Posts Tagged ‘stress’
Brainspotting Therapy: An Informative Overview to Treating Trauma, Addiction, and Stress
By Brooke Pollard, RSW, RP-Q (OCSWSSW, CRPO) Brainspotting is a brain-body informed therapeutic approach in treating a wide range of mental health issues, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction. Brainspotting was discovered by Dr. David Grand while completing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on a patient in 2018. The core principle of brainspotting…
Read MoreNavigating Major Life Transitions: Tips for Emotional Resilience
Written By: Brooke Pollard, RSW, RP-Q (OCSWSSW, CRPO) Tugade and Fredrickson (2011) describe emotional and psychological resilience as a concept using a metaphor illustrating wrought iron compared to cast iron due to its “soft,” “malleable,” and non-breakable structure, indicating its resilient compounding nature. Tugade and Fredrickson’s (2011) depiction of resilience can be applied to our…
Read MoreMoral Injury: Understanding Unseen Wounds.
By: Natalie DeSantis, RN Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying). What is moral distress and moral injury? In recent decades, the terms moral distress and moral injury have been used to denote the unseen wounds formed in situations where individuals are required to act against their personal values, beliefs, ethics or morals (Williams et al., 2021). Traditionally, these…
Read MoreSelf-Care Tips: Prioritizing Your Mental and Emotional Health.
Written by Hailey Moulton, BA (Hons), MACP (In Progress), RP (Qualifying) Finding the time to prioritize our mental and emotional health can seem daunting, but it’s crucial for nurturing our overall well-being. Though the term “self-care” became more recognized in the late 20th century, the practice has been around for centuries, long before modern healthcare…
Read MoreWork-Life Balance: Strategies for Managing Stress and Prioritizing Well-being
Written by Hailey Moulton, BA (Hons), MACP (In Progress), RP (Qualifying) Achieving a healthy work-life balance in today’s fast-paced society can feel overwhelming. Juggling work responsibilities, personal commitments, and self-care often seems impossible, leading to burnout, stress, and unhappiness. However, with the right strategies and self-care, it is possible to manage stress and prioritize well-being…
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