What is the Fear-Pain Cycle?
The fear-pain cycle can be a distressing cycle in chronic pain where the fear amplifies the pain, and the pain increases the fear, so the level of pain escalates. However, there is hope in various…
Mindfulness
What is Self-Compassion
Self-compassion can be a powerful tool that can help you cope with trauma, chronic pain and other conditions. Although it can be helpful, it can be a struggle for some people, like those with childhood…
Incorporating Christianity into Mindfulness and Meditation
Incorporating Christianity into your mindfulness and meditation practice can have many benefits. Bringing your Christian faith to these healing practices can improve your mental health and the closeness of your relationship with Christ. What is…
My Approach to Problematic Substance Use and Behaviours
My approach to problematic substance use and behaviours starts with understanding the root cause and the role that the substance use or problematic behaviour has for you. I can work with you from either an…
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of fully attending to the present moment without judgment. The options for practicing mindfulness are almost limitless. Additionally, there are many benefits to a regular mindfulness practice. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness…
Why Your Coping Techniques May Not Be Working for You?
You may find it frustrating when you do something that is recommended or are told that it will help you, and it doesn’t work for you. There are reasons why your coping techniques may not…
What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy?
Pain Reprocessing Therapy is a therapeutic modality based on chronic pain and neuroscience research. It is a system of psychological techniques that retrain the brain away from threats that cause pain toward a better sense…
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was developed by Marsha Linehan while trying to find an effective treatment for suicidal and borderline personality disorder patients. She started with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy but found that it was lacking…