LifeStyle Solutions Therapy
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I’ve been noticing a theme in my conversations with my clients and I think it’s time that we start to change our definition about strength. We get taught these distorted notions of what is and isn’t healthy early in life. We get taught that to have strength means to be stoic. To hold on to our emotions tightly. To somehow be super human. Why? Because strength somehow means detaching from our emotionality. From what makes us human. How about we start to look at strength as vul...nerability. As embracing our emotions, fears, doubts, or pain. Strength can be learning to say you are not okay. Because no body has to be okay ALL the time. It’s okay not to be okay. It’s okay to also feel. To be sad or happy. That’s real strength to me. What’s your definition of strength? . . . . #foodforthought #Fridayfeels #embraceyourwisdom #celebratingemotions #therapytalk #occuaptionaltherapist #cochranethwrapist #mentalhealththerapist #traumatherapist #lifestylesolutionstherapy See more

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Feels like I havent posted on here for ever...oh wait a minute its because I havent posted here in forever! So much to update you on, I dont even know where to begin. Its so amazing how life has a way of making us make space for ourselves. So Ive been doing just that. Lots have changed in the last year. The most important and beautiful part is this little guy and my journey to motherhood. Im going to try and keep you all up to date moving forward but please be patient ...with me as we make this transition! . . . . #otmom #occupationaltherapy #traumatherapist #momlife #motherhood #boymom #lifestylesolutionstherapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealththerapist See more

Ive been noticing a theme in my conversations with my clients and I think its time that we start to change our definition about strength. We get taught these distorted notions of what is and isnt healthy early in life. We get taught that to have strength means to be stoic. To hold on to our emotions tightly. To somehow be super human. Why? Because strength somehow means detaching from our emotionality. From what makes us human. How about we start to look at strength as vul...nerability. As embracing our emotions, fears, doubts, or pain. Strength can be learning to say you are not okay. Because no body has to be okay ALL the time. Its okay not to be okay. Its okay to also feel. To be sad or happy. Thats real strength to me. Whats your definition of strength? . . . . #foodforthought #Fridayfeels #embraceyourwisdom #celebratingemotions #therapytalk #occuaptionaltherapist #cochranethwrapist #mentalhealththerapist #traumatherapist #lifestylesolutionstherapy See more

This is so very true. . . . .... #therapist #cochranetherapist #traumatherapist #occupationaltherapist #qualitycare #compassion #mentalhealth #lifestylesolutionstherapy See more

Who can relate with this? #truth #therapy #letstalk #safespace #emotionareourteachers #lifestylesolutionstherapy #cochranetherapist #cochraneOT

Learning to take care of your mental health can be one of the greatest investments you can do for your self! #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #takecareofyou #learnaboutyouremotions #occupationaltherapist #mentalhealthOT #lifestylesolutionstherapy

My lovely friend shared this with me on Instagram so thought to spread the message. Have a great week everyone!

Some great resources and ideas here. Feel free to check it out!

Have the Monday blues? Dont forget to practice kindness with yourself. Remember that you want to be on your own team. Dont beat yourself up for things you cannot control. Happy Monday! . .... . . #beatthemondayblues #bekindtoyourself #positiveselftalk #selfcompassion #occupationaltherapist #lifestylesolutionstherapy #yourlocaltherapist See more

Ditch the lie, embrace the truth! #emdr #trauma #heal #emdria #elephant #truth

Happy Canada Day from beautiful Canmore, AB! . . . .... #happycanadaday #ohcanada #canadaeh #beautifulalberta #beautifulrockies #thisismycanada #celebrate #canadabirthday #canmoreab See more

Proud to be an Occupational Therapist and to be able to serve so many incredible people. . . . .... #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #GoOT #therapywithresults #yyctherapist #yourlocaltherapist #rehabilitation #returntolife See more

Get out there and enjoy nature! We are so lucky to live in a place that has so much beauty to offer. . . . .... #nature #gatoutside #naturesoothesthesoul #healing #sensorygrounding #happyplace #selfcare #mentalhealth #feedyourmind #feedyoursoul #yyc #yyctherapist #cochranetherapist #mentalhealththerapist #traumatherapist #occupationaltherapist #yourlocaltherapist See more

Work. Work. Work. Appointments are booking up fast. Dont forget to make time for your mental health. The first step is often the hardest and when you are ready to make that call, I will be right here to support you. . . . .... #lifestylesolutionstherapy #mentalhealththerapy #therapythatworks #yyc #calgary #calgaryalberta #individualizedtherapy #occupationaltherapist #counselling #traumatherapist #traumaot #yyctherapist #cochranetherapist #cochraneab #evidencedbased #ptsd #ptsdtherapist See more

Sometimes surrender means giving up trying to understand, and becoming comfortable with not knowing. - Eckhart Tolle Sometimes surrender means giving up trying to understand, and becoming comfortable with not knowing. - Eckhart Tolle

Did you know... Therapy does not need to be unaffordable. Are you struggling with your mental health? Are your finances holding you back from receiving treatment? Please dont wait any longer. I am happy to offer clients sliding scale fee payments so you can receive timely treatment at an affordable price. ... For your convenience, I also offer direct billing with Alberta Blue Cross. Follow and like this page for more great news and updates coming soon!

