Do you find it difficult to set boundaries and ask others to respect them, and to ask for what you need in a way that respects others? If you have trouble being assertive, it may be a sign that you have low self-esteem, lack self-compassion, or struggle with social anxiety. Read on to find out how assertiveness will help you respect yourself, respect others, and have better relationships.
This blog post explores the link between personality and substance abuse. A better understanding of that dynamic may mean better ways to recognize and overcome barriers to treatments.
Self-care isn’t selfish! Check out this guest blog post for some helpful ideas on how to incorporate self-care into your daily life.
In poker, a player “on tilt” is one whose emotions have taken over and reduced their ability to make decisions. They lose a big pot, get upset, make decisions in the next hand that are not ideal… and a spiral of negative emotions and poor decisions follows..does this analogy sound familiar? Dr Ava-Ann Allman looks at what we can do to get “off tilt” and put the brakes on an emotional downward spiral.
Read Dr. Jessamy Hibberd’s top tips for making and keeping NYRs (New Year Resolutions)!
This is the second blog post of a series on the self-critical voice. Read more for some tips and trick on how you can practice self-compassion and calm your inner critic.
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 1st – Feb. 7th), we’ve developed a package of information sheets. Use them for yourself or for clients! Enjoy!
Check out this intro to our “Daily Mental Health Boost Tips” on Instagram.
