Mindful Solutions Clinic

I first heard this proverb about twenty years ago, spoken by the Dalaï Lama to all of us in attendance at one of his talks in Toronto. Yes, we live in a busy world and we all have SO MUCH to do and not enough hours in the day to DO them all. But research actually shows that meditation can help relieve stress and lower blood pressure. A regular meditation practice has also been shown to increase our performance because it helps train the mind to focus rather than be constantly... distracted. Simply put, it trains our Monkey Mind, which, on average, has about 60,000 thoughts a day. Sixty THOUSAND thoughts. Talk about a distracted mind! The remedy to this problem of distracted mind is meditation. It’s a simple brain training practice that has been shown, time and again, to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and increase concentration... which can only enhance our performance... which will boost our career (and life) success. Sounds like a win-win to me! #meditation #mindfulness #mindfulliving #mindfulnesspractice #sitandbreathe #psychology #psychologyfacts #mindfulsolutions #torontocounsellingservices #toronto

Listening. Unlearning. Empathizing. So many white people are only now awakening to the deeply rooted systemic racial issues in our societies. The path toward awakening begins with a kernel of curiosity, which grows into understanding, which then blooms into compassion. There are no shortcuts. So we can't rest comfortably in our beliefs that we are compassionate, non-racist "woke" people when we haven't ever really put in the (difficult) work to deeply self-reflect (that me...ans warts and all, people!) on how we have unconsciously contributed and perpetuated racism through our every day actions and our choice of words. We are living through an historic time of great change. This is our opportunity to look inward. Deeply. And to check ourselves. Systemic change can only happen when each of us commits to becoming aware of our blind spots. Our hidden biases. Daily. Moment by moment. And once we become aware of these, we have a choice to make. How can we do better? How can we be better humans? We are the ancestors of future generations. What legacy will we be leaving behind? Will your descendants be proud of your choices, your behaviours, your language? Or will they carry deep shame for the role you played in how humanity treated its brothers and sisters in the year 2020? Each of us has the ability to change the course. To right the wrongs. The question is, which side of history are you standing on? Societal change begins inside each of us first. I choose to commit to being the change. I choose to keep unlearning what I've been indoctrinated with by virtue of living in a predominantly white racist world. I choose to work toward overcoming any 'White Fragility' I may be unconsciously carrying. I choose to stay curious and interested with a learner mindset, rather than a judger mindset. I choose to re-educate myself by listening. By talking about race. And I choose to do my part to make reparations for any racist behaviour I may have unconsciously engaged in. These are the choices I'm making to do better. I hope each of you reading this will join me in doing better too. In creating a more compassionate human race. #blacklivesmatter #racismisreal #whitefragility

The nice thing about adopting a private #psychotherapy practice that’s 100% #telehealth based during Covid times is that I can help more people across #Ontario. Video sessions are equally as therapeutically effective as in-office ones! But. I do have some tips to make it so. Swipe left on the photos to see what you can do to make your remote sessions work best for you. And remember, my #counselling service are covered by most #Canadian extended health plans, which makes looki...ng after your #mentalhealth more accessible if you have benefits. And for those of you whose incomes have been severely impacted during this crisis, I haven’t forgotten about you. Stay tuned for more info in the coming weeks on how I will be supporting you this summer. Your mental health matters, especially in these nutty times we are living through. Prioritize your wellbeing. Together, we got this! #toronto #therapy #psychotherapist #anxiety #ptsd #depressionhelp #stressrelief #cbttherapy #emdrtherapy #hypnotherapy #mindfulness #mbct #mbsr #acceptanceandcommitmenttherapy #solutionfocusedtherapy #narrativetherapy @ Toronto CANADA

Covid-19 Update: Office News Each of us will come back stronger, braver, and more focused than ever before. Of this, I have no doubt. https://mindfulsolutionsclinic.wordpress.com//covid-19-up/

Fact: This pandemic is so much more than an insidious virus we are all trying desperately to avoid. Its social and economic ramifications are taking a huge toll on our #mentalhealth. We are living through a collective #trauma unfolding in real time. A recent survey revealed that almost 75% of #Ontario residents feel they are experiencing increased mental health and addictions challenges as a result of COVID-19. The survey also showed that 67% of Ontarians feel that the menta...l health impacts of this #pandemic are going to be serious and lasting. As well, 45 per cent of Ontarians reported that their mental health has deteriorated significantly since physical distancing requirements were put in place in mid March. Clearly, YOU ARE NOT ALONE if you’re struggling with your mental health. > HELP IS ONLY A PHONE CALL OR VIDEO SESSION AWAY. If you are an Ontario resident who could use some tips and strategies to get through this incredibly difficult time in your life, I invite you to schedule a free consult with me to see how I can help you. While my physical office on #Toronto’s #Danforth Avenue may be temporarily closed, as an essential worker, I’ve been helping my clients every day since the pandemic reached our city. My sessions are covered by all Canadian insurance companies, so if you’ve got extended healthcare coverage, you’re good to go. Don’t let your mental health suffer when there are solutions that can help you improve your wellbeing. Visit my website to learn more about me and my services. Link in bio. Stay safe out there! #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety #anxietyrelief #depressionhelp #covid19 #physicaldistancing #psychotherapy #psychotherapist #counselling #psychology #torontocounsellingservices #mindfulsolutions #torontotherapy #torontotherapist #solutionfocused #mindfulnesss #hypnotherapist #healer #videotherapy #telehealth #canada

We are now 8 weeks into this extraordinarily stressful time of physical distancing. How are you doing? And now I will ask you again... how are you REALLY doing? It's officially #MentalHealthWeek, and while COVID-19 is likely bringing out all the feels for many of you reading this post, the reality is that so many of us learn from a young age to simply answer "I'm fine, thanks" when we are asked how we are doing. Of course it doesn't take a rocket scientist to tell us that we... are doing our mental health a tremendous disservice each time we do so. The truth is that "I am fine" can really mean a wide range of things - from "I'm feeling great!" to "I'm feeling sad and scared." Clearly, many of us have grown accustomed to not acknowledge our feelings while in social settings. Why though? Can you see how perpetuating such behaviour means you're missing out on a potential moment of meaningful connection with another human? We human beings are social creatures by nature (yes, even the most introverted among us!). Simply put, we are meant to connect with one another. Keeping others at arm's length all the time contributes to feelings of loneliness and social isolation. And this is baaaaaaad news for our mental health. So. This Mental Health Week (and from now on, really!), why not take the first step toward your positive mental health by empowering yourself to be more descriptive than "I'm fine"? Everyone needs emotional support - not just in these COVID times, but every day. So, I ask you again... how are you feeling, really? #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #psychology #mindfulsolutions #torontocounsellingservices #toronto #ontario #beauthentic #speaktruth #takechargeofyourhealth #empoweryourself #cmha

Late Monday morning laugh... Hope everyone's having a good start to your week! https://www.facebook.com/572767652775468/posts/3068973516488190/