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The more we try to suffocate wounds and aches with temporary coping skills in efforts to numb and distract, the greater the impact once desensitization wears off. There is not always a simple solution, for that would mean that human life is basic. Healing is not a simple process, but it is a possible process. ... Our bodies and minds are beautiful complex systems, no different than how human life exists. However, if you can work so hard to numb, know that you have the capacity, strength, endurance, perseverance and support to do the inner work. Healing and growth does not need to happen in isolation. Here, there, wherever you are at today, you are not alone. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #dbttherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity #mindfulness

As parents we really only have influence versus control over our children. Our presence in the moments matters most. ... https://www.google.ca//why-parents-should-stop-blamin/amp/

Human beings are not broken; they exist within broken systems, riding waves of the human experience. The student you’re working with is not broken, the system is. The client you’re working with is not broken, the system is. ... The parent yelling at their child is not broken; they are tired, overwhelmed, worried. They are not broken, they are human. The person crying in their car in a parking lot full of cars is not broken; they just lost their job, they slammed their finger in the car door, they heard a song and remembered a dear beloved. They are human, not broken. The person you were and the person you are becoming is not broken. There are breaking points and turbulence, but you are always healing, even in the depths of your darkest feelings and worries. That turbulence is not who we are, it’s where we may be, for a moment or so. We are ever-changing. We are not broken. We are healing. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #dbttherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity #mindfulness

Each moment, whether good or bad, forms our unique composition and leads us to next pages and chapters in our own unique journeys. To rush through them means we bypass our own humanity, chasing after certainty, when we already have it. It exists in each present moment we attend to. ... Certainty merely exists in our choosing to be present in each fleeting moment of our lives. Keep choosing each now. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #dbttherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity #mindfulness

Social Workers began as volunteers to help bridge the disparity between the impoverished and the rest of the world, originating in the late 1800’s. (There is full acknowledgment here that not all historical efforts have always been effective, positive or without grave repercussions). Since then, social work has greatly expanded its definition and those carrying the title of Social Worker often can be found working to support individuals, families and communities, in clinica...l capacities and on the frontlines, as well as, behind the scenes advocating for change, equitable practices, human rights and calling for social Justice. This evolution has enabled social workers to be recognized in far more variations, such as but not limited to: clinical social work, child welfare, education settings, crisis work and research. So long as social workers walk this earth, know that you are not alone. To my fellow Social Workers and Social Service Workers and those aspiring ones, thank you for supporting me, thank you for showing up every day and thank you for taking care of others, as well as, yourselves. #youarenotalone #socialworkweek #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #thankyouforyourservice #thanksforshowingup

When you choose to refocus, you’re able to return to your presence. In this moment and every one that follows, choose to breathe through all that rises and falls; and, with each inhale and exhale you will slowly return to your presence. ... #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #dbttherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity #mindfulness

Too often we forget to put ourselves in the shoes of others, forgetting that we are all learning every step we take. Each and every single human being has their own experiences, traumas and achievements; yet, we can so easily forget that those very moments create and inform who we are and how we show up in momentary happenings and encounters. Rather than turning your back, choose to lean in. ... Remain present, even if it’s uncomfortable for you. Imagine how uncomfortable it can be for them too. Get curious. Maintain that curiosity to create connection. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity #mindfulness

If you are trying to reclaim your footing, your sense of self or control through exerting power over others or through shaming, you are doing nothing other than disempowering yourself and smothering the world with more tension and shame. The concept of shame is what has brought upon such disastrous human crises and only heightens the internal turmoil felt. Rather than approaching circumstances through adrenaline induced reactivity, take a moment to process your intentions and... re-assess your approach. Most moments can be teachable moments, where if approached motivated through vulnerability and with meaningful and positive intent to assist in re-direction or learning; rather than to exert power or impose shame, the lesson will be more readily heard. Shaming others creates isolation; it reinforces segregation. A temporary ego trip, highlighting a false sense of power over, rather than an empowered inclusive encounter. Find your power in connecting through the teachable moments. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity #mindfulness

