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Past, Present and Future - The Self and the Brain
The evolutionary aspect of our brain is something that when understood, even on a very basic level, can reveal why we sometimes think, feel and behave the way we do.
One aspect of this is how we relate to and process time. It can seem very complicated and existential, taking us down a rabbit hole of wondering that can feel overwhelming and confusing, but it doesn’t have to be that complex.
Mental Illness and Stigma
It is an interesting time to be a Counsellor. My goal with clients is to find the balance between empathy and accountability, to help remove the stigma of mental illness, and to provide a space where you can come to a realisation about patterns of behaviour, emotions and thought processes (your own or someone else’s) that may be harmful to the self or others. I firmly believe that everyone is entitled to agency and self-determination, and that freedom comes with responsibility. There is a time and a place for outrage and disgust, and there is a time and place for empathy too. All can occur simultaneously and most importantly, safely.
Stress and Anxiety by Osmosis
Human beings are social animals. This means that we need each other and look to others for connection and protection. We naturally gravitate to our own kin and communities, but these days we are connected across diverse lines, which is supposed to be enriching not divisive.
Toxic Positivity Vs Chronic Pessimism
The reality is that life isn’t supposed to be wonderful all the time. That is not only impossible, it’s boring and exhausting. While we hope that adversity, challenges and difficulties are manageable and short lived, we should remind ourselves that problems are a part of life and will come our way now and then. More accurately, there are always things in our life that are imperfect, uncomfortable, undesirable and sometimes even catastrophic.