Connecting Stars-Counselling and Behaviour Therapy
5762 Highway 7 East, Suite 208 L3P 1A8 Markham, ON, Canada

Selfcare isn’t selfish. It’s an important part of stress removal so that you can continue to do all that you do in a day. When we push ourselves without breaks, you may feel more irritable, snappy and angry and engage in fights with others. Selfcare fills our cup to allow us the reserve energy to practice deep breathing, assertive communication and emotional regulation.... So what will you be doing for you today? I’m going to take 5 minutes with my coffee to be mindful.

You are perfect just where you are and remember for those big decisions, you made the best decision you could with the information you had at the time. Let’s make a deal to be gentle with ourselves today. Life is very challenging these days and I think we can all afford to be more compassionate with ourselves. Deal!?

In these challenging times, I want you to know that at this exact moment right now, you are enough. There is a lot of space and time spent on bettering ourselves or completing that next task, but just know, you are great where you are at right now. I see you I hear you... You are not alone See more

Some fun CBT tips to practice daily. It is NOT easy work, but what counts is that you are trying. . . Keep throwing in the exact opposite positive thought, EVERYTIME you have a negative thought. .... . For example, when I make a mistake and automatically say, I’m so stupid, I immediately throw in, I’m smart and counter with evidence, if I were indeed stupid, could I have graduated with a masters degree? Etc etc. . . Keep practicing everyone! You got this and remember you are human. NO ONE is perfect but we can be perfect because we are unique and filled with mistakes. And that’s beautiful! . . #cbttherapy #therapy #anxiety #positivity #positiveaffirmations #barreblendmotivationcards #markham #therapisthumor #funny #love #videos #tiktoktherapist #tiktok #funnyvideo See more

Reposting this excellent visual on discussing social injustices with your children by @littleblackbooknook . . The most important piece is leading my example and using your voice to model speaking out against racism, oppression and social injustice. .... . #blacklivesmatter #knowyourbiases #understandyourprivilege #speakout #useyourvoice See more

Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day with a special giveaway! I’ve teamed up with @littlegreyfarmhouse and @whitebreadphoto to offer a prize package that celebrates self-care, self-love and family love. One lucky winner will receive: Porch portraits courtesy of @whitebreadphoto. Family portraits taken from the safety of your very own front porch! Final images available as digital download. A 50 minute phone or video counselling session offered by registered psychotherapist Leig...h-Ann Brunke of @connecting_stars. This session can be used for stress reduction, building resilience and creating inner strength during this time of uncertainty. a 13x13 framed wooden sign from @littlegreyfarmhouse (swipe to see close up photo). All you have to do is follow all 3 accounts, like this post, and tag your friends who would love this below in the comments. One tag per comment please, enter as many times as you like. Photo shoot must take place at a York Region or Durham Region home address. Good luck! *this contest is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Instagram See more

We saw this on Insta this morning! This is so true