Kim Watt, Relationship Therapist
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So how's everybody doing? Anybody else feeling like days are starting to blur into each other as we get into a rhythm of social distancing from home? Well, hang in there! I hope you're looking after yourself as best you can while trying to focus your minds and hearts on finding peace in the chaos. #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

So hows everybody doing? Anybody else feeling like days are starting to blur into each other as we get into a rhythm of social distancing from home? Well, hang in there! I hope youre looking after yourself as best you can while trying to focus your minds and hearts on finding peace in the chaos. #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

Hang in there! There's lots of things that we can't control about our current situation, but there are a few that we can control - so focus on those instead. This, like everything else, is temporary and we'll get through it! #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

Hang in there! Theres lots of things that we cant control about our current situation, but there are a few that we can control - so focus on those instead. This, like everything else, is temporary and well get through it! #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

Hang in there! Please know that feelings of anxiety are normal during this period of social distancing. As we meander through these very uncertain times, lets keep love, compassion, empathy, and kindness at the forefront of our thoughts - these challenges are temporary, and well get through them together! If you are in need of support, please reach out - there is help available. We can do this! #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

Take good care of yourself in these uncertain times. Control what you can control - things like sleeping enough, drinking water, and making sure you eat as healthy as possible are all important. Hang in there! #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

And the people stayed home. And read books, and listened, and rested, and exercised, and made art, and played games, and learned new ways of being, and were still. And listened more deeply. Some meditated, some prayed, some danced. Some met their shadows. And the people began to think differently. "And the people healed. And, in the absence of people living in ignorant, dangerous, mindless, and heartless ways, the earth began to heal. "And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed." ~Kitty OMeara #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

"Loving is an art. It must be learned, practiced and explored. Take the time to understand yourself and your heart. Instead of expecting your relationship to complete you and to give you all the things you crave, learn how to give them to yourself and then you take all of the love thats spilling out of you, and pour it into your relationships, your passions and your dreams." #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

Self-care is about creating a life that you don't want to run away from. #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

Self-care is about creating a life that you dont want to run away from. #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

Today is a fresh start. Do one thing differently today to prioritize your own well-being and look after your own wellness. You matter too. #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

I hope you're enjoying some down time this weekend :) #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

I hope youre enjoying some down time this weekend :) #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

Kindness, always. #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare

Its Childrens Mental Health Week! Whatever age your little ones are, its so important that you do take time to nurture their mental health. Children can worr...y about a whole heap of things including school, friendships, fitting it, being good at something they love, the list goes on! This image from Mental Fills Counseling Tools covers everything you need to be doing to make sure your child feels safe and loved. See more

"This is a book every parent should read! It is a down-to-earth, clear, and creative guide for those moments when all parents feel defeated and demoralized. And its fun to read. It will help you reach for your best parenting self in difficult moments and keep that loving bond with your child growing." - Dr Sue Johnson, researcher, professor, and bestselling author of Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work offe...rs parents an effective, step-by-step guide to some of the most common struggles for kids aged 512. Written by mental health professionals with over 30 years experience listening to kids thoughts and feelings, this book provides a framework to explore new ways of responding to your child that will help them calm down faster and boost their resilience to stress. With a dose of humor and plenty of real-life examples, the authors will guide you to "build a bridge" into your childs world to make sense of their emotions and behavior. Sample scenarios and scripts are provided for you to customize based on your caregiving style and your childs personality. These are then followed by concrete support strategies to help you manage current and future situations in a way that leaves everyone feeling better. Chapters are organized by common kid-related issues so you can quickly find whats relevant to you. Suitable for parents, grandparents, and other caregivers of children and pre-teens, as well as professionals working closely with families, What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work is an accessible resource for efficiently navigating the twists, turns, and sometimes total chaos of life with kids. #MentalWellness #EmotionFocusedFamilyTherapy #EFFT https://www.amazon.ca/What-Kids-When-Nothing-//ref=sr_1_1

Recognizing and acknowledging one's emotions can be helpful in promoting mental and physical wellness. #HolisticHealth #SelfCare

Sigmund Freud noted the importance of love in the healing of the human psyche. So many of life's distresses have their origins in lack of love, disruption of love, or trauma. Adults and children naturally seek love in their lives to feel complete. Love more

For everybody wanting to communicate better or feel closer to those they love, meaningful conversations and deeper connections start with emotional safety. "Our brain is constantly detecting through our senses whether we are in a situation that is safe, dangerous, or life threatening. When our body and mind experience safety, our social engagement system enables us to collaborate, listen, empathize, and connect, as well as be creative, innovative, and bold in our thinking and ideas. This has positive benefits for our relationships as well as our lives in general." https://www.gottman.com//emotional-safety-is-necessary-f/

Although life can feel overwhelming at times, we are always in control of the thoughts that we hold in our consciousness. I encourage you to let go of the mental stuff that is either not helpful or even untrue, and keep only the ideas that support good health. #HolisticHealth #SelfCare #MentalWellness

Recognizing and acknowledging ones emotions can be helpful in promoting mental and physical wellness. #HolisticHealth #SelfCare

Sigmund Freud noted the importance of love in the healing of the human psyche. So many of lifes distresses have their origins in lack of love, disruption of love, or trauma. Adults and children naturally seek love in their lives to feel complete. Love more

"Banishing an upset child is pushing them away just when they need you the most. Worst of all, they only calm down and become more "obedient" because youve triggered the universal childhood fear of abandonment." #holistichealth #mentalwellness #selfcare

"Stress is of course an inevitable part of life, and in small doses it can be beneficial. But in recent years a growing body of research has shown that persistently high levels of social and emotional stress the kind brought on by a high-pressure job, a divorce, financial worries or strained relationships, for example can dampen the immune system and promote inflammation, heart disease and premature aging." #HolisticHealth #SelfCare #MentalWellness https://www.nytimes.com//stress-can-make-you-sick-take-ste

The man doesnt know that there is a snake underneath. The woman doesnt know that there is a stone crushing the man. The woman thinks: I am going to fall! And... I cant climb because the snake is going to bite me! Why cant the man use a little more strength and pull me up! The man thinks: I am in so much pain! Yet Im still pulling you as much as I can! Why dont you try and climb a little harder!? The moral is you cant see the pressure the other person is under, and the other person cant see the pain youre in. This is life, whether its with work, family, feelings or friends, we should try to understand each other. Learn to think differently, perhaps more clearly and communicate better. A little thought and patience goes a long way. Be kind to people. Everyone we meet is fighting their own battle.

This long weekend make sure to take the time to listen to your body as #selfcaresunday #CMHAyeg #YEGMentalHealth #MakeMentalHealthMatter

Every time we connect and empathize with our child, his/her brain gets flooded with feel-good hormones and builds or strengthens millions of neuropathways, maki...ng it easier for them to regulate, empathize, create and make good decisions. Via The Heart and Science of Parenting #neurochild #brainscience #connection

Sometimes hoping to get the most out of a day we work endlessly. Instead setting realistic goals or working on something for a set period of time increases a ...sense of accomplishment and helps us maintain balanced energy. Remember to take breaks during the work day. Have a great week. See more

Interesting info on how diet impacts overall health, specifically regarding autoimmune disorders like Hashimotos #HolisticHealth #MentalWellness #SelfCare