Gayle L. McGuire, MDiv, RP
15 Allstate Parkway L3R 5B4 Markham, ON, Canada

Something to think about today. What zone are you choosing to be in?

Some good tips for managing this crisis

It relieves a lot of stress when we stop worrying about things we cannot control!

This pandemic is causing many people to feel anxious and afraid. I am here for you, via phone call or video chat - Let's talk!

Due to the current declared state of emergency in Ontario I am cancelling all in person therapy sessions and offering secure online sessions to my clients!

Some good tips here:

how you regard the child. makes all the difference. #empathy #childhonouring #parenting #learning

Forgiveness is one key to healing from the past hurts.

What if your 2020 "resolution" was to stop trying to be better & start loving & accepting yourself exactly as you are now?What if your 2020 "resolution" was to stop trying to be better & start loving & accepting yourself exactly as you are now?

"Exercise is the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today!"

It's OK to have healthy boundaries!

some coping strategies for this busy season

So True. Think about it!

Do you struggle with shame?

STOP. EVERYTHING. (From Everyone Needs Attention: Helping Young Children Thrive by Tamar Jacobson)

Are you a 'helper' who finds it hard to ask for help?

Important reminder

How addiction can take root.

Sometimes we just all need 'emotional jumper cables'. We are designed with a need for human touch.....hugs work!

Role modelling is one of our greatest lessons to our kiddies

What to do when the urge to self-harm occurs.

Our view of ourself and others is molded by how well our caregivers were available and responsive to meet our physical and emotional needs. In our adult relationships, our attachment system is triggered by our romantic partners.

End the stigma! #endthestigma #mondays #mentalhealthawareness #menshealth #mensmentalhealth #therapy #psychology #psychologist #blokespsychology

The recent safety concerns and ickiness with inappropriate content on Youtube Kids serve as a great reminder that while screen time when approached with intenti...onality and moderation is fine- a big drawback is that it threatens to pull kids away from the activities that are pivotal for healthy social and emotional development. Sometimes we need a reminder to get back to the basics because REAL LIFE is the best place to learn how to live in REAL LIFE Want more tools and insights from a Child Therapist on the true life skills your child needs (managing their emotions, self-confidence, positive communication skills, perseverance ect) to navigate successfully out in the world someday? Join our weekly newsletter! https://pages.convertkit.com/349762b3be/4e3ce4b2c5

I had to change the way that my brain was wired. It was wired to accept lies that were not about me; they were about the people that fed them to me... Darlene Ouimet Emerging From Broken

Read this. Now read it again.