Although I've been attempting to scale back on my Instagram time, one beautiful account that I've recently discovered is buddhas.in.jeans. buddhas.in.jeans It's a lovely and heartful respite in the social media world where you will find words of inspiration and opportunities for guided meditations that remind me of what is really important in life. Being here, now, with presence and love. Kunal Nayyar (of Big Bang Theory fame) is the creator and content provider.
Today I'd like to introduce you to the Declaration Deck. This deck is a valuable tool for both clients and counsellors - it invites you to discover more about yourself and your own journey as you explore the themes and words of empowerment on each card. Theresa Thomas at In-Power Counselling uses a trauma-informed, feminist, non-oppressive, decolonizing framework in her therapeutic approach. When she noticed that the available resources to support her clients were lacking, she developed the Declaration Deck. For those of us coping with…
Oops - it looks like the owner of my originally planned content has decided to take a social media break (which I wholly support - breaks can be acts of wellness too!). As we enter 2021 there is likely a mix of emotions present... hope, fear, anxiety, relief, weariness and many more. The Proactively Kind Project is a beautiful place to read messages of encouragement and validation for your experiences and mental wellness. While the Proactively Kind Project is taking a break, here is another of…
Throughout the pandemic, my love for podcasts has been renewed. With the reduction of real life connections, I find I can get fatigued from watching videos. Podcasts are a great alternative that I can access while doing other things at home such as cooking or cleaning. Here are a few of my recent discoveries (with links and descriptions from Apple Podcasts): Fireflies Unite with Kea - Fireflies Unite Podcast With Kea is a weekly podcast from the perspective of individuals thriving with a mental illness created…
I have a new recommendation for those of you who live with diabetes or care for someone with diabetes. Levi is a man living with Type 1 diabetes who shares helpful videos and posts about life with Type 1. He has a great balance of humour and hope that is relatable to many of us who navigate the ups and downs of diabetes. I invite you to explore his offerings: Between Two Lines Instagram YouTube
In looking for referral resources, I came across this site: Healing in Colour I encourage you to check out the directory if you are looking for a counsellor and the resources if, like me, you are looking to learn. Thank you to the founders (Yasmin and Premala - https://www.healingincolour.com/about) for creating the space.
In the midst of the current world situation, it can be a challenge to maintain the usual routines and strategies that soothe us. Be kind to yourself and those you love - we will get through this and it will end. It is understandable if you are finding it difficult to manage your mental health - we don't have a template for what is going on and uncertainty is hard for all humans. For some tips and tools, I like the resources and offerings shared here:…
Often we can see that someone is struggling and yet we don't know how we can support them. It is hard to watch when a person you care about is in pain and this can leave us feeling frustrated and helpless. Below you will find a few resources that you can reference to help out someone you know or even yourself. What Helps What Hurts - This guide offers four steps you can take to help someone who is dealing with depression Option B - This…
We are constantly bombarded with messages that we are "not enough". Advertising and social media often reinforce this idea with images of the latest product that we need or the happy times we are not part of. We know that this is a limited perspective and yet it still impacts our feelings of adequacy. Within our health management, the same concept can apply. There are often many tasks or lifestyle changes that are prescribed or recommended. When we are unable to adopt them easily and…
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