The Unstuffy Therapist
103-39 Vaughan Street K1M1W9 Ottawa, ON, Canada

One of my clients sent this to me and we lol’ed. . Me: ...what is your diet like? How’s your sleep hygiene? Have you exercised? Spent any time with loved ones? Drank water? What’s your routine like? . People underestimate gradual change through daily habits to feel happier.... . I like to think of these small daily habits as preventative maintenance for your car. You have to put gas in, change the oil, check the tire pressure and drive it mindfully. Your car will drive better if you take care of it. . Help yourself along by taking care of the basics for your mind, body, and soul! . #therapy #therapymemes #therapist #socialwork #therapistsofinstagram #mindfulness See more

In case you’ve been wondering why sessions feel different lately. . Reposting: @thewittysocialworker

Unconscious Whiteness. . It is a privilege of whiteness to not have to think of racial identitythe lack of needing to think about it is privilege. . Whiteness has been thought to be neutral, normative, and average. Racism isn’t just something that happens to outside of us and puts others at a disadvantage. ... . Unconscious whiteness (better known as not being racist) isn’t an excuse anymore (not that it ever should have been.) . Acknowledgement of unearned power and privilege alone does not give white people a pass on critically examining our lack of curiosity regarding the privileged lived experiences of whiteness and our unconscious participation and perpetuation of systems of oppression and racism that have contributed to a wholly different lived experience for people of colour. . Peggy McIntosh said: Describing white privilege makes one newly accountable. Which is to say, we can’t un-know this. . Having become conscious of your whiteness what will you do to lessen it, or better yet, end it? . Here is a handy guide that may help facilitate these conversations. . #blacklivesmatter #whiteprivilege See more

Your feed has gone black but it’s not the time to be silent. . #blacklivesmatter

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A new anxiety now. . At first many of us had anxiety about adjusting to quarantine and working from home. . Now I’ve noticed a trend of people who actually have improved mental health because of the quarantine and are experiencing anxiety about returning to normal as restrictions are starting to loosen.... . People are anxious about the commute to work, the busyness of life, after work activities, driving their kids to sports, dealing with coworkers and bosses that drain their energy, having their senses assaulted by busy stores, and losing progress on hobbies and wellness that they’ve been able to achieve during this global slow down. . They’re asking: how can we navigate our anxieties, how do we ask for what we need, and find balance in our lives as we move to our new normal? . If you’ve felt odd because you’ve found joy, peace and pleasure in the quarantine you’re not alone. If you’re feeling anxiety now about going back to normal that’s normal, too. . #anxiety #anxietyrelief #overcominganxiety #covid19 #coronavirus #stress #stressrelief #counselorsofinstagram #socialdistancing #socialworkers #socialwork #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #allinthistogether #pandemic See more