Category: mindfulness
Connection
Human connection The “magic” ingredient in counselling is often the human connection. Studies have shown that a counsellor’s methods are often not as important as the quality of the therapeutic relationship itself. Connection can calm us and reassure us that we are not dealing with a danger or injustice on our own. This calmness and…
Creative therapies
Did you know that a creative hobby such as arts and crafts or a specific physical activity can directly support your emotional health? Our ability to express ourselves through art, dance, music, or writing is often a key ingredient in our healing. Creativity is not just a nice-to-have or a luxury that only wealthy people…
Healing from trauma
The first essential ingredient in trauma recovery is finding, or creating, a sense of safety. Safety was lacking during the traumatic event, and your brain instinctively knew the danger. To recover, you need to raise the level of safety that your nervous system feels both consciously and unconsciously. Safety can be as simple as keeping…