by kosman | Dec 8, 2019 | Acceptance, Holiday stress, Mindfulness, Stress
Many people report experiencing “festive burnout” by mid-December... It’s easy to fall into hustle mode, feeling like there’s too much to do, too many commitments to keep, and that we’re falling short all at the same time. This can be exacerbated when we compare our...
by kosman | Nov 29, 2019 | Acceptance, Breavement, Grief, Holiday stress
Grief due to death can make the holidays an especially hard time. Charlotte Abou-Heif, MSW, RSW a local Bowmanville therapist who specializes in grief, joined me to talk about grief and the holidays. We discuss coping as an adult and a child, how parent/caregivers can...
by kosman | Jul 9, 2019 | Acceptance, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Stress
Summer has just begun and many of us have our calendar filled right to September. We can see the summer slipping by before it even gets into the swing of things. Practicing mindfulness is one way to keep grounded and ensure the summer days are savoured. A quick...
by kosman | Mar 27, 2019 | Acceptance, Anxiety, Inner Criticism, Mindfulness, OCD, Self-Compassion
An excerpt of an article by Kameela Osman, published on Therapy Route. "The inner critic is often a topic in therapy. While the inner critic has a purpose, it’s something we can all struggle with at times. It can bring motivation, feedback, and support growth....