Everything that our mind experiences, so does our physical body. Pause to think about how powerful and fascinating your body actually is. There is no brain without the hearts function; and, it even goes deeper than that, down into a cellular level and through the intricacies of the many different organs and systems that are constantly operating in our bodies; keeping us alive, moving and aware. ... When one is out of sorts, it can impact so much else, so much so that when it arrives on the surface, we do not recognize what we see and have difficulty processing what we may be feeling. The value in breath, in nourishment and hydration, coupled with a safe space to verbalize sensations felt and thoughts passing through our minds is infinite, empowering, overwhelming at times, and healing. Start first with taking a breath and work through the rest. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity #mindfulness

Before you even start the day, ...breathe. Allow your mind a moment to itself, still in a state of calm and peace...... Breathe... Too often we get back to a state of over-function, hyper-drive...which really often is disastrous. Before you get there, remind yourself what it feels like to be in that beautiful state of just being, where you feel balanced and your breath flows easily, in and out. Find yourself there every morning. Make this an intention; a ritual, so much so it becomes automatic and you will find it’s much easier to find throughout the days. With practice, it becomes you and you will once again be greeting yourself in each of your moments. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity #mindfulness

Your view, your story and living experience is different from everyone else’s and that is perfectly okay. We were raised by narratives and still walk along side them, while we deconstruct what no longer serves us and create a new, current and more accurate one. There are times we may stray and challenge stories that no longer align with the people, places and things that were supposed to shine in these assigned narratives and discourses, which are aligned with the shadows... of outdated and ill-fated beliefs. The beauty of living now, is the budding understanding that we are all in our own living story, no one is better or truer than the other. We are rooted in our beginnings, we grow through our plight and successes, which we continuously cycle through until our own story culminates in its own ending. All of the pieces and moments of our stories illustrate the perspective and design the vantage points from which we currently view ourselves. There is no right or wrong. No better or worse. The beauty of human life is that we don’t see the world the same as any other. The challenge for most is accepting this. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #griefandloss #whatsyourstory #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #my24 #intimacyandconnection #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #reconnect #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity

This applies to any human, at any age, in any capacity... These days are challenging; working in front of screens, higher levels of stress and new uncharted stressors; parenting and heightened screen time for young and older brains... The list can go on...... To find connection, go back to the basics. Engage in Play I was laying in bed with my eldest last night. A culminating sense of worry about disconnection in so many ways, but mainly between them and myself, was greeted by...laughter. We found ourselves reconnecting, with the biggest belly barrel laughs felt in a few. One of the simplest and almost impossible to understand to an outsider, yet we returned to a once regularly practiced hilarity. Whether it’s with a child, a partner or a parent, return to simplicity, whether it’s an old inside joke, a game of hide and seek or learning a new skill. Make space in the day for that often forgotten, but easily resumable activity of F U N! Regardless of your hardships or current life circumstances, there is time, energy and affordability in this connection. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #whatsyourstory #playistherapeutic #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #my24 #intimacyandconnection #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #reconnect #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity

Approach the day knowing that we don’t know what to expect. Be confident that you are doing good enough not knowing, but you have an awareness that you will witness all kinds of emotions from your child(ren) today. This is especially more likely for those going back to in-school learning today. You may see excitement, high energy or tears, stomach aches and overwhelm and exhaustion.... The more we are able to meet the day with the intention to be mindful and maintain an awareness that we cannot always predict or control how others feel through their experiences, the more likely you will able to validate them and ensure they feel seen through the day. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #whatsyourstory #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #my24 #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity

Welcome to Co & Associates ~ Individual and Family Therapy ~ Co & Associates is a private social work practice that is focused on providing therapeutic support for individuals (5 years and older) and family’s.... Throughout life, we encounter many different challenges, shifts and hurdles. This does not need to be an isolated process. Co is defined as mutual; joint; or common. Often we are in need of a safe space to have open, deep, deliberate and hard conversations that enable us to engage in a healing process or to set out a plan to achieve next steps or lingering goals! This is Co & Associates #emotionalhealthsupport #parenting #coparenting #youarenotalone #co #my24 #youareworthy #whatsyourstory www.coassociatesmilton.com

Often the superficial behaviour or emotion is related to something greater, yet children and even adults, can be challenged in effectively communicating it to us. This is a fantastic example and can be used as a great tool to help you, your kids or even a partner find and express how they are really feeling.

