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Monthly Archives: January 2013
Awakening to dying and loss
Today we lost Lina. She was a great friend, a loyal companion, and a very grounded presence in our home. She was Ashara’s (our five year-old daughter and resident sage) pet, a witty and steady potato bug. As small and insignificant as … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Psychotherapy
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It’s not just in your head
When you imagine yourself, do you see your mind and your body as separate parts of yourself? If so, your body may not agree with you. The belief that our mind lives in a secluded area of our body has … Continue reading
Posted in here and now, Mental Health, Psychotherapy
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How to help a friend in need
When we begin to notice that one of our loved ones is suffering depression, we usually have a feeling of helplessness. We hope that there’s something we could say to make all their pain go away. Although our intentions have … Continue reading
New Year’s Blues: What is depression?
Depression is a psychological condition in which we lose appetite for life. Symptoms can be lack of self care, unchanging and prolonged low moods, loss of appetite, insomnia, etc. Depression can be understood in two non exclusive fundamental ways. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Depression, SAD, Sadness, Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Depression: 52 pick me ups
Taking medication as a way to deal with depression is not for everyone. The good news is that it’s far from being the only path towards emotional well-being. Our colleague, Nicole McCance, has compiled 52 tips on how to breakthrough … Continue reading