by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Aug 23, 2019 | Anxiety, Emotions, Finding Appropriate Help, General, Mindfulness
The World Health Organization describes mental wellness “as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to... 
by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Aug 9, 2019 | Anxiety, Emotions, Motherhood, Parenting
If you’ve been a mom for any length of time, you know how unpredictable and overwhelming it can be. Remember those pre-kids days where you could plan your schedule and knew you could get you work done? The ‘good ‘ol days’ when you never... 
by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Aug 2, 2019 | Attitude, Emotions, Mindfulness
I was the in the front passenger seat. My younger kids were in the back. Whining. I’m racking my brain for ideas to captivate their little minds and get them to stop. Their favourite podcast. I grab my phone. And at that moment, this pops into my email box.... 
by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Jul 26, 2019 | Emotions, Mindfulness, Motherhood
If you find summer stressful, you’re not alone. People tend to think about summer as a season for fun, relaxation and as an escape from the dreary cold days of winter. But there is some interesting research that confirms what so many of my clients tell me;... 
by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Jun 21, 2019 | Couples/Marriage, Emotions, Relationships
If you’ve been in a relationship for any length of time, I’m guessing you’ve experienced misunderstandings and miscommunications between you and your partner. There is no healthy relationship that is entirely free of disagreements and it isn’t conflict in itself that... 
by Restore. Renew. Revive. | Jun 7, 2019 | Emotions, Self-Esteem
Women often come to see me In my Bedford counselling office for help with improving self-esteem. They tell me that they are so tired of feeling like failures and the sense that they will never measure up. Often, they tell me that they have struggled with...