The Environmental Toll on Our Mental Health: Understanding and Managing Eco-Anxiety
The Environmental Toll on Our Mental Health: Understanding and Managing Eco-Anxiety Eco-anxiety is a relatively new term that describes the worry and stress that people feel in response to environmental issues such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution. It’s a growing problem that affects people of all ages, and it’s
Understanding Common Sleep Disorders and How to Manage Them
Understanding Common Sleep Disorders and How to Manage Them Sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. However, millions of people worldwide struggle with sleep disorders that can have a negative impact on their physical and mental health. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most common
8 Effective Techniques for Reducing Stress and Promoting Wellness
8 Effective Techniques for Reducing Stress and Promoting Wellness Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming and chronic, it can have a negative impact on our physical and mental health. Therefore, it is crucial to take steps to reduce stress and manage it effectively. In
Rekindling Relationships: Strategies for Connecting and Reconnecting with Family and Friends
Rekindling Relationships: Strategies for Connecting and Reconnecting with Family and Friends Connecting or reconnecting with family and friends can be a wonderful way to improve your overall well-being and sense of belonging. Life can get in the way and sometimes, due to busy schedules, distance, or other life circumstances, it
Navigating the Journey of Ongoing Grief: Coping with the Break-Up or Death of a Partner
Navigating the Journey of Ongoing Grief: Coping with the Break-Up or Death of a Partner Dealing with the ongoing grief (yes, you can experience grief in the break-up of a relationship too!) of losing a partner can be a challenging and difficult process. The pain and sadness may never completely
The Power of Togetherness: How Building Support Systems Can Improve Mental Health
The Power of Togetherness: How Building Support Systems Can Improve Mental Health Togetherness and mental health are closely intertwined. The support and connection we receive from those around us can have a profound impact on our mental well-being. Conversely, poor mental health can make it difficult to connect with others
10 Tips for Cultivating Self-Love: How to Build a Positive Relationship with Yourself
10 Tips for Cultivating Self-Love: How to Build a Positive Relationship with Yourself Self-love is an essential aspect of mental and emotional well-being, yet it can be a difficult thing to cultivate and maintain. The following are some ideas for promoting self-love in your daily life: Remember that self-love is
Why Communication and Connection Matters
Why Communication and Connection Matters Good communication and connection are essential for good mental health. When we have strong, healthy relationships with others, we are better able to cope with stress, overcome challenges, and find support when we need it. On the other hand, when we feel isolated or disconnected,
What is Work-Life Balance and How Do You Achieve It?
What is Work-Life Balance and How Do You Achieve It? Work-life balance refers to the balance between time spent on work and time spent on personal and leisure activities. It is an important aspect of overall well-being, as it can help to reduce stress and improve overall satisfaction with life.
How to Incorporate Self-Care into Your Daily Routine
How to Incorporate Self-Care into Your Daily Routine Self-care is the practice of taking care of your own physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is an important aspect of maintaining overall health and balance, and it can involve a variety of activities and practices. Here are some ideas for incorporating
What is the Mind-Body Connection?
What is the Mind-Body Connection? Mind-body wellness is the understanding that our mental and physical health are closely connected and can affect each other. In order to achieve overall wellness, it is important to take care of both our minds and bodies. Mindfulness One way to improve mind-body wellness is
Transitioning Seasons & Mental Health
How Mental Health is Affected by Transitioning Seasons We all have a season we favor and look forward to each year. Most people, when asked, will say they have a favorite season. Usually it’s followed by all the reasons why. For those that love Spring reasons might be because the
Therapist Spotlight- Novelette
It is an important part of therapy to connect with your therapist and to have your therapist able to connect with you. Studies show that therapy is more beneficial when you have a good relationship with your therapist. At West Wellness we would like to help facilitate better relationships with
Is It Time To Break Up With Your Therapist?
Is It Ok To Break Up With Your Therapist? So you’ve been seeing a therapist for several months and you’re not sure you want to continue therapy with them. You’ve seen some progress with the things you’re working on, but you feel like you’re not really moving forward any longer.
Instagram And Your Mental Health
Your Mental Health And Social Media Today, it’s almost unheard of for someone not to have a profile on one or more social media platforms. The latest Canadian social media statistics reveal that more than half of Canadians are registered to at least one social media platform. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
I Don’t Have Serious Problems So Why Do I Need Therapy?
I Don’t Have ADHD, Autism, Depression Or Any Serious Problem So Why Do I Need Therapy? There is a great misconception that therapy is only for those who have been officially diagnosed with a mental illness. This just isn’t true. Therapy can help simply to work through difficult issues in
What A Typical Therapy Session Looks Like
Anxiety and What Your First Therapy Session Looks Like Over the course of our lives there could be many circumstances that might cause you to seek out therapy. You or someone you know may have been recommended therapy or considered going to therapy for help. But the unknowns that arise
Not All Therapists Are The Same
There Are Many Types of Therapists When seeking out help for your mental health, a psychiatrist or psychologist may be the first professional that comes to mind. While only a psychiatrist can prescribe drugs, a number of other designations also serve to work with you through other methods to improve
Therapist Spotlight: Jacqueline
It is an important part of therapy to connect with your therapist and to have your therapist able to connect with you. Studies show that therapy is more beneficial when you have a good relationship with your therapist. At West Wellness we would like to help facilitate better relationships with
ADHD Affects Productivity
ADHD and Productivity Everyone may experience the inability to focus: feeling impulsive and hyperactive can affect productivity at some point in your life. It doesn’t automatically mean you have ADHD. However, when these behaviors are present, persistent and causing disruption in the daily on goings of your life, there may be
Transitioning Seasons & Mental Health
How Mental Health is Affected By Transitioning Seasons We all have a season we favor and look forward to each year. Most people, when asked, will say they have a favorite season. Usually it’s followed with all the reasons why. For those that love Spring reasons might be because the
It’s Ok If Therapy Doesn’t Work Out
Establish Expectations That It’s Ok If Therapy Doesn’t Work Right Away When clients seek support for their mental health it’s important for the therapist to establish realistic expectations. Immediate relief is often expected but therapy doesn’t work that way. It’s important to emphasize that it’s ok if therapy doesn’t work
Navigating The Symptoms of Depression
Understanding the Difference Between Sadness & Depression It’s important to understand the difference between experiencing normal emotions and navigating the symptoms of depression. Feeling depressed is a phrase that a lot of people throw around casually in conversation to describe negative feelings. An unhappy event has occurred. You’ve gotten some
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What is PTSD? Most of us are familiar with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) mainly in reference to soldiers that have fought in wars and experienced horrific things. The truth is PTSD can take a number of forms and can affect anyone. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health