A therapeutic relationship requires connection. Sometimes it flows easily and other times, it takes time to develop. A therapists role is not to be a friend, nor is it to dictate how you are to live your life. ... There may be resistance, breakthroughs and moments of silence. Ultimately, you as the client are the owner and the expert in your own life. Each therapist is unique and experienced in their own approach to practice. There is no right over wrong, just fit versus force. Co & Associates strives to maintain an approachable, real, raw, professional and casual therapeutic approach to practice. If you’re searching for a connection, reach out and let’s chat. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #whatsyourstory #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #my24 #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity

*Reposting from September 14, 2020* To the mother’s, father’s, caregivers, teachers, school staff and children... ... We got this. It may be messy, turbulent, joyous and weird, unlike any other first day, but it’s a first. Be kind and gentle with yourselves today. Embrace the mess and remind yourself you’re doing the best in each moment. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #whatsyourstory #emotionalhealth #refillyourcup #my24 #intimacyandconnection #loveandlaughterarecontagious #dailygratitude #dailytherapy #parentingwithoutcomparison #womensupportingwomen #youareenough #whenyourexisanarcissist #womenempoweringwomen #acceptingnewclients #authenticity

Thank you thank you thank you for all of your support! It is deeply appreciated and motivating to continue to evolve, create and provide more support. We also appreciate when you like, comment, share and save our posts! ... #coassociatesmilton #miltonstrong #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving

Circle back to your beginnings. Reminisce about how you met, how did your story together begin? Remind yourself and one another about what made you fall in love with another. ... Schedule time for fun and play, both inside and out of the bedroom. Functioning relationships can start to feel mundane or boring. This is a natural outcome. Whether your relationship is in a good season or a hard one, make your friendship with your partner a priority. It can be super challenging these days to have a date night, so get creative. Maybe you need to play twister when the kids are in bed, or play a card game, play chubby bunny or have a donut eating contest. Sounds ridiculous perhaps, but that could also be the need for some guards to come back down and the need for reconnection through laughter, play and friendship are needed. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #yourpartnerisyourfriend #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #miltonstrong #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #love #relationshiphealth

Our days can be difficult, lined with good and bad. Between child(ren), spouse/partner, work, managing a household and yourself, on top of navigating a global pandemic and now another lockdown, there are once again, anxieties flexing, fear increasing and triggers galore influencing us to often react, rather than pausing before responding. Before responding, take a pause. ... Force yourself to count backwards; 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 taking some breaths in through your nose, out through your mouth. If you need more time before responding, then give yourself more time. The theme of reactivity, rather than response continues to arise. There is a difference between the two. Too often we feel pressured to respond and engage immediately, that we must respond otherwise it’s a reflection of our worth, our intelligence or our power; however, that is not so. Our immediate knee jerk reaction is based on our fear, insecurities and triggers; think of fight, flight, freeze, fawn responses. It takes practice to be mindful and recognize our own reactivity, but when we do, this is when we are most conscious and powerful as we step into this beautiful self awareness that allows us to function in a more calm, receptive and compassionate state of being. As we move through the holiday season, another lockdown and through the days of your living experiences, remember to pause as you need. Much love. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #miltonstrong #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #love #relationshiphealth #miltonstrong #selfreflection

Just as we think before we speak to others, pause before you speak to yourself. It is so easy to default to the negative and to scold ourselves for not measuring up, for not being good enough, smart or whatever it is. As human beings we have almost been conditioned to beat ourselves up.... We know the world is harsh enough, yet to change that, start with yourself. Infuse kindness, love and power in the way you interact with yourself in every moment. This practice will better help you set clearer intentions. It will encourage you to show up on the daily and be more present in your moments; and, It will help you smash them! It will help you be in a life of content and fulfillment. Go ahead, try it. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #womensupportingwomen #singleandparenting #selfcompassion #untamed #whatsyourstory #emotionalhealth #empathy #emotionalwellness #childdevelopment #yourlocaltherapist #educationconsultant #behaviourstrategist #homeschoolsupport #chooselove #selfcare #menshealth

There was no avoiding this year. Circumstances arose and we were forced to journey through, adapting, bracing for impacts we couldn’t fathom, recovering and persevering. Covid has not resolved as of yet, but the year is nearing an end. ... Take some time to reflect on all that you have championed, the hard things that seemed to bring you to your knees, yet somehow, you are still here. Think of all that you have endured and the accomplishments. Honour what you have let go of and all that you have been able to keep hold of. If anything, let this reflection reinvigorate you. Allow it to inspire you to dig just a bit deeper, knowing that you have done so many hard things before and because of that, you are a beautiful source of light, love, endurance and resilience. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #miltonstrong #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #liveauthentic #courage

