Understanding the Grieving ProcessGrief is a complex journey that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a significant life change, the need to grieve is universal. In this blog post, we'll delve into understanding the grieving process including the 5 stages of grief, discuss effective coping strategies, and shed light on how grief counselling can aid in processing loss.
Stress Management SkillsIn today's fast-paced world, stress has become synonymous with daily life. But it doesn't have to sabotage your well-being. From work pressures to personal challenges, mastering stress management is essential for a healthier and happier life. With effective stress management skills at your disposal, you can more easily navigate life's demands.
Stress is a natural response to the demands of life, triggering the body's "fight or flight" response. While short-term stress can be beneficial, chronic stress can have a negative impact on physical and mental health leading to a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system. Suicide PreventionWorld Suicide Prevention Day Today in Canada 10 people will end their lives by suicide; up to 200 others will attempt so.
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on September 10th every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. Face Everything and RiseFear is an emotion that typically occurs when you perceive a threat to your personal well-being. Sometimes, it can prompt action against the threat. Fear is a common emotion experienced by most people at some point or another; it's considered to be a normal, natural part of life. You can learn to face everything and rise above the fear.
At Healing Path Counselling Services, we often see individuals where fear has become a negative impact on their life. Fear can lead people to experience a wide array of physical and mental changes, and irrational or intense fear may interfere with a person’s happiness, sense of security, and ability to function effectively. Fear can also be linked to various mental health concerns such as anxiety. Self-Care and Mental HealthWhat is self-care?
Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Although it’s a simple concept in theory, it’s something we very often overlook. Good self-care is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety. It’s also important in fostering a good relationship with oneself and others. What Isn't Self Care? Knowing what self-care is not might be even more important. It is not something that we force ourselves to do, or something we don’t enjoy doing. Self-care isn’t a selfish act either. It is not only about considering our needs; it is rather about knowing what we need to do in order to take care of ourselves, being subsequently, able to take care of others as well. That is, if I don’t take enough care of myself, I won’t be in the place to give to my loved ones either. In a few words, self-care is the key to living a balanced life and especially important if you are coping with grief or trauma. |
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