Written by Erica Andries Meditation is a state of consciousness in which you are bringing your attention to only one thing. Typically, this mindfulness comes from taking deep breaths, removing distractions, and being present. So often I hear “I need to start meditating, but I’m not good at it”. When we think of meditation, we tend to visualize someone sitting …
Dealing With Your Shame
Whenever my clients discover that I was previously a family physician before becoming a therapist, they would always ask why I switched careers. The answer is typically complicated, but I usually simplify it by saying that I am drawn to human connection. I have a deep curiosity for it. There is so much research to show that we are wired …
Using Your Best Voice
Using Your Best Voice By Anna Kommes Your voice is one of your main ways of connecting to those around you. It’s a powerful tool that you use throughout your life, with many different people in many different places. The human voice can convey up to 24 different emotions (1) and may reveal more information about emotions compared with facial …
How To Deal With Difficult People – According To Your Calgary Psychologist
Everyone deals with difficult people. Whether it’s at home, at work, or even within a friend group, it can always be challenging to handle these types of people, as they place a strain on your relationship and in the surrounding environment. They may make social situations tense by criticizing or making fun of others openly or passive-aggressively. Or they might …