Robin Back, MSW, RSW
2425 Bloor Street West #511 M6S 4W4 Toronto, ON, Canada

You have permission to do what you need to tend to and nurture your mind and body.

"Rick Hanson writes that as human beings we have three basic needs - for safety, satisfaction and connection. For many people during this uncertain time of the Coronavirus outbreak, all three needs feel threatened in very real ways. In particular, many people feel a heightened sense of a lack of safety. Having tools to help calm the body and mind, to bring us back to some felt sense of safety in this moment as much as is available can be immensely important." https://psychcentral.com//coping-strategies-in-uncertain-/

Cherish what you have right now.

"A grieving person is going to laugh again and smile again. Yes, they're going to move forward. But that doesn't mean that they've moved on." Watch Nora McInerny's full TED Talk here: http://t.ted.com/GJfUIMl

Give yourself what you give to others. You are more than worth it.

It's normal to seek validation from others. But solely relying on others to feel good can damage our self-esteem and self-worth. That's why it's so important to also learn how to validate yourself. This article shares some really useful ways to increase your capacity for self-soothing, support and validation. https://tinybuddha.com//5-ways-to-validate-be-part-of-you/

Find balance in your life.