Aug 30, 2023 | Blog, Joanna McCormick, Self Care
by Joanna McCormick In ebbs and flows of life, inevitably sometimes we find ourselves in crisis mode. Whether brought to us externally, like a death of a loved one, or internally – like a diagnosis and illness. When there is a crisis, many people feel...
Dec 8, 2022 | Blog, Self Care
Small steps every day. If you are struggling and overwhelmed then your steps might need to be tiny. Ask yourself: “What’s the next best step I could take? ? One action ? Even if it seems a bit small ? Be kind to yourself ? One effective action will make a...
Jun 16, 2022 | Blog, Relationships
Understanding Codependency Overly Invested ‘Co-dependent’, it’s a term most of us have heard but perhaps don’t completely understand. Co-dependency can be understood as being overly invested in the decisions, feelings, circumstances, and outcomes of the people in your...
Jun 16, 2022 | Blog, Self Care
Nourishing your immune system Warming Foods As the days become colder and darker, we tend to look for warming, heartier foods to increase our sense of warmth and comfort. This is a good time to be cooking soup, making stews and eating porridge-all of which can warm...
Sep 20, 2021 | Blog, Uncategorized
Questions to ask if you are concerned about someone in your community. This article has ideas, questions and strategies to make it easier to offer help to someone that you are feeling concerned about. In these times we all know someone who has been impacted by...
Sep 20, 2021 | Blog, Self Care, Uncategorized
Boundaries Boundaries. It’s a concept that comes up regularly, particularly in the counselling space, but what does it mean? A boundary can be understood as a limit or a space between you and another person. It helps to identify where you begin and the other person...
