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Why You Feel Lazy During a Pandemic

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 / in: Mental Health

My blog has been suspiciously silent in the last few weeks; can you guess why? Maybe you can relate. Maybe …

5 Ways to Deal with Anxiety about Coronavirus

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 / in: Mental Health

I have grown up with this needless, gnawing desire to constantly be prepared. I want double if not triple of …

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🤔 So man questions about fatigue and motivation re 🤔 So man questions about fatigue and motivation recently and @instachaaz has got it right! 

The unseen burden we are all carrying right now can have a huge impact on our health and wellness, and we can't ignore that! Be mindful when setting your goals this week to leave space for rest; we all deserve it!

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Have you checked out the blog over at Mental Healt Have you checked out the blog over at Mental Health Mama, or liked our Facebook page? Check it out and be sure to read the latest post on dealing with anxiety related to COVID-19 😷🤒 ..
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I've been MIA for a while, focussing on getting my I've been MIA for a while, focussing on getting myself settled into a routine in this new crazy world we live in but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share this great post from @psychologyandlove who nails exactly what #toxicpositivity looks like! 
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Being supportive and empathetic is all about meeting people where they are at - validating and acknowledging their experience and pain instead of jumping straight to 'making them feel better' or spinning their words into a quick positive. 
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#communication #trauma #empathy #copingskills #copingstrategies #socialwork #socialworker #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmama #therapy #therapylife #therapyjourney #selfcare #therapist #counseling #counselorlife #mentalhealthmamaca #inspiration #motivation #healthyliving #emotionalsupport #hope
Many people start their mental health journey with Many people start their mental health journey with many hopes and expectations about the process. We expect to lay on the couch and have our counselor give us some massive insight that will make everything click into place. But any seasoned therapist will tell you, progress is slow and full of peaks and valleys. ..
Social workers play many different roles in the health care system, from system navigation, case management, personal support to direct clinical therapy. And in every role, we are there to support you through the ups and downs that inevitably come when we start to take care of ourselves and make those necessary changes.
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No matter what stage you are at, a social worker can help you along the way!
#happysocialworkmonth #happysocialworkermonth #socialworkerappreciation #socialwork #socialworker #socialworkweek #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmama #therapy #therapylife #therapyjourney #selfcare #therapist #counseling #counselorlife #mentalhealthmamaca
Did you know that it's estimated that social worke Did you know that it's estimated that social workers represent the largest portion of mental health service providers? There are more social workers than psychologists, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses combined! ..
Sometimes social workers are the only mental health professionals supporting rural communities. Our area of service can mean traveling all across the region for home visits, and clinical care!
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#happysocialworkweek #happysocialworkmonth #socialworkers #socialwork #nationalsocialworkmonth #socialworkappreciation #nationalsocialworkweek #therapy #ruralhealthcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmama #mentalhealthmamaca #funfact #thankasocialworker #socialworkerappreciation #socialworkersgenerationsstrong #therapylife #registeredsocialworker #mentalhealthawareness
Did you know you can now safely attend for in-pers Did you know you can now safely attend for in-person counseling? 

You might not see it, but behind this mask is the same smiling face of your compassionate therapist! This is the view you'll have when you attend for in-person sessions. With safety precautions in place, and screening at the door, I am happy to welcome my clients back into my office space with the following precautions:

😷 Wear a mask when entering the building and wear it throughout our appointment
📋 Complete a health-screening at the door following current PHGB regulations
👏 Use hand sanitizer at the front desk before entering the office
↔️ Maintaining 6-feet of distance during entirety of our visit

The office is thoroughly sanitized and cleaned between each appointment, and appointment times are staggered to ensure no clients are meeting in the waiting area. 

Feeling so proud of our community and all that we are doing to keep each other safe! Stay positive and test negative friends!

#socialwork #socialworker #therapy #therapist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmama #counselor #counseling #covid19precautions
June is PRIDE Month. Take time over the next few w June is PRIDE Month. Take time over the next few weeks, and every day, to hold space with those around you, to celebrate our diversity and work towards inclusion in your community! 

#pride #pridemonth #pridemonth2021 #lgbtq #ally #inclusion #diversity #therapy #socialwork #socialworker #therapist #mentalhealthmama #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
🤒📱💻😷 Feeling worried about current social distanci 🤒📱💻😷 Feeling worried about current social distancing recommendations? Still wanting to find time to meet with a counselor but not sure you can make it into the office? I've heard your concerns and I'm now offering online and tele-therapy services! Please contact me for more details or visit www.mentalhealthmama.ca/counseling to book online!
As Social Work Week draws to a close, it's importa As Social Work Week draws to a close, it's important to remind all of our fellow professionals to take care of themselves in this inspiring but draining work we do every day.
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Social workers are under a high risk for burn out on a regular basis due to poor funding, lack of support and pressure to be a Jack-of-all-trades in many of the roles we play. We carry the trauma of our clients while also being mindful of full caseloads, performance measures and legal restrictions to the way we provide our services. ..
We need to support one another but also know the limits of our own scopes and our boundaries, to remind ourselves that we cannot lose ourselves in this work! Prioritize your self care. Be brave in asking for what you need. Put your health and wellness on the list of things you need to do so you can continue to do this amazing job for the communities you serve! ..
"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." - Edward Everett Hale
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#happysocialworkmonth #happysocialworkermonth #socialworkerappreciation #socialwork #socialworker #socialworkweek #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmama #therapy #therapylife #therapyjourney #selfcare #therapist #counseling #counselorlife #mentalhealthmamaca
Happy Fri-yay everybody! Here's your mantra for th Happy Fri-yay everybody! Here's your mantra for the day: You Are Enough!

I may have a slight obsession with mental health themed clothing 🤔

#ootd #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #youareenough #bbbcustom #therapist #therapy #inspiration #counselling #counselor #counselorsofinstagram #mentalhealthmama
It's #selfcaresunday in our house and a little #ar It's #selfcaresunday in our house and a little #arttherapy was called for. ..
Although I had to be reminded about my preschool lessons to share, since my littles were bound and determined to experiment with my carefully crafted shades. ..
When was the last time you tried painting for the fun of it? Doodling? Watercolours? Sketching and crayons? Tell me your favourite art mediums and how you use it for self care in the comments!
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#copingskills #copingstrategies #socialwork #socialworker #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmama #therapy #therapylife #therapyjourney #selfcare #therapist #counseling #counselorlife #mentalhealthmamaca #inspiration #motivation #healthyliving #emotionalsupport #hope #art #selfcare #disney #pawpatrol #kidsart #painting #moana
It's Social Worker Appreciation Month! March is ti It's Social Worker Appreciation Month! March is time to celebrate this amazing profession and the dedicated individuals who devote their lives to helping others!

#socialworkappreciationmonth #socialworkers #socialwork #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmamaca #anxiety #depression #caseworkers #therapylife #therapist #therapy #counselor #counselorlife #thankasocialworker
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