can depression and anxiety occur at the same time? The short answer is yes, and it is probably more common than once thought. In a study done by Robert Hirschfeld, it was found that 50% of people suffering from either anxiety or depression […]
This article covers how mental health may be affected by post-COVID reintegration into the workplace and how companies plan to support these employees through the process. The COVID-19 pandemic changed our world drastically. With unemployment rates high and economies struggling, a solution had to be found that allowed employees to operate safely; for many that
This article explains some of the benefits of online therapy groups. Online Therapy Benefits There are many online therapy benefits. This service is accessible, convenient, affordable, and effective. This is why it is one of the fastest growing areas of therapy worldwide. COVID-19 has created an additional layer of people in search of mental health
This two-part article explains what online therapy groups are, what conditions/issues can be treated in online therapy groups, and some of the online therapy benefits. What is Online Therapy? There is little published research on the efficacy of online therapy groups, but inferences can be made using previous studies completed on the efficacy of both
Who are you surrounding yourself with? We are greatly influenced by the people around us. If you want to learn how to be a drug dealer, surround yourself with drug dealers. If you want to make the world better with Comedy Therapy, join Hilarapy. My circle of influence has come to be one of the
I dug up an old Enid Blyton book the other day and read a story to my daughter. Enid Blyton is a famous British children’s writer from the 50s. In the story, a grandfather says to a child who has misbehaved, “You ought to be ashamed of yourself!” Yes, we’ve moved on a little since
The power of connection is the antidote to undealt with trauma and loss. Connection is an energy exchange between people who are paying attention to one another. It has the power to deepen the moment, inspire change and build trust. Whatever your story, the reality is, being alive is traumatic by its very nature. It
This article describes what self esteem is, how to identify high and low self esteem, and what people can do to improve their self esteem. The meaning of self esteem can vary dramatically from person to person. Whether one relates it to body image, intelligence levels, personal success, or anything in between, the essence of
When I was a child, my cannabis smoking mum, a single parent, full-time social worker carrying the weight of undealt with trauma and loss, would explode into fits of upset and rage. It was overwhelming to see my lifeline meltdown. Being small and frightened, I would get upset, which would cause her to get more
When we use our imagination to create, we take the power of our thoughts to another level. Your mind can build mental scenes, objects, or events that do not exist in this present moment. I do it for performances and creative projects that I want to bring into reality. Then I add my belief to