Courage is bravery or strength, which during times of adversity can require tremendous energy and exertion. To see, to bear witness to the process of how another copes, to see others journey through their own trenches out to their own highest peaks takes a level of our own courage and acknowledgement. It means we see the depth of their vulnerability that lines every step of the way, yet they continue through the thick of it. ... #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #therapistsofinstagram #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthinapandemic #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #liveauthentic

It is wild that we have arrived in December. It feels sudden, but not. Most of us were embracing the beginning of this new decade, believing it would be the relief we needed or the new beginning we had been waiting for. In some ways it has been, yet we have encountered some of the most trying moments of our lives and will continue to have to find new ways to pivot as we continue our journeys. ... If you could go back to yourself at the beginning of 2020, what would you tell yourself, having been through all that you have this year? What have you learnt about yourself? What have you let go of that no longer serves you? How have you managed to cope with new stressors? Have you shifted or changed any of your perspectives? What old priorities are no longer valid in your life? What are the new ones? What are you carrying forward with you into 2021? What is something new that you love about yourself that you didn’t know existed or was possible? #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #miltonstrong #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #love #relationshiphealth #miltonstrong #selfreflection

Often when we continuously put off or delay ourselves in setting intentions and working toward goals, days feel more burdensome instead of lighter. Too often we compile great lists of tasks and expectations that often we cannot accomplish because in real life, it’s just not possible for humans to be extended beyond measure. When we re-assess and recognize our truest priorities, eliminating the keep us busy tasks and focusing steadfast on what ultimately ignites our passion...s, the weight of having waited lifts and we gain momentum to move forward. It is okay to reassess our intentions and goals, if anything, we should incorporate this into our practice so we can let go of what no longer serves us. Let this be your jump start to lighten your load and keep moving forward. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #georgetown #growthmindset #loveandlight #youareworthy #learninginlove #divorcedlife #coparenting #selflove #singleandparenting #selfcompassion #whatsyourstory #emotionalhealth #empathy #emotionalwellness #childdevelopment #yourlocaltherapist #educationconsultant #behaviourstrategist #homeschoolsupport #chooselove #selfcare #menshealth

A little dose of appreciation can go a long way. Make a conscious effort to use the word appreciate more throughout your days. Perhaps it’s with your partner or even the clerk at the store, when a person receives an acknowledgment of appreciation, often people will stand a bit taller, it may make them smile, it could pull them from the trenches or build a new connection. ... Today and every day from here on in, let words of appreciation roll off your tongue at least once and take note. Thanks, I really appreciate your time. I really appreciate you being here Hey kiddo, I really appreciate you coming to the dinner table when I asked you to I appreciate your experience I really appreciate your patience with me #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #miltonstrong #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #love #relationshiphealth

Do not forget to honour yourself. This morning, the week, the months past, the year have all been remarkable in their own ways. You have seen, endured, remembered and will continue to persevere. ... You can continue to give praise to others, but do not forget yourself. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #therapistsofinstagram #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthinapandemic #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #liveauthentic

What does your happy or calm place look like? This is a strategy that you can use for yourself and also your children when the overwhelm is amplified and sensations of anxiety start. Take some time to think about where it is you feel the most calm or relaxed. ... This does not have to be a real place or somewhere you have ever been. Close your eyes and picture yourself in the space. What do you see when you are there? What can you hear when you are in this space? What can you smell when you are there? What do you taste? Once you have the image in your mind or even designed on paper, take a tour of your space. The purpose is to have a preset place to escape to in your mind when you need it. Once it is designed, when you need it, you can more quickly travel to that headspace. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #miltonstrong #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #love #relationshiphealth

This is beyond beautifully well done! Take your break today and close your eyes and let yourself feel the feels.