New office in Calgary is looking cozy and ready for clients. I am accepting new clients so please reach out if you or someone you know is in need of mental health support! #yyctherapist #yyc #lifestylesolutionstherapy #mentalhealththerapist #traumatherapist #occupationaltherapist #youdontneedtosufferalone #reachout #helpisoutthere #mentalhealthawareness #breakingthestigmastartswithyou

This is a great read! Enjoy.

Haha...who doesnt love avocados!? . . . .... #mondayhumour #loveavocados #yumyum #thelittlethingsinlife #yyctherapist #mentalhealththerapist #occupationaltherapist #lifestylesolutionstherapy See more

How many of us have felt overburdened, overwhelmed, or burnt out by our efforts to help everyone or everything around us? This might be familiar to all the helpers out there. Its okay to reach out a helping hand but in so doing, you must also be aware of your own resources. You cant give from an empty source so make sure you fill up on your resources before you attempt at helping anyone else.

Yesssss. . . . .... #takerisks #adventuremeansgrowth #opportunities #onceinalifetime #riskmeansreward #reachforyourgoals #reachforyourdreams #therapist #mentalhealth #mentalhealththerapists #occupationaltherapist #traumatherapist #traumaOT #cochranetherapist #yyctherapist See more

Very well said! Dont forget to fuel yourself throughout your day. You wouldnt be able to drive your car without filling up so remember that you are no different. Take care of yourself. #cochranetherapist #selfcare #lifestylesolutionstherapy... #Occupationaltherapy See more

This is why an OT can be so helpful in your recovery!!

I went for a run the other day feeling my heart heavy with the inescapable virtues of our struggles. Then a phrase came to me. Find meaning. So Ive been practicing finding meaning in the everyday mundane life pursuits. So to you my friends I encourage you to look about your life and find meaning. Find meaning in the mundane. Find meaning in the hurt. Find meaning in your joy. Find meaning in laughter. Find meaning in your sorrows. Find meaning where ever life takes you. Ha...ve a blessed day. . . . #healyourheart #honouryourspirit #cochranealberta #followyourheart #mentalhealthawareness #cochranealberta #cochranetherapist #cochranetherapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealththerapists #lifestylesolutionstherapy #mentalhealthOT #findmeaning #flowers #beauty See more

Life is not here to make you happy it is here to make you conscious. Never will it be only one way. Both freedom and suffering will forever coexist so you must, if wanting freedom from your hardship, be willing to lean yourself into the light each time you are aware of the option. - Echkart Tolle from Excerpt by Sarah Blondins meditation on feeding the heart & caring for goodness

Trauma has long term impacts on a childs developing brain. Often times these struggles go unnoticed and continue to disrupt the nervous system functioning even in adulthood; resulting in highly dysregulated, anxious or emotionally detached adults. We cannot rely on children to know how to calm down. Children need to be shown love and affection and taught HOW to manage their emotions. Its never too late to recognize signs and symptoms of trauma!

This is an incredible discovery.

Before the bitterness of your troubles soured your zest for inspiration, you were free to fly with your dreams. Your wings were clipped when you were told you couldnt dream big or taught to live life according to someone elses existence. But my love, you dont need your wings to fly. You dont need to live your life according to someone elses rules. Your spirit is your source for growth and inner wisdom. Let your story be told not by the life lived by others but let it be... derived from the dance of your own heart. . . . . #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #traumaot #mentalhealththerapist #therapy #therapist #cochranetherapist #cochranealberta #myhome #lifestylesolutionstherapy #lifestyle.ST #mentalhealthawareness #inspiration #happythoughts #motivation #journaling #writingistherapy #healyourheart #fallinlovewithyourlife #youmatter #yourlifeisyourjourney #followyourheart #followyourownpath #befree #honouryourspirit See more

Just a friendly Friday reminder to all of you beautiful souls out there, you are where you need to be. Your are enough as you are. You are the ray of sunshine. Dont let the heavy clouds of doubt and discomfort dim your light.

Cherry kissed sun rays peel through the clouds to give birth to a new dawn. Rest east my love for this is your blessing for a new life. . . . Happy Tuesday after a long weekend everyone. Rest easy in your skin today. Tune into your breath whenever the turbulent waters of chaos come knocking on your shore. ... . . . . #happytuesday #postlongweekendblues #beautifulsunrise #mornings #loveyourself #meditate #selfcare #resilience #healing #mentalhealth #wellbeingwarrior #occupationaltherapist #traumaot #traumatherapist #mentalhealththerapists #cochraneab #myhome #lifestylesolutionstherapy See more

When shadows of my heart wake sweetly to the morning dusting of sun light. Wake my sweet angel. Let the frozen scars of the night melt away to the rebirth of a new day. Let my spirit dance in the gentle warmth of life. For I am grounded but not bound by my fears. I stumble but I am not shaken. For I am love. For I am light. - Anna Aishford Im thankful for this moment. For this light and for this beauty brought into my life. Happy Family Day my friends. . .... . . #meditate #frozenmornings #selfcare #makeyourlifesacred #liveinthemoment #surrender #lovelife #makewhatmatterscount #sweetblessings #journeytohealing #thisismylife #youcandoit #breathe #breatheeasy #breathelife #cochranealberta #cochranetherapist #occupationaltherapy #traumaot #traumatherapist #mentalhealththerapists #lifestylesolutionstherapy See more