Mindsights Psychological Solutions
1167 Kensington Crescent NW T2N 1X7 Calgary, AB, Canada

Watching Thoughts Float Down a Stream How exactly can we learn a new relationship to thoughts? This can be daunting to folks who are new to MBCT because all of... us identify so strongly with what we think. At the same time, it is one of the core skills taught in MBCT. We created this video in 3nd session of Mindful Mood Balance https://mindfulnoggin.com/home/for-your-mental-health/ to provide a gentle illustration of the ways in which we can purposely watch the movement of thinking itself, noting how thoughts arise, rest and pass away. Not getting caught in any particular thought but, as best we can, staying with the flow of the water as thoughts come and go. Try it for yourself and see what you 'think'. See more

Your experience with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is valid. There is no one size fits all description of MDD. MDD may impact you, your loved ones and stran...gers differently. Read more about what CMHA, Alberta is doing to understand MDDs unique impact on Albertans: http://ow.ly/15d150Bkl1R See more

Join us all month for live guided meditations with the #Mindful30 teachers on Facebook. Your teachers, including Barry Boyce, Ashanti Branch, Caroline Welch, a...nd Marc Lesser, are celebrated for their ability to inspire, motivate, and guide students in the practices, tips, and techniques of daily mindfulness. See more

https://edu.ymhc.ngo/product/re-entry-into-the-classroom/ Workshop on "Re-Entry into the Classroom: Managing Mental Health and Wellness" for parents/caregivers, educators, mental health professionals, youth workers

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An ACT approach to managing your reactions to COVID more effectively.

Expand your emotional vocabulary to label exactly how you are feeling...

Brief overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Learn to build better boundaries, develop self-compassion and more in the *free* virtual #MentalHealth courses offered country-wide by local CMHAs. Register today! #RecoveryColleges #elearning https://bit.ly/3c8HAWI

This simple trick from psychiatrist Dr. Judson Brewer can help you cut through your anxiety by focusing your senses and it takes only a few seconds. Learn more: http://t.ted.com/a00BNBI

Next up: how to learn to wear a mask if you are anxious or claustrophobic about it. This also works for people with lung disease who think they cant wear a mask!

June 15 - 21 is Canadian Mens Health Week. Keeping your physical and psychological health is especially challenging these days. But lifestyle factors are making good health particularly difficult for Canadian men. Check out the stats. #MensHealthWeek

In order to create a rich, full, and meaningful life, we need to stop to reflect on what were doing and why were doing it. So its time now to ask yourself: ... Deep down inside, what is important to you? What do you want your life to be about? What sort of person do you want to be? What sort of relationships do you want to build? If you werent struggling with your feelings or avoiding your fears, what would you channel your time and energy into doing? Russ Harris, Happiness Trap

"Healing from racism is a journey that often involves reliving trauma and experiencing feelings of shame, guilt, and anxiety. This journey can be a bumpy ride, ...and before we begin healing, we need to gain an understanding of the role history plays in racial/ethnic myths and stereotypes. In so many ways, to heal from racism, you must re-educate yourself and unlearn the processes of racism. This book can help guide you. The Racial Healing Handbook offers practical tools to help you navigate daily and past experiences of racism, challenge internalized negative messages and privileges, and handle feelings of stress and shame. Youll also learn to develop a profound racial consciousness and conscientiousness, and heal from grief and trauma. Most importantly, youll discover the building blocks to creating a community of healing in a world still filled with racial microaggressions and discrimination."~ Anneliese A. Singh, Ph.D., LPC. "ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Anneliese A. Singh, PhD, LPC, is a professor and associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the college of education at the University of Georgia. Singh is cofounder of the Georgia Safe Schools Coalition to work on reducing heterosexism, transprejudice, racism, and other oppressions in Georgia schools. She founded the Trans Resilience Project, where she translated her findings from nearly twenty years of research on trans peoples resilience to oppression into practice and advocacy efforts. She is author of The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook. Shes delivered widely viewed TEDx Talks, and recorded a podcast for the American Psychological Association on her research with transgender youth and resilience." *Available July 22,2020, Kindle available now. Any reviews please post in comments. ***EXCELLENT WORKSHEETS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD ON NEW HARBINGER SITE. *see in comments below.

"Avoiding conflict is sometimes the thing to do and sometimes its not the thing to do. There are hills that its not worth it to die on. There are battles th...at arent worth fighting. And then there are those other hills, those other battles, that are worth it. The important thing, when it comes to hills and battles, is that youre making a conscious choice that is consistent with your goals and values. You dont have to fight every battle. But you do have to consciously, mindfully choose which battles you DO fight. If you find yourself fighting or fleeing EVERY battlethats a problem. What it all comes down to is anxiety management. There are a handful of skills that will help you keep yourself together long enough to consciously DECIDE which battles to fight and which hills to go charging up. As usual, the key to deciding which battles to fight is calming down. The most effective warriors and generals know a LOT of targeted relaxation techniques."

Support for Immigrants and Refugees with Mental Health and Addiction Issues project offers one-on-one counselling, couple counselling, family counselling, advoc...acy, and referral services for immigrant women, men, and families. We are offering virtual support groups on June 16 and 17. Please contact Vandana Sharma at [email protected] or by phone at 403-561-8073. See more

Rural & Isolated Support Endeavour (RISE) aims to support isolated individuals in rural areas around Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that everyo...ne can benefit from a little companionship and emotional support during these difficult times. Interested clients can be paired with a medical student volunteer for weekly phone or video call check-ins! Clients: Talk to your healthcare professional (any) for a referral. Dont have one? Email us at [email protected]! Rural Healthcare Professionals: You can refer your patients to RISE! Medical Students: Become a volunteer today! RESOURCES: RISE Poster: Healthcare professionals are welcome to distribute or share this. https://drive.google.com//1uNif3-3uNy3P8u5AVi5mB6Ecb/view RISE Client Information Handout: This is an informational page about RISE for clients who are considering to participate. https://docs.google.com//1xLRcAYLVDV5Ml3zwkzlgv3wRQF/edit RISE Terms & Conditions Handout: This is a paper version of what is included in the RISE Client Intake Form for early reference. https://docs.google.com//1_gJL1_UZNq5EWCbH8CrYlQTE8q/edit RISE is a COVID-19 initiative of the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada Student Committee.