by Kala | Oct 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Do I have Postpartum Depression (PPD)? This is an important question that I am sure many new parents have wondered. The postpartum period is incredibly stressful, and that stress takes a toll on your mental health. Not only are you managing the stress from this major...
by Kala | Jul 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute the advice or diagnosis of a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist. Today’s skill is called externalizing, which simply means getting your...
by Kala | Jul 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute the advice or diagnosis of a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist. If you have watched Apple TV’s series Ted Lasso, then you are likely familiar...
by Kala | Jul 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Surprising no one, emotion management is an important part of building and maintaining positive mental health practices. Last week I wrote about labelling your thoughts, and I shared how taking the time to label your thoughts helps you to choose which thoughts you...
by Kala | Jul 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute the advice or diagnosis of a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist. Practice #1 – Label your thoughts One of the first things that I introduce to...
by Kala | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
As a counsellor, when I take on new clients, there are some introductory questions that I ask to check on the client’s mental health practices. I ask questions like “What are the thoughts that go through your mind when that happens?” or “What is the emotion you were...