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Posted by on Mar 1, 2022 in Featured | 2 comments

No More Wars Please

No More Wars Please

 

First we had to endure our two-year pandemic, then the protests in Ottawa, and now this devastating war in the Ukraine? Our world can feel so vulnerable for us all because many of us have friends and relatives who are living through this recent Russian invasion. I often wonder if Putin is suffering from his own pandemic burnout…acting in these outrageous ways. What other explanation can there be for his threatening nuclear war and bombing so many innocent people in the Ukraine? It is SO sad to see families fleeing from their homes in Ukraine and every able bodied … Read the rest

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Posted by on Feb 3, 2022 in Featured | 2 comments

Perfectionism In Anxious COVID Times

Perfectionism In Anxious COVID Times

Have you noticed your inner perfectionist showing up a little more lately with stronger judgements, reactions, and more worry (especially at night)? It’s tough being a human, especially when living through a two-year war on COVID-19. A lot of us are feeling it these days. There is a rise in anxiety and depression in populations around our Globe. Perfectionism can be a major contributor to unhealth and isolation. We just expect a lot from ourselves and others. And this may be a time for more compassion and empathy. Relationship research is showing couples feeling closer than ever or coming apart. … Read the rest

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Posted by on Apr 21, 2020 in Featured | 16 comments

Checking In With Your Children Through COVID-19

Checking In With Your Children Through COVID-19

In these COVID-19 times, what are the signs we should watch to know if our children are stressed or anxious?… And if they are, here is are some great ways to help get your kids talking and feeling more connected.

 

I had the privilege of being interviewed on Monday night on CBC Vancouver TV News. One of the first questions that CBC News anchorwoman Anita Bathe asked me, (which was prompted by a caller to the CBC TV), was

 

‘What should we be watching out for as signs our children might be overly stressed or anxious in these … Read the rest

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Posted by on Mar 30, 2020 in Featured | 15 comments

Positivity With A Purpose Through Our Global Health Crisis.

Positivity With A Purpose Through Our Global Health Crisis.

If there ever was a time to practice positivity, its NOW during this COVID-19 pandemic. 

Here’s why:

 

Research confirms that staying positive can enable your body to better recover and even fight off flu or colds. Social distancing, washing your hands, and not touching your face are THE most effective ways to stay safe and get through these coronavirus times. Yet the research regarding positivity and its relationship to enhancing health dates back to 2002. Managing stress well is shown to “modulate resistance to disease” (Dantzer, 2018). In other words, yes, let’s avoid being unnecessarily exposed to the coronavirus … Read the rest

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