TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF IN A RELATIONSHIP – PART 2. Step 4. Instead of judging and criticizing yourself, practice self-compassion. We set unrealistic expectations for ourselves, expect ourselves to be perfect, and then berate ourselves for falling short. We deserve to treat ourselves with the same loving kindness that we show others when they’re struggling.…
TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF IN A RELATIONSHIP – PART 1. Sometimes we can lose sight of ourselves within a relationship; we can prioritize our partner and forget to put ourselves in the equation. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself within a relationship, here are some ways to reflect, and reconnect. Step 1. Building a…
TYPES OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Currently, there is quite a bit of confusion around these approaches. This is made more confusing by the considerable overlap between the work that psychologists and counsellors do. Hopefully, after exploring these questions, we can provide you a clearer view of the approach you are looking for. “What’s the…