This Sunday I watched a very interesting documentary about play. It reminds us that one of the most important kids activities is playing, it teaches problem solving, risk assessment, social skills, helps to develop the brain, it modifies anxiety and depression. I believe play is also important to adults we could all use more of it. Let's play with our kids and let them play. Let's play even without kids.
https://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/episodes/the-power-of-play
Be you, grow and be happy. Registered Psychotherapist for families, kids, teens and adults, Clinical Supervisor; and a Yoga Teacher, Therapeutic Arts Program TAP for Children and Youth with Autism and with Special Needs. Providing on-line therapy. Over last two decades, I have been learning, working and searching towards my own healing and personal growth, while guiding and assisting others. The therapies and programs are the outcomes of my journey. Please call 289 952 2640.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Gray January
Most of us experience gray January, because it is really gray
outside, and lately we do not get much the white snow… it is also after a joyful
period of the holidays, for many who celebrate Christmas a very big happy
holiday, and for most people there was a break at work, times with our
families, some leisure and even some feasting. Now it feels done, and we are back in our
gray reality of January. Our problems are still there, or new ones came up, for
example overspending on presents or leisure activities. We feel low and experience
the blah… This is all very normal. After every big event that ends, after
experiencing happiness and joy there is a sense of blues as the big excitement
fades… there is a natural sense of the loss and reality check. We have to come
back, we have to focus on creating new and on being present. It is not easy and
it is good to have a prospective that it is normal; that new things will happen and
that it is ok to be in the gray January. We can brainstorm for some healthy new
activities, with new year it is good to take on a new hobby, a new sport and to
be on the move. Nothing beats the blues than a physical activity combined with
some stress reduction of meditation, reflection and renewal. So, going to that
gym and taking a yoga class, are really good things for us. Being active and
getting outside for a walk and jog are great. There are wonderful additional opportunities of
skating and skiing to enjoy now in the winter. Getting enough sleep and rest will also keep us in better spirits and also is connecting with the ones we love and like. However, if there are some issues or
life challenges that need more help… the gray January can really bring them
forward. It is a good time to see a therapist if there are difficulties that
feel beyond our scope or that we keep circling with… it is a good time to start…
We want to make things lighter, easier, better for what is new to come… For the Spring it is time for emotional cleanup. And there is a lot of help out there.
Let’s survive January, let’s grow and be happy.
Let’s survive January, let’s grow and be happy.
Friday, January 4, 2019
Saturdays appointments available plus on the internet and phone!
I offer Saturdays appointments for clients' convenience. In general I try to accommodate clients best I can and offer Skype and phone as well as e-mail options.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Back at work!
I'm back to work and taking new referrals. Time is challenging for some after the holidays after all the excitement and fun, it is hard to go back to reality and even harder during the wintertime. I will talk about it more soon. In the meantime happy to serve you, and a very Happy New Year 2019!
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