Joann Lameck Counselling Services

It seems strange to me that as I get older I have trouble hearing yet at the same time noise brothers me. I find people in general noisy. Just came back from a bakery restaurant, great food, nice deco, lots and lots of noise. I found though if I met my mind wander the noise slipped into the background and I barely heard it. The moment I re-entered my surroundings by being aware and present the noise level went up and became distracting and annoying making it difficult to rela...x. Maybe that is why the brain automatically spaces out when it has had enough. I think that is a very healthy way to balance us out on a regular consistent bases. The problem comes in when we think negatively about a built in function that is actually good for us. People or we ourself will criticize us for not paying attention, not caring, tuning out, missing the point and just being plain rude. So any experience or thoughts on this view are always welcome. See more

Well here I go again. At the end of June I will be moving to Windsor Ont. and running my business from there. Glad to be away from the business of Toronto and closer to family. Will update my phone and mailing address after I get there. Emails the same. Watch for updates.

Preventive Psychology is definitely a better way to go. Learning to live life in a way that prepares you for the difficult moments. It also will help you to be healthier and happier on a day to day bases. As well as not stumble and mumble your way through by not be more self aware and present. One hint towards making this shift happen is to create therapeutic moments in your daily schedule. Once you establish these positive habits they will stick with you replacing the bad ha...bits that pull you down and keep you stuck. This is not complicated but you may have to rethink what you are doing now and what you would like to create for yourself that will be helpful each day. So what is therapeutic? It is different for everyone. But here is a short list of ideas that I'm sure you already have known about but haven't necessarily adopted into your lifestyle. They are the little things that give you breathing space, an opportunity to just be still, moments of enjoyment and pleasure. Here are some of mine. Everyone who knows me will not be surprised at what is on the top of my list. Sitting with a fresh cup of tea and enjoying every sip. Reading a good novel that you can get lost in. My daughters favourite was gardening. Listening to music. Dancing alone. Moving my energy in any way- cutting grass, riding a bike, walking, shovelling snow. Crying or expressing my emotions when it surfaces Baking Taking a long hot detoxing bath in candle light or the dark Sitting at Starbucks or other relaxing place over chai tea. Laughing Talking Being still- empty of thoughts of what to do. Having a "done list" instead of a to do list. A done list is one where as you complete a task you write it down and check it off. Colouring Crocheting Sleeping when my body says sleep. Having no sense of time. Writing -journaling Meditating Studying and learning new things Driving Sitting in nature Swimming, sitting in a hot tub Being present with people I feel comfortable to be "ME" with Make your list and start doing the things you love everyday throughout the day to rejuvenate yourself and be kind to yourself. A few minutes a day every hour even on busy work days will be the best way to use therapeutic moments to practice Preventive Psychology. LIVE LAUGH AND LOVE yourself throughout the day. All this and more has helped me to get through the bad days and kept me centred during the ordinary busy days.

I am restarting my business in Toronto. I have office space at 50 Gervais DR. Near Don Mills and Eglinton Ave. off of Wynford Dr. I am also taking phone clients for those who do not live in the area. For more information or to make a referral or appointment Call or text me at 416-790-7726. I will also be teaching at Canada Christian College starting in January. Thanks for your support in this last year it has been greatly appreciated. ... Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday. See more

I am presently in Ontario and only accepting private clients who are willing to do phone counselling.