- Ageing, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Health, Loneliness, Psychoeducation, Relationships, Social Isolation
The Importance of Social Relationships for Seniors
Introduction The importance of social relationships for seniors cannot be underestimated. Strong and nurturing friendships play a vital part in maintaining both physical and mental health later in life. This blog post will be a departure from…
- Anxiety, Bibliotherapy, Breath Work, Chronic Pain, Cold Weather, Coping Skills, Guided Imagery, Health, Pain Management, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Just Breathe (Breathing Tips and Resources for Helping Professionals)
Introduction Breathing is essential to our lives. We all know this, but the majority of the time we pay little or no attention to it. Breathing is remarkable because it is the only bodily function that is…
Don’t Let Cold Weather Freeze You in Your Tracks! Cold Weather Tips
I may be “dating” myself, but I can’t help but think of several holiday song lyrics as I pen type this post. Lyrics like Baby it’s Cold Outside or Let it Snow, let it Snow, let it…
- Anxiety, Christmas, Emotional Support Animals, Grief, Health, Pain Management, Stress Management, Trauma
O Christmas Paw, O Christmas Paws (a doggie Christmas story)
Just a little doggie Christmas story to “take pause paws,” relax, and reflect. A DOG LOVER Ahh…the beautiful sound of Christmas carolers! Can you hear them singing? O Christmas Paws, O Christmas Paws…hmm, what??? Isn’t that supposed…
- Bibliotherapy, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Guided Imagery, Health, Pain Management, Perception of Pain, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Pain Management: Alternative Treatment Approaches
Introduction Pain Management: Alternative Treatment Approaches is part 3 in the series: When You or Your Loved One is in Pain. In this article we will explore various mental health and complementary treatment approaches for pain, for…
Pain Versus Suffering
Pain Versus Suffering is part 2 in the series, When You or Your Loved One is in Pain. We will be taking a look at the emotional and psychological aspects of pain…as well as the concept of…
How Do We Sense Pain?
In my 38 years as a Clinical Social Worker in the mental health profession I worked with many people who experienced physical pain. Some had acute pain and others chronic pain. Pain as a result of accidents…
Food and Mood: 10 Talking Points to Share with Your Clients
As clinicians we often don’t discuss the topic of Food and Mood with our clients but we probably should. The field of Nutritional Psychiatry is expanding. New research and information is available indicating that the nutrients and…
Feeling Overwhelmed?
Clients often present with statements of being overwhelmed or stressed out. Feelings such as these can be attributable to adjustment disorders or lead to more significant issues, such as anxiety or depression. It is important to differentiate…