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The Beginning

December 31, 2019January 7, 2020 / in: Day in the Life, Mental Health, Parenting, Work Life

It seems like such a cliche to start a blog at the beginning of the new year. And yet after …

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Today is Canada Day, and this year it is a time of Today is Canada Day, and this year it is a time of both pride and despair, regret and celebration. We are acknowledging a dark history of our beloved country and doing so within an international pandemic where hope can feel hard to come by. No matter how you need to commemorate July 1st this year I invite you to hold space for each other. To recognize that this generation may not be responsible for what has happened within the Residential Schools of our past, but we have a new responsibility to never allow this to happen again. That you may not have caused the pain and trauma but you can be active today in validating the experience of those still suffering and pledge to stand with them in their journey forward. Be kind, be aware, be respectful, and as a nation, let us be better. 🍁🧡

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Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 4566 or text 45645
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Loving this image from @birdstrips that hits so cl Loving this image from @birdstrips that hits so close to home!
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Therapy isn't always about feeling better every time we leave a session. Sometimes we leave more confused and ruffled than when we went in! Change is super hard and painful at times because we are breaking habits, acknowledging avoidance and digging through some deeply engrained thoughts and feelings. .
But pain is a precursor for growth! Having the courage to do this work will be rewarded! 
#mentalhealthmama #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #anxiety #depression #therapygoals #socialwork #socialworker #painisgrowth
I look at the date today with a mixture of shock a I look at the date today with a mixture of shock and gratitude and joy. Today marks the day I finally took the step to open my private practice. It feels surreal to recognize that a whole year has passed by since then, and I am flabbergasted by all the changes myself, and the collective world, have gone through. Transformation is hard. Change is frightening. But living authentically is worth it. Thank you to my friends, family and community for supporting this dream every step of the way!

#oneyearinbusiness #oneyearanniversary #mentalhealthmama #mentalhealthmamaca #privatepractice #socialwork #socialworker #therapist #therapistlife #therapy
🤔 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!

#pandemicfatigue #motivation #fatigue #mentalhealthmama #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmamaca #anxiety #depression #seasonaldepression #covid19
Happy Social Work Month! .. March is a time to ce Happy Social Work Month! 
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March is a time to celebrate those among us who do a tough job, day after day. Thank you to all my fellow social workers for the lives you change, the space you hold and the stories you carry. 

#socialwork #socialworker #socialworkmonth #socialworkmonth2021 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmama #therapy #therapylife #therapyjourney #selfcare #therapist #counseling #counselorlife #mentalhealthmamaca #inspiration #motivation #healthyliving #emotionalsupport #hope
It's the start of your week, so here's a quick rem It's the start of your week, so here's a quick reminder on #mindfulmonday to practice staying in the moment! Breathe in, notice the air in your lungs, and then let it all out. 😮‍💨 Even 2 minutes of mindful breathing (That's about 12 breaths) can have a huge impact on your mental health - it reduces anxiety, improves your mood, balances your nervous system and even helps you think more clearly!

So pause - breathe - and then go kick butt this week! 💪

#mindfulness #motivation #therapy #therapist #counselor #socialwork #motivationmonday #breathing #mentalhealth #MentalHealthMinute #mentalhealthmama
Hello again! Things might look a bit different (my Hello again! Things might look a bit different (myself included) but I'm so happy to invite clients back into my office space! Trust me, behind this mask I'm smiling because I'm just as excited as those I support that I can be back in the same room, doing the work I love! If you're wanting to work face to face again, please reach out! 
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Sending thanks and so much gratitude to the brave Sending thanks and so much gratitude to the brave men and women on the front lines of this. Answer their questions. Thank them. Recognize they have family and friends at home too and they are working above and beyond their normal scope to help all of us get through this. ..
Look for the helpers.
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#coronavirus #covid19 #covid_19 #pandemic #keepcalm #dontpanic #anxiety #healthcare #healthymind #socialdistancing #copingskills #copingstrategies #socialwork #socialworker #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmama #therapy #therapylife #therapyjourney #selfcare #therapist #counseling #counselorlife #mentalhealthmamaca #inspiration #motivation #healthyliving #emotionalsupport #hope
Who else struggles with anxious habits like nail b Who else struggles with anxious habits like nail biting or picking, even fidgetting? ✋✋✋ This is such a common struggle for a lot of us!
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Wearing a bracelet, charm, band or a watch can sometimes help! This is just a small collection of the jewelry I wear on a regular basis that helps calm those little nervous movements I get caught in, especially while waiting. A beaded bracelet like those shown can be spun, counted, or rubbed to keep your hands busy. Some even have lava stones for use with essential oils that can offer great benefit for aromatherapy!
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Or even a bracelet with an encouraging message can be a reminder to catch yourself and make a change!
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What do you use to manage anxiety? Share with us!

#anxiety #nailbiting #mentalhealthmama #mentalhealth #aromatherapy #copingstrategies
Thank you to an amazing community for keeping us s Thank you to an amazing community for keeping us safe! #vaccinesworkGB #covid19 #seconddose #vaccinationdone✔️
Given recent events and the encouragement from the Given recent events and the encouragement from the Grey Bruce Health Unit I will be moving exclusively to online or telephone appointments for the foreseeable future, to ensure we are doing our part to reduce unnecessary movement in the community. Please let me know if you feel comfortable moving to a video or a telephone appointment for any upcoming booked sessions!

#staysafe #covid19 #greybruce #onlinetherapy #mentalhealthmama #mentalhealth #therapy
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