Physical Health and Mental Well-being

Disappointing Others: It Has to Happen Sometimes

We can't always say 'yes'... in fact 'no' is not only sometimes necessary but also, a good answer. Dr Lisa Linardatos discusses people-pleasing, boundaries and the discomfort at the root of our avoidance when it comes to letting other people down.

February 10, 2023

What is gender-affirming care? Some suggestions for practitioners and allies

More-than-a-blog, Dr Lisa Linardatos offers us an informative, groundbreaking and comprehensive compendium of guidelines and resources created to support therapists' endeavours to ensure the best support for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals.

September 23, 2022

Calm in the time of coronavirus: How to cope with our collective fear

Understanding our own response to the unknown is the first step to helping us cope with our fears and deal with the potential risks of coronavirus with a level head...and without forgetting to breathe

March 15, 2020

Compassion and Mental Health in a Time of Global Health Crisis

It can be overwhelming to see news articles and reports in the media on a daily basis since the beginning of the outbreak of the coronavirus. It is essential for our mental health that people show support and act with kindness and compassion toward those who are suffering in a time of crisis. We have...

February 14, 2020

My Cancer Experience… As An Outsider Looking In

Annélie Anestin worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Psycho-Oncology Centre of the Sainte-Justine Hospital for 10 years. In this blog she brings us her outsider's experience of the many journies with cancer she witnessed along the way.

August 6, 2018

Avoid Avoiding And Embrace Living!

Avoidance is a way that we protect ourselves from painful or uncomfortable experiences, but if we take it too far avoidance can rob us rich and meaningful experiences too. Read this blog post for tips on unlocking your courage to avoid avoiding and embrace living.

November 14, 2017

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