Let’s face it, the way we work, live and function has changed. From those who are blessed to still be employed, I hear that they have never worked so much, so many long hours and they are missing their vacations this year. We must take breaks. ... Productivity may be at an all time high, but it’s not necessarily maintainable. Take your breaks, even if we are not working at a job, we must still take time for ourselves. Schedule them daily in your calendar. Walk around your living space if you can’t go outside. Sit out on your front porch or on your balcony for 15 minutes. Treat yourself to a coffee Pick up the phone and call a non-work related person Set an alarm and close your eyes, not even to sleep, but to rest. Drink some water and have a snack Use your vacation time and have a staycation We all need time to rest before we are forcefully slowed down by the unexpected life circumstances that arise. They mustn’t be long, but they matter. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #therapistsofinstagram #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthinapandemic #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #liveauthentic

You do not have to wait for change. There is no perfect day or timing to set resolutions or goals other than this moment. And, then the next. We get to reset and begin again whenever we tell ourselves. ... We are able to forge new paths when we choose to put one foot forward. There is no need to wait for a milestone day to try again. Do it today. Set your goals. Set your intentions. Practice your gratitude And, take that one step forward. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #therapistsofinstagram #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthinapandemic #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #liveauthentic

It would be gloriously easier if we could all read minds or perhaps it would be too much, knowing every thought and idea that runs through other’s minds. Regardless of the possibility, the fact is, most people do not have the ability to predict what you want or need. There’s no Mel Gibson capabilities like in his movie, What Women Want. ... In order to have our needs met, we need to be able to share them with others; if this is our intimate partner, parent or friend, we need to be able to tell them in a constructive manner, without the expectation that somehow they should have already known. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #therapistsofinstagram #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthinapandemic #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals #liveyourbestlife #liveauthentic #communicationiskey

There’s such cynicism when someone dilutes your life story referring to you as crazy or wild. They seemingly highlight grievances and lack, failing to acknowledge any positives despite the many. Usually it’s an automatic response or even an automatic thought for them...it’s a deflection, a refusal to acknowledge the disparity between authenticity and settling to live a life constrained by walls and others expectations.... To live a life worthy of review, is to live an authentic life. Before this year is out, choose to start betting on yourself; choose to show up as your one true self; and, choose to not allow anyone to question your worth, value or existence from this moment forward. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #therapistsofinstagram #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthinapandemic #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals

We often forget that we are able to rewrite and grab-hold of our automatic thoughts. Yes of course, it takes work, it takes practice and sometimes some deep self-exploration and sorting, but it is possible. If the wind could speak to you, what would it say? ... What kindness and inspiration would it offer? What crevices would it soften and what peaks would it encircle? If the wind could speak, what would you hear that you have neglected to allow? #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #therapistsofinstagram #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthinapandemic #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals

Co & Associates Behaviour Strategist & Education Consultant works with parents/caregivers. Melissa will help you to problem-solve and offer solutions and strategies for navigating through your child(ren’s) behaviours, supporting daily routines and changes in your family life. Melissa is also able to provide support to parents who are choosing to in-home/virtual school their child(ren). ... This service is accessible as consults are offered via telephone/virtual call. Feel free to DM us for more info or send an email to [email protected] @melissa_wellness_journey #coassociatesmilton #my24 #parenting #parentingsupport #familydynmanics #behavioursupport #familysupport #educationconsultant #athomeschoolideas #virtuallearningsupport

In partnership we seek empathy. There is no space for judgment, as the outside world already fills that void for us without asking. In partnership we want our Rose to our Jack, Johnny to our Baby, or our Harry to Sally...... We need to show up as our own dynamic duo. There is no perfection in partnership, but with friendship, empathy and unison, there is far greater love than judgment. #coassociatesmilton #therapeuticsupportforeverydayliving #therapistsofinstagram #starttoday #my24 #milton #ontario #burlington #oakville #virtualtherapy #authenticity #therapistsofinstagram #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthinapandemic #copingskills #talktherapy #connecttoday #selfcare #parentingsupport #youareworthy #selflove #patienceisprogress #therapy #coparenting #womensupportingwomen #showupasyouare #friendsinlove #relationshipgoals

We need to see others in order to be seen. It’s not to say our validity or existence is dependent on others seeing us, rather we must be willing and able to view everyone from a vantage point that is built upon the concepts and acceptance of vulnerability, love, similarities and differences. We mistake safety with invisibility, that if we do not see others in their true selves and vice versa, that there will be less to rattle, fewer conflicts and less tough emotions or unmet... expectations. We are mistaken if we believe that unseeing is living. When we face life, eyes wide open, with hearts willing to face the curves, mountains and valleys of living, this is when we are seen. Perhaps not consistently, but there is light that shines upon and among us more readily and with greater ease. Choose not to look away or shut your eyes, for that is when you miss the most epic moments and opportunities of your being.