I have been reflecting a lot on this past year and wondering if any of us thought that we would still be in the midst of the pandemic a year later. It has felt like my thoughts and emotions are being tossed by the waves in a storm. I have gone from thoughts like, “It’s …
This past year, we have all been thrown into isolation. Introverts, extroverts and ambiverts alike have dealt with spending large chunks of time alone. Being alone and feeling lonely are two distinct things. Being alone in solitude is the circumstance, whereas loneliness describes the unpleasant emotion one may feel while being alone, or even in …
I believe for many people, myself included, the jury is still out on the value of our feelings/emotions. I have sat with many individuals who have shared that their experiences with their feelings have been either avoided, de-valued, swept under the rug, or ignored. I have begun to wonder if society has done humanity a …
Do you ever feel like scripture reading is bland, blank, or boring? Do you struggle to slow down enough with the Bible to engage deeply? What about hearing with both your head and heart – do you find that hard? I do sometimes. I am on a continuous journey of learning how to incorporate Scripture into the counselling …
Last week we started a 2-part series on temper tantrums. We explored the universal pattern that leads to tantrums and concluded with a promise of practical strategies to move through these unpleasant outbursts without losing your cool. If you missed the first article, 3 Keys to Understanding Temper Tantrums (At All Ages), you can follow …
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Temper tantrums start within the first year of life and continue for most of us until the day we die. Hopefully, these outbursts mature to involve more self-awareness and healthier methods of self-expression, but nonetheless, everybody has tantrums to some extent. Key #1: Getting Thwarted Temper tantrums or unpleasant outbursts, at any age, are triggered …
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Apathy can feel like an empty void, and it can come in many shapes and sizes. Disinterest in social interactions. Sleeping in until 11am. A disheveled appearance. Lack of motivation or drive to pursue excellence. Half-hearted efforts or attempts at tasks. A nonchalant attitude towards life and people. Apathy is an easy pit to …
What if I were to tell you that you have worth and value purely because you are a human being made by God – would you believe me? If we were to take a look at ourselves, we would probably find that we have attached our self-worth and value to external sources. For many, self-worth …
Last summer my husband and I were hiking with my sister and brother-in-law along an old forest service road. I was deep in thought about our conversation when my brother-in-law leaned forward and said to me, “You know, Lisa, if we were on our bikes I’d tell you to stop half-wheelin’.” My brother-in-law, who is …
Imagine you are walking down a street in your neighbourhood. If you were to stop and ask ten different people what the biggest mental health challenges are we face today, the response would likely be quick, and generally consistent, “anxiety and depression.” These terms have become ubiquitous in our conversations around mental health. As stigma …