Kirana Psychotherapy
22 Barrie St Bradford, ON, Canada

Very interesting video series about psychotherapy and trauma by Pat Ogden. https://sensorimotoronline.pages.ontraport.net/watch-video-1

On retreat with Bill Gayner to learn Emotion Focused Mindfulness Therapy in August. It was a transformative time and I would highly recommend this way of learning. Bill is so kind and authentic. Also, I became taken by this poem that can be found on this website I also found with helpful information and poetry. Take a look https://www.habitsforwellbeing.com/our-deepest-fear/

Tomorrow I am off to learn from my dear friend Bill Gayner teaching Emotion Focused Mindfulness Therapy. I am so excited and blessed

On the yoga mat today my teacher gave a card that said love always conquers fear. Worth contemplating?

Kirana Psychotherapy is offering 3 Mindfulness groups.

For those of you who do not know. Kirana Psychotherapy has a YouTube channel for meditation practices. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBR1B-IvEkNffRG-TbKmfug

It makes no sense to say don't text or email in clinical practice. Went to the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers annual conference yesterday and Faye Mishna - Dean of Faculty of Social Work at U of T said several times from her research that - that it makes no sense to say don't use these technology devices - it just drives the practice underground. Instead, we need to think about how to use them in ways that will be safe to us and the people we work with. Also, practicing in a way that helps us not become depleted as helpers. www.ocswssw.org

I am so impressed with our Bradford public library and all of the activities that are available on a monthly basis. During uncertain times, the library can become a vibrant space to connect, refresh and learn. Check it out at Bradford.library.on.ca.

There is a lot of talk about being grounded. However, I have learned that in uncertain times, (which many experience) the ground is not there. There is a concept called groundlessness. Sometimes this is the helpful approach in the moment. We can practice with our fingers in the sky instead of frantically searching for our feet on the ground.

I want to know how you practice Mindfulness and Creativity. On Sunday October 20, my kind colleague and friend Lee Freedman is one of the organizers of Mindful Families and Friends Day. I am happy to be a part of this sharing a creative way I use Mindfulness and made me wonder if you can share how you connect Your Mindfulness practice Creatively?

I teach the Window of Tolerance to almost all of my clients. But usually I draw it out on a piece of paper. Here is a beautiful colour copy to share. https://www.nicabm.com//NICABM-InfoG-window-of-tolerance-r

I am excited to tell everyone that my proposal has been accepted to teach 4 sessions on Mindfulness at the Bradford Public Library this fall. People were actually asking for this type of information. I feel so blessed to be able to connect with my new community and share how Mindfulness can have an impact on people's lives.