Specific Tools for Emotional Connection 1. The “RAIN” Technique Why? RAIN builds awareness and acceptance of emotions, making it easier to feel them fully. 2. Emotion Wheel Why? Pinpointing specific emotions improves emotional granularity, fostering deeper connection with your feelings. 3. “Two-Minute Check-In” Practice Why? This micro-practice strengthens emotional awareness Read more…
What is the Emotion Wheel? The emotion wheel is a visual framework designed to help people identify and understand their emotions with greater precision. It organizes emotions into categories and subcategories, illustrating the nuanced relationships between different feelings. The most well-known version was developed by psychologist Dr. Robert Plutchik, but Read more…
Bridging the Gap Between Logic and Feelings Prefrontal Cortex vs. Limbic SystemThe human brain has two distinct systems that influence our experience: Although self-aware individuals may logically recognize their emotions (“I feel stressed”), they often struggle to fully experience and process them. This disconnect between logic and emotions can result Read more…
Choosing the right counsellor can be a vital step in taking care of your mental health. Here are some key factors to consider when looking for a therapist: How to Find the Right Counsellor: Therapy is a journey, and finding the right counselor is the first step. Take your time Read more…
What is Visualization? Visualization, also known as guided imagery or mental imagery, is a therapeutic technique used by registered clinical therapists in Surrey, BC. It involves creating a mental image or scenario to evoke a particular feeling, emotion, or desired outcome. This method, commonly employed in counselling, harnesses the power Read more…
Setting and maintaining boundaries is imperative for cultivating positive relationships and safeguarding your well-being. Treatment from a couples therapist or engaging in family counselling services, understanding boundaries is key. Let’s delve into the different types of boundaries – emotional, physical, and sexual – and explore simple steps to create and Read more…
Learning to observe and allow your emotions without judgment or labeling is a key aspect of mindfulness and emotional self-awareness. This practice, often guided by a registered clinical therapist, can help you better understand and navigate your inner world, especially when dealing with the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Here’s Read more…
Our thoughts play an immense role in our mental health, especially when dealing with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Some of those thoughts are not always pleasant or helpful, and further, we may be conditioned to think a certain way. Therefore, our thoughts may not be our own thoughts. It Read more…
Somatic exercises are a type of movement therapy often used in treatment for depression and anxiety, as they can help release trauma stored in the body. These exercises facilitate a deeper connection between the mind and body. There are many different somatic exercises that can be effective, so it is Read more…
Summer of 2022 is coming to an end but that does not mean that travel bug has come and gone. Many of us require a taste of summer in the fall and winter, as well. Do you have any travel plans? Allow me to illustrate my experience of travel and Read more…
