by Liz Coleman | May 7, 2020 | Anxiety & Depression, Coping During COVID-19, Emotions & Moods, Healthy Communication Dynamics
This week is Mental Health Week in Canada. And how timely given the challenging times of this global pandemic. The overarching message for the year is the importance of social connection on mental health. A message that’s difficult to heed when we’re trying to protect...
by Liz Coleman | May 4, 2020 | Anxiety & Depression, Coping During COVID-19
1. A Simple Meditation Count 30 breaths backwards. Meditation doesn’t have to be complicated. Focusing on your breathing is a mindful way to calm down. Counting backwards gives your mind a simple task to focus on, distracting you from spiraling thoughts. Meanwhile the...
by Liz Coleman | Apr 7, 2020 | Coping During COVID-19
For everyone’s physical health, STAYING HOME is the new normal for many people right now. And if you’re among the many, essential service workers, I give you acknowledgement and thank you for your bravery. There’s no doubt it is a challenging time, and we’re facing a...
by Liz Coleman | Apr 7, 2020 | Coping During COVID-19
When fearful thoughts (pandemic fears) come up do you react in a destructive manner, or a way that you later regret? Let’s consider better ways to respond that you can feel good about. For example, rather than turning away to avoid the issue that’s creating fear, or...
by Liz Coleman | Mar 31, 2020 | Anxiety & Depression, Coping During COVID-19, Emotions & Moods, Stress
At this time staying home (in isolation) to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus is an act of safety, solidarity and kindness. But no longer having interactions with the people we did before and changes to work and routine can be especially hard to deal with